Studiohttps://www.shephardmedia.com/author/studio/News authored by Studioen-gbSun, 24 May 2026 00:30:31 +0000SOF Week 2026: How SOF Teams Are Powering Radios, Drones and Battlefield Networks (video)https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/sof-week-2026-how-sof-teams-are-powering-radios-drones-and-battlefield-networks-video/SOF Week 2026: How SOF Teams Are Powering Radios, Drones and Battlefield Networks (video)Studiohttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/sof-week-2026-how-sof-teams-are-powering-radios-drones-and-battlefield-networks-video/Digital Battlespacehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Iris_Technology_SOF_2026.mp4.00_01_49_05.Still001.jpgAt SOF Week 2026, Sean O’Neill, Senior Business Development Manager with Iris Technology, discusses the growing importance of tactical power management systems for modern military operations.SOF Week 2026: The Gear Keeping Warfighters Ready in Extreme Climates (Video)https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/sof-week-2026-the-gear-keeping-warfighters-ready-in-extreme-climates-video/SOF Week 2026: The Gear Keeping Warfighters Ready in Extreme Climates (Video)Studiohttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/sof-week-2026-the-gear-keeping-warfighters-ready-in-extreme-climates-video/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Pro_Shot_edit_for_approval.mp4.00_02_06_06.Still001.jpgAt SOF Week 2026, Pro-Shot Defense discusses the maintenance technologies and weapon support tools designed to keep special operations forces mission ready in the world’s harshest environments.SOF Week 2026: How SOF Operators Are Driving the Future of Battlefield Communications (video)https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/sof-week-2026-how-sof-operators-are-driving-the-future-of-battlefield-communications-video/SOF Week 2026: How SOF Operators Are Driving the Future of Battlefield Communications (video)Studiohttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/sof-week-2026-how-sof-operators-are-driving-the-future-of-battlefield-communications-video/Digital Battlespacehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Octane_Wireless_SOF_2026.mp4.00_00_12_26.Still001_Xao2b9h.jpgAt SOF Week 2026, Austin Farnham, President of Octane Wireless, discusses how direct feedback from special operations forces is helping shape the next generation of battlefield communications technology.Why cost-effective flexible networks are the key to C-UAS successhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/studio-why-cost-effective-flexible-networks-are-the-key-to-c-uas-success/Why cost-effective flexible networks are the key to C-UAS successStudiohttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/studio-why-cost-effective-flexible-networks-are-the-key-to-c-uas-success/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Slingeron-the-move-livefire.jpgThe widespread use of drones and loitering munitions in current conflicts has tilted the balance in favour of the attacking force, both operationally and economically. EOS’s Dr Andreas Schwer tackles the question of what kind of C-UAS defences are needed to protect battlefield forces, and even entire countries.AI-enhanced combat radios: how to turn comms networks into an EW advantagehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/studio-ai-enhanced-combat-radios-how-to-turn-comms-networks-into-an-ew-advantage/AI-enhanced combat radios: how to turn comms networks into an EW advantageStudiohttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/studio-ai-enhanced-combat-radios-how-to-turn-comms-networks-into-an-ew-advantage/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/A91wprhq_1mq80g0_igs.jpgArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming defence communications, boosting situational awareness and electronic warfare (EW) capabilities across the battlespace. Bittium’s new partnership with MarshallAI will significantly enhance networked technology, turning radios into cutting-edge sensors with a range of applications.Intelligence innovation: From data overload to decision advantage (Podcast)https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/intelligence-innovation-from-data-overload-to-decision-advantage-podcast/Intelligence innovation: From data overload to decision advantage (Podcast)Studiohttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/intelligence-innovation-from-data-overload-to-decision-advantage-podcast/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Rafael_podcasts_INTELLIGENCE.jpgAs militaries face an overwhelming flow of data, the challenge is shifting from collection to delivering fast, actionable insights that drive decision-making. Advances in AI and data integration are helping armed forces move beyond siloed systems to generate real-time intelligence across domains and allies.Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespacehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/studio-growing-a-digital-backbone-an-essential-capability-for-the-multi-domain-battlespace/Growing a digital backbone: an essential capability for the multi-domain battlespaceStudiohttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/studio-growing-a-digital-backbone-an-essential-capability-for-the-multi-domain-battlespace/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Digitalisation7.jpgFuture operational superiority will be defined by the ability to connect systems, data and personnel into a wider network. For armed forces, this creates the need for a digital backbone that integrates and enhances sensors and effectors of all kinds.Why bridging the gap between military and COTS systems is key to seamless defence comms (Studio)https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/studio-why-bridging-the-gap-between-military-and-cots-systems-is-key-to-seamless-defence-comms/Why bridging the gap between military and COTS systems is key to seamless defence comms (Studio)Studiohttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/studio-why-bridging-the-gap-between-military-and-cots-systems-is-key-to-seamless-defence-comms/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/551f03ef83fae73e0ea24ccf3348a733_1.jpgTechnology that enables armed forces to leverage existing network infrastructure can be a game-changer in many combat scenarios.Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (Podcast)https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/studio-layered-protection-how-air-defence-is-adapting-to-rising-drone-and-missile-threats/Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (Podcast)Studiohttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/studio-layered-protection-how-air-defence-is-adapting-to-rising-drone-and-missile-threats/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Rafael_podcasts_Davids_Sling_2.jpgA surge in aerial threats – from advanced missiles to low-cost drones – is reshaping the way militaries approach air defence, driving demand for flexible, multi-layered solutions.Podcast: Critical Care episode 7 - Designing sustainment into the futurehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/podcast-critical-care-episode-7-designing-sustainment-into-the-future/Podcast: Critical Care episode 7 - Designing sustainment into the futureStudiohttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/podcast-critical-care-episode-7-designing-sustainment-into-the-future/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Collins_thumb_iIQY33F.jpgSustainment has long been seen as a downstream concern — something to be managed after procurement. But what happens when you flip that mindset?