Why Tactical UAVs Are Winning the Future Battlefield

In this special edition of the Shephard Defence Podcast , brought to you in partnership with Aeronautics Group , Tony Skinner sits down with Dan Slasky , President and CEO of Aeronautics, to explore how cutting-edge tactical unmanned aerial systems are reshaping today’s battlefields. From the Orbiter 5 to innovations in loitering munitions and VTOL platforms, the conversation dives into how Aeronautics is building battlefield-ready solutions that are smaller, smarter, and more survivable than ever before. Slasky also discusses how a full-system mindset - integrating UAVs, sensors, communications, and ground control - is helping operators meet complex mission needs with greater speed and precision. Key Topics: Why tactical UAVs are displacing larger, costlier platforms How Aeronautics integrates loitering munition capability into ISR platforms Innovations in VTOL UAV systems for land and naval use How in-house R&D and a full-stack mission approach create better outcomes Whether you're a defence tech enthusiast or a decision-maker shaping the future battlespace, this episode provides insight on what’s next in tactical unmanned systems.

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Why Tactical UAVs Are Winning the Future Battlefield is an episode from The Weekly Defence Podcast by Shephard Media.

This episode is 14:07 long.

This episode was published on Jun 9, 2025.

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