Land, sea and air manufacturing capabilities dominate discussions as guided munitions and fixed-wing markets get the once-over

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we speak to Raytheon and Saab about the Guided Carl-Gustaf Munition and take a deep-dive with Defence Insight’s Matt Smith into military fixed-wing aircraft and the upward tick in investment over the next decade.

• News Roundup (00:00:35)

On the news this week…

On the vehicle front, Land Market Analyst Sonny Butterworth outlines the recently announced contract that will see the British Army provided with more than 500 Boxer armoured vehicles at a cost of some £2.8 billion.

Boxer contract announced for British Army

While at sea, Naval Editor Richard Thomas provides insight and analysis into the suspension of the UK’s Fleet Solid Support Ship programme, as calls grow to ensure the country maintains a sovereign shipbuilding capability.

FSS suspension indicative of wider push for sovereign naval industry

Air Editor Tim Martin details on the news from his recent Airbus visit and developments on key rotorcraft, unmanned and fast jet programmes the company is involved with.

Airbus reveals classified ‘untrackable’ low observable UAV
​Spanish shares increase non-starter for Airbus

• Deep Dive – Fixed Wing Aircraft Analysis (21:00)

Land Editor Beth Maundrill sits down with Shephard’s Director of Analysis, Matt Smith, to talk about the latest in the series of Defence Insight’s analysis. This time the team looks into military fixed wing aircraft and the upward tick in investment over the next decade.

• Interview – Guided Carl-Gustaf Munition (32:38)

Beth Maundrill speaks with Michael Höglund, head of business unit ground combat for Saab and Ty Blanchard, Guided Carl-Gustaf Munition business development manager for Raytheon about the latest live firing demonstration of the Guided Carl-Gustaf Munition which have been carried out in both Sweden and the US.

Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest.
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