Establishing and maintaining air dominance has been a primary objective for militaries since the earliest days of air warfare. But as the US government and industry focus on sixth-generation fighters and other future platforms, what capabilities are required to ensure sustained air dominance of the US and allied forces? Welcome to this bonus episode of the Critical Care podcast, which is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor Collins Aerospace. In this episode, we examine the role that new technologies, such as enhanced vision systems, open systems and digital aircraft architectures ..read more

Brought to you in partnership with Collins Aerospace Western militaries face an increasingly uncertain threat landscape, in which they often rely on ageing aircraft.  Technology is now more important than ever to sustain their fleets in areas like digitisation, open systems architectures, and more.  In this episode, we consider the role of technology in sustaining aviation fleets, asking major military operators and industry experts about their future strategies and approaches, and how they’re working together to make them a reality.  To exploit the potential of today’s tech ..read more

Militaries rely on a vast range of systems and equipment, some of which have been in service for decades.    Because the future is difficult to predict, sustainment strategies must be adaptable and mobile.   To deliver on these goals, militaries must build strong relationships with industry.    Such collaboration provides access to the intellectual property and technical data that is vital for effective sustainment, particularly for countries lacking abundant resources.   Welcome to Shephard Studio’s Critical Care podcast, the story of military aircraft sustai ..read more

To effectively sustain their aviation fleets, militaries must embrace a range of different strategies.  Understanding such approaches is crucial, ensuring force readiness for future threats.  Welcome to Shepard Studio’s Critical Care podcast, the story of military aircraft sustainment and support in an unpredictable world. We are brought to you in partnership with our sponsor Collins Aerospace. Throughout four episodes, we look at the role of sustainment in ensuring fleet readiness, consider the part that technology plays in reducing downtime and hear about the advantages of grea ..read more

Militaries are turning to new innovative sustainment models to maintain their aviation fleets. The reasons are clear - fleet readiness and aircraft availability will be critical in the event of any future conflict. But aircraft fleets are ageing, placing a spotlight on new and innovative sustainment strategies to keep aircraft in the air. Welcome to Episode 1 of Shepard Studio’s Critical Care podcast, the story of military aircraft sustainment and support in an unpredictable world. We are brought to you in partnership with our sponsor Collins Aerospace. In this opening episode, we look at ..read more

Militaries today are turning to new and innovative sustainment models to support their fleets of aircraft.   The reasons are clear: with the rise of peer, and near-peer rivals, the West and its allies will rely on fleet readiness and aircraft availability in the event of any conflict. But just what sustainment strategies are being adopted? And what challenges are standing in the way? Welcome to Shepard Studio’s Critical Care podcast, the story of military aircraft sustainment and support in an unpredictable world. We are brought to you in partnership with our sponsor Collins Aerospace ..read more