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Wargaming a PLA invasion of Taiwan
19 januari 2023 · 33 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior defence industry analyst Stephen Kuper and Defence Connect editor Liam Garman discuss recent findings from a CSIS wargame investigating a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast unpacking the key findings from the wargame — as well as the fundamental lessons for Western military strategists.
Kuper and Garman then discuss Taiwan's prevailing military doctrine including the Porcupine Strategy and irregular warfare capabilities.
The podcast wraps up with an assessment of whether the CCP is a revisionist power, or whether it now operates as part of the global system to supplant the US as the global hegemon.
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The Defence Connect team
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Year in review – the top land stories from 2022
12 januari 2023 · 27 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Liam Garman, editor of Defence Connect and news editor Charbel Kadib unpack the biggest stories in the land domain for 2022. Lees meer
Judged by reads, the pair discuss the top five stories of the year — and what they mean for the Australian Army and the future posture of the ADF.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Building a regulatory framework for TikTok
9 januari 2023 · 20 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Cyber Security Connect's David Hollingworth and Liam Garman unpack the latest news from the United States to manage the risks of TikTok. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by discussing recent moves by US states to ban the use of TikTok on government phones.
They continue by assessing recent legislation from the US Senate to oversee the platform.
Hollingworth and Garman then continue with looking at the impact of TikTok in Australia.
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Unpacking the biggest maritime stories of 2022
4 januari 2023 · 20 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Liam Garman, editor of Defence Connect, and news editor Charbel Kadib unpack the biggest stories in the maritime domain for 2022. Lees meer
Judged by reads, the pair discuss the top five stories of the year — and what they mean to the Royal Australian Navy and the future of the Australian Defence Force.
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The biggest aviation stories of 2022
28 december 2022 · 27 min
In this special episode, Defence Connect's Liam Garman and Australian Aviation's Adam Thorn discuss the biggest aviation stories this year. Lees meer
Judged by reads, the pair unpack the top five stories from the aviation domain for 2022 — and what they mean for the Royal Australian Air Force and the warfighting capability of the ADF.
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The Defence Connect team
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The changing face of foreign interference, with Senator James Paterson
22 december 2022 · 36 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, shadow minister for cyber security and shadow minister for countering foreign interference, Senator James Paterson joins Phil Tarrant (director - Momentum Media) and MAJGEN (retired) Dr Marcus Thompson to discuss the regulatory impediments preventing Australia from becoming a leader in cyber security. Lees meer
The group begins the podcast discussing the cyber security threats facing Australia and the role of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).
Senator Paterson then details how foreign interference and espionage have overtaken terrorism as the primary security concern for Australia.
The team wraps up the podcast in outlining the importance of attracting the right talent with the right skills to power Australian cyber security businesses.
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The Defence Connect team
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SPOTLIGHT: Protecting sensitive information in the defence environment, with Daniel Lai
15 december 2022 · 35 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, chief executive officer and managing director of archTIS Daniel Lai joins host Liam Garman to discuss securing sensitive information amid growing cyber insecurity. Lees meer
Lai begins the podcast providing critical cyber security advice to businesses operating in the defence supply chain, and outlines how the company keeps controlled information secure amid increasing uncertainty in the cyber domain.
The podcast continues by unpacking how archTIS has helped customers manage Australian Defence information security and export control requirements.
The pair wrap up the podcast discussing how archTIS helps Australian companies meet their ITAR requirements, as well as their Microsoft collaboration solutions.
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The Defence Connect team
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Emerging cyber trends from the ASX 200, with Corey Thomas
12 december 2022 · 36 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Corey Thomas, chief executive officer of Rapid7, joins host Liam Garman to analyse the cyber security posture of Australia's leading companies — and what they can learn from around the globe. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing the changing cyber security landscape and Rapid7's recent analysis into the attack surface of the ASX 200.
The podcast continues by unpacking current victimology trends impacting top Australian companies, and what these companies can learn from their US counterparts.
The pair wrap up the podcast analysing Rapid7's threat detection capabilities and why customer data, rather than financial information, is the target of large-scale attacks.
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SPOTLIGHT: Industry's role in building a stronger Australia, with Sarah Cullens and BRIG (Ret'd) Ian Langford
8 december 2022 · 21 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast — recorded live at the Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) Policy Symposium — host Phil Tarrant joins the founder and managing director of Precision Public Affairs (PPA), Sarah Cullens, and Brigadier (Ret'd) Ian Langford, advisor at Precision Public Affairs, to discuss how industry, government and Defence can better collaborate to address Australia's future geostrategic challenges. Lees meer
The podcast begins unpacking how PPA is supporting better collaboration between defence industry, government and Defence, and their role in supporting events such as the AIDN Policy Symposium.
The trio then discuss the unique geostrategic challenges facing Australia, and how Defence can best overcome them.
The podcast wraps up evaluating how industry can better support the government to enhance Australia's national resilience.
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The Defence Connect team
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Hunting for hackers
5 december 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
This special episode of Cyber Security Uncut comes from an exclusive livestream, "Hunting for hackers", which featured on cybersecurityconnect.com.au in partnership with ParaFlare. Regular hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson were joined by Deloitte's cyber partner, Rob Parker, to discuss the latest breaches and offer their advice to cyber decision-makers. Lees meer
The trio discussed:
Lessons available from recent data breaches.
What comprehensive cyber security looks like.
How to find and fill the gaps in your cyber security
The specialist skills needed to hunt for hackers inside a network.
How to build a cyber capability to hunt and find threats in minutes.
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Building a strong local space sector, with Airbus' Richard Franklin and Martin Rowse
2 december 2022 · 36 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Richard Franklin, managing director, Airbus Defence and Space UK and head of Secure Communications, and Martin Rowse, director, space – Australia at Airbus Defence and Space, join host Liam Garman to discuss Airbus' ambitions for Australia's sovereign space industry. Lees meer
The trio begin the podcast evaluating Australia's space industry relative to other markets, and how Australia can continue to enhance its national space workforce.
The podcast continues unpacking how Airbus has grown their sovereign space capabilities in other markets, such as the United Kingdom.
The trio then wrap up the podcast examining Team Maier's plans for the space sector, and Team Maier's ambitions for the industry if successful in JP 9102.
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The Defence Connect team
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Keeping our infrastructure safe in turbulent times, with Claroty's Lani Refiti
28 november 2022 · 34 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Lani Refiti, regional director – Australia/New Zealand at Claroty, joins host Liam Garman to unpack the relationship between cyber security, critical infrastructure and national security — and how this evolving sector impacts every Australian. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing how IT security incidents relate to critical infrastructure, and Claroty's expertise in protecting the nation's essential assets.
Refiti then details some of the emerging cyber trends impacting Australian industry, civilian infrastructure and national security.
The pair wrap up the podcast discussing those emerging cyber and geopolitical risks that threaten Australia over the short and medium term.
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Assessing Australia's long-range strike capabilities
25 november 2022 · 28 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Adam Thorn, editor of Australian Aviation, joins host Liam Garman to discuss Australia's long-range strike capability options. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing the political appetite for long-range strike, before discussing recent debate on the B-21 program;
The podcast continues with an assessment of the US' decision to base the B-52 in Australia;
The pair wrap up the podcast unpacking future technological improvements to the B-52, and the future of hypersonic missiles.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Top tips to keep your businesses' information secure, with archTIS' Matthew Kluken
21 november 2022 · 38 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Matthew Kluken, vice president and general manager at global information security provider archTIS, joins host Liam Garman to discuss the importance of data-centric security frameworks to protect organisational and business information. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast assessing how current cyber security practices are insufficient, examining case studies in which network-wide cyber architectures have nevertheless allowed hackers to access critical data.
The podcast then unpacks the importance of attribute-based access control to keep information secure, ensuring that only relevant stakeholders can access specific datasets.
Kluken then provides essential advice to small and medium-sized businesses that are starting to navigate their cyber security journeys in light of recent large-scale hacks.
The pair wrap up the podcast analysing how archTIS keeps Australian enterprises and defence organisations safe amid an increasingly challenging cyber industry.
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SPOTLIGHT: Revolutionising defence estate capabilities, with Ventia's Mitchell Pakes
9 november 2022 · 25 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight, Mitchell Pakes, regional manager, rescue firefighting at Ventia joins host Liam Garman to unpack Ventia's recent technological advancements that have revolutionised defence firefighting. Lees meer
The podcast begins with a discussion surrounding Ventia's approach to innovation in Defence, and how employees are all encouraged to innovate in the workspace.
Pakes then explains how Ventia's rescue firefighting team developed a new firefighting filter adaptor, and their recognition at the Australian Defence Industry Awards 2022.
The pair then discuss Ventia's strategic pillars, and how the company has embodied sustainability across its entire workforce.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Building your businesses' cyber security framework
7 november 2022 · 30 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson unpack the latest in the cyber security industry, providing the fundamental tips and tricks for businesses to maintain their cyber resilience. Lees meer
The podcast begins with a reflection on the recent challenges within the cyber security industry, discussing the swathe of cyber breaches confirmed over the past few weeks.
The pair then discuss matching cyber risk profiles with investment, and how to utilise Australian cyber security providers to provide frontline defence to protect businesses.
The podcast wraps up discussing how businesses can build a cyber security framework to inform business practices.
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SPOTLIGHT: Veteran transition into defence industry, with Daniel Keighran VC and Peter Bull
4 november 2022 · 18 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Daniel Keighran VC, account manager - key capabilities at Thales, and Peter Bull, vice president - digital systems at Thales, join host Phil Tarrant to discuss veteran transition into defence industry. Lees meer
The podcast begins by unpacking Thales' support for the veteran community, including their support to critical veteran charities, and how Australia's veterans and their unique skills support corporate Australia.
The guests then provide essential tips to Australia's veterans who are looking to transition into the civilian community.
The podcast wraps up with a discussion of how industry can streamline the move from fulltime service into defence industry.
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The Defence Connect Team
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SPOTLIGHT: Building a hypersonics industry, with Duncan Watt and Mat Jones
3 november 2022 · 25 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Duncan Watt, general manager of guided weapons and hypersonics at Thales, and Mat Jones, head of future business at BAE Systems Australia, join host Phil Tarrant to discuss how the companies have teamed up to build a sovereign hypersonics and guided weapons capability. Lees meer
The podcast begins with a discussion of the Thales and BAE Systems Australia partnership, where homegrown intellectual property is being utilised to build a unique missile solution.
They continue discussing how Australia is well positioned to develop hypersonic deterrent, having maintained significant research from Nulka and the Evolved SeaSparrow.
Watt and Jones also discuss the broader concept of hypersonic deterrence, explaining that the industry is not simply aiming to develop one single prototype but an entire industrial ecosystem to produce capabilities at scale.
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The Defence Connect Team
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Supply chain risk management, with Aaron Pollard from CyberCX and Andrew Robinson from 6clicks
31 oktober 2022 · 32 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Aaron Pollard — managing consultant, protective security at CyberCX — and Andrew Robinson — founder and chief information security officer at 6clicks — unpack supply chain risk management amid an evolving threat environment. Lees meer
Topics discussed include:
The fundamentals of supply chain risk management.
Learnings from the SolarWinds hack.
Securing defence industry supply chains.
The importance of investigating the security posture of third-party suppliers before onboarding.
Educating the workforce to ensure they're equipped to identify threats and employ
cyber-safe practices.The changing critical infrastructure environment.
The next steps for CyberCX and 6clicks.
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SPOTLIGHT: Strengthening Australia's defence ecosystem, with Jon Hawkins, group CEO of Omni
30 oktober 2022 · 33 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Jon Hawkins, group CEO of Omni, joins editor of Defence Connect Liam Garman to discuss how Australia can strengthen its defence and security posture. Lees meer
Topics discussed include:
The growing complexities in the geostrategic environment.
The development of Australia's sovereign industrial capability.
Strengthening the global competitiveness of local defence SMEs.
Emerging defence technologies and the future of autonomous capability.
Bolstering cyber resilience and building secure defence networks.
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SPOTLIGHT: Spruiking the StrikeMaster, with Ben Kelly from Thales Australia and John Fry from Kongsberg
28 oktober 2022 · 21 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Ben Kelly — director, protected vehicles at Thales Australia — and John Fry — general manager at Kongsberg — discuss their joint efforts to develop next-generation, land-based maritime strike capability for the Australian Defence Force. Lees meer
Topics discussed include:
Leveraging the tried-and-tested Bushmaster PMV to develop a new mobile strike platform, the StrikeMaster.
The evolution of the program, from concept to proposal for LAND 4100 Phase 2.
Thales and Kongsberg's sovereign collaboration and their respective contributions to the project.
Features and capabilities of the StrikeMaster, including the range of missile systems.
The strategic importance of the capability and its deployment potential.
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SPOTLIGHT: Developing sovereign kit for the ADF, with David Connors and David Frith from Australian Defence Apparel
26 oktober 2022 · 32 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, David Connors — chief technology officer/chief information security officer — and David Frith — Australian industry capability manager — at Australian Defence Apparel (ADA), discuss their work developing critical defence equipment for modern warfighters. Lees meer
Topics covered include:
ADA's broad suite of products for Defence applications.
Technological processes underpinning delivery of ADF kit.
Balancing design and manufacturing innovation with inventory management.
Building a sovereign supply chain in cooperation with local SMEs.
ADA's R&D work and the future of defence gear.
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SPOTLIGHT: Next-gen mine countermeasure capability, with Gavin Henry and Peter Newnham from Thales, and Neil Hodges from BlueZone Group
25 oktober 2022 · 24 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Gavin Henry, business development manager at Thales; Peter Newnham, director of engineering at Thales; and Neil Hodges, co-founder of BlueZone Group, discuss their proposal for the Royal Australian Navy's SEA 1905 Tranche 1 – Maritime Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Survey program. Lees meer
Topics discussed by the trio include:
The progress of Thales' bid for SEA 1905 Tranche 1.
Thales' sovereign MCM offering and the emergence of autonomous capability.
BlueZone Group's contribution to the SEA 1905 proposal.
The importance of interoperability with international partners, leveraging common supply chains.
BlueZone Group's growth ambitions.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Cyber strategy post-Optus breach, with David Connors, CTO/CISO at Australian Defence Apparel
24 oktober 2022 · 20 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, David Connors, chief technology officer/chief information security officer (CTO/CISO) at Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) joins co-hosts Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of the Australian Defence Force's Information Warfare Division, and Phil Tarrant, director – defence and security at Momentum Media, to discuss the importance of shoring up cyber defences in the aftermath of the Optus breach. Lees meer
Topics discussed include:
Learnings from the recent Optus breach and ADA's cyber response.
ADA's cyber resilience strategy and the importance of protecting critical data in the defence space.
The benefits of democratising a company's cyber security posture.
The evolving threat landscape and subsequent changes to regulatory frameworks.
Challenges Connors has faced during his career in the cyber security industry.
ADA's cyber security testing regime.
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SPOTLIGHT: Enhancing training capability, with David Fallon and Dave Cogdall from Lockheed Martin
24 oktober 2022 · 22 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, David Fallon — business development lead, rotary mission systems at Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand — and Dave Cogdall — business development manager, rotary mission systems at Lockheed Martin's global business — discuss the changing nature of Army training. Lees meer
Topics discussed in this podcast include:
Assessing current Army training practices in Australia.
Onshoring tried and tested training capabilities leveraged in the United States.
Harnessing emerging technology to improve the training experience.
Ensuring training systems are designed to strengthen interoperability.
Insights into new systems and technologies offered by Lockheed Martin and its local partners.
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SPOTLIGHT: Sovereign small arms manufacturing, with Matthew Duquemin from Thales and Alexander Knott from Wedgetail Industries
21 oktober 2022 · 26 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Matthew Duquemin (director, integrated weapons and sensors at Thales) and Alexander Knott (director of Wedgetail Industries), discuss the development of Australia's sovereign small arms design and manufacturing capability. Lees meer
Topics discussed in this podcast include:
The history of small arms manufacturing from the Lithgow Arms facility in NSW.
Thales' recent work delivering next-generation capability to the Australian Defence Force.
Thales' partnership with Wedgetail Industries, aimed at developing new sovereign solutions for warfighters.
Drivers of innovation in the small arms manufacturing space.
Modifications to small arms in response to changing warfighting requirements.
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SPOTLIGHT: Revolutionising textile disposal on the Defence estate, with Craig Patterson and Dale Manley
20 oktober 2022 · 28 min
In this episode of Defence Connect Spotlight, Regional Manager for the National Clothing Store at Ventia, Craig Patterson, and National Contract Manager – Defence at Veolia, Dale Manley, join host Liam Garman to discuss the companies' revolutionary disposal solution that provides a sustainable solution to end of life disposal for Defence uniforms across Defence bases. Lees meer
With an objective to deliver an environmentally friendly disposal solution to Defence, the trio begin the podcast unpacking how Ventia and Veolia partnered to develop a recycling system that converts textiles to biofuel, having successfully completed their trial across six Defence bases.
The podcast continues discussing how the initiative facilitates the secure and safe disposal of high turnover Defence textiles, enabling enhanced and scalable recycling within Defence and diverting 100% of end-of-life uniforms from landfill.
The trio wrap up the podcast discussing recent interest from the University of NSW and Catholic Schools NSW to expand the biofuel solution beyond Defence.
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SPOTLIGHT: Building a sovereign defence business, with Sarah Pavillard, CEO of ADROITA
19 oktober 2022 · 32 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Sarah Pavillard, CEO of ADROITA, joins host Phillip Tarrant to discuss the firm's delivery of engineering, professional services and business strategy consultancy to the defence industry. Lees meer
Topics discussed in this podcast include:
ADROITA's origin story and Pavillard's transition from the Royal Australian Navy to a career as a business owner in the defence industry.The company's core services offering and how it helps defence firms build sovereign capability.
Managing emerging challenges and business risks.
Key changes to business models in the hybrid workplace environment.
ADROITA's plans for the future, including its push to build a global footprint.
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SPOTLIGHT: The nature of modern warfare, with MAJGEN (ret'd) Mick Ryan, and Systematic representatives David Horton and Robert Wilson
17 oktober 2022 · 36 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Major General (ret'd) Mick Ryan, David Horton (vice president, Asia-Pacific at Systematic) and Robert Wilson (business development manager, Asia-Pacific at Systematic), join editor of Defence Connect Liam Garman to discuss how the Australian Defence Force (ADF) can strengthen its posture amid changes to the threat environment. Lees meer
Key topics of the conversation include:
Reflections on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, with a specific focus on how the ADF can learn from Ukraine's resistance to optimise its warfighting posture.
Systematics' all-domain offering and how it can provide the ADF with a critical advantage on the battlefield.
The power of a technologically and socially networked military.
The nature, importance, and role of modern military alliances.
Building Australia's self-sufficiency and reducing dependence on the global supply chain.
Investing in distributed lethality v large-scale, platform-oriented capability.
The future of warfare.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Australia's defence and security posture, with shadow minister for defence Andrew Hastie
17 oktober 2022 · 18 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Andrew Hastie, shadow minister for defence, joins co-hosts Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) Information Warfare Division and Phil Tarrant, director – defence and security at Momentum Media, to discuss Australia's broader defence strategy. Lees meer
• The trio begin by discussing the rapidly evolving geostrategic environment against the backdrop of an ongoing conflict in eastern Europe and growing instability in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Hastie, a veteran of the ADF, then stresses the importance of strengthening Australia's defence and security posture, making particular reference to enhancing cyber readiness.
• He goes on to explain why the Commonwealth government must continue investing in Australia's sovereign industrial capability to reduce dependence on foreign networks.
• The shadow minister for defence concludes by outlining his top three priorities over the next three years.Enjoy the podcast,
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SPOTLIGHT: Delivering next-gen small-arms capability, with Graeme Bulte, CEO of Aquaterro
14 oktober 2022 · 13 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Graeme Bulte, CEO of Aquaterro, joins host Phillip Tarrant to discuss the company's new work to deliver next-generation capability to the Australian Defence Force. Lees meer
The pair begin by announcing Aquaterro's selection to support Project LAND 159 Tranche 1 as part of a NIOA-led team recently selected by the Commonwealth government.
Bulte discusses the company's contribution to the program, which involves the delivery of a new side-arm weapons system for warfighters.
The CEO then shares plans for the future, including the establishment of a new small-arms facility in Victoria.
Bulte concludes by explaining Aquaterro's business model, revealing how the company funds its growth ambitions.
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Shaping defence's future, with Phillip Thompson
12 oktober 2022 · 15 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, shadow assistant minister for defence Phillip Thompson joins host Phillip Tarrant to discuss the federal opposition's plans for defence and the defence industry. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast unpacking the Coalition's role in opposition, with Thompson expressing his intent to shape an environment where Australia's warfighters are looked after and able to succeed in their mission.
The podcast continues unpacking some of the Coalition's immediate priorities, including ensuring optimal helicopter procurement.
The pair wrap up the podcast discussing last September's AUKUS agreement and the submarine program.
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Equipping the future warfighter, with Mark Donaldson VC and Daniel Keighran VC
10 oktober 2022 · 18 min
In this very special episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Mark Donaldson VC — now a strategic advisor for Microsoft — and Daniel Keighran VC, key account manager joint capability at Thales Australia and New Zealand, join host Phil Tarrant to discuss equipping Australia's future warfighter. Lees meer
The two Victoria Cross recipients discuss the importance of providing Australia's servicemen and women with the latest equipment to achieve battlefield outcomes, including:
a. Cognitive decision-making tools;
b. Translation capabilities on battlefield radios;
c. High-value target intelligence and identification equipment;
d. Section level information sharing capabilities; and
e. Digitising equipment to streamline maintenance and sustainment.
Mark Donaldson VC and Daniel Keighran VC then unpack their recent business ventures at Microsoft and Thales, including the Nexium Defence Cloud and the digital battle rifle, and how technology will enable warfighters to make quicker, smarter and more effective decisions on the battlefield.
The podcast wraps up with an analysis of the war in Ukraine to assess the future of multi-domain conflict.
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Building a resilient sovereign space industry, with David Ball
29 september 2022 · 41 min
Lockheed Martin Space is one of the most prominent players in our global industry, responsible for everything from building spacecraft to connecting soldiers on the battlefield. Lees meer
In this special podcast episode, David Ball, the business' regional director for space in Australia and New Zealand, talks about why our local industry is surging and what the future holds.
Ball discusses the formation of Defence's space division, the importance of sovereign resilience, and why space domain awareness has become a crucial component in our industry.
Finally, Ball discusses his amazing career, which started in the Royal Australian Air Force, and where his passion for space comes from.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: SPECIAL EPISODE: Millions of Australians at risk of identity theft from Optus hack
26 september 2022 · 24 min
In this special episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of the ADF's Information Warfare Division and Phil Tarrant, director – defence and security at Momentum Media, unpack the extent of the Optus hack, and how the data breach could impact regular Australians. Lees meer
Looking back at similar large-scale hacks that have shocked the industry, the pair observe how the normalisation of mass data breaches demands continued collaboration in the industry as hackers can target any business, at any time.
The pair continue the podcast discussing the difficulty of attributing the attack to either state-based actors or criminal gangs, and recent trends in cyber victimology.
The podcast wraps up with recommendations for Optus customers, including the use of new passwords, app-based two-factor authentication and monitoring for financial intrusion.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Building your business' cyber security 'go bag', with Dr Torsten George
20 september 2022 · 41 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut Podcast, Dr Torsten George, vice president, corporate and product marketing at Absolute, joins Liam Garman to discuss the dynamic threat of endpoint risk — and how businesses can build a cyber security offering that expedites recovery in the event of a breach. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast establishing how endpoint risk threatens small, medium and large businesses, and assess the cyber security practises that allowed some businesses to thrive or dive in the era of remote work.
The podcast continues with an analysis into the current threat trends within the endpoint risk environment, and how businesses can address such risks.
Dr George explains Absolute's recommendation for businesses to develop a "go bag" in the event of a cyber breach, noting that it is not enough to just have preventative security — but also frameworks to expedite recovery.
The pair wrap up the podcast by discussing the emergence of cyber security insurance, andwhether it is sufficient in the modern threat environment.
To read the Absolute Endpoint Risk Report, click here.
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The 5in50 Challenge with BrothersNBooks
16 september 2022 · 32 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, the founder of BrothersNBooks, Australian Army Infantry Officer Dylan Conway, joins host Nastasha Tupas to discuss this year's 5in50 Challenge charity fundraiser in support of Legacy Australia, and how "the world's coolest book club" has grown from its humble beginnings — through Conway's lived experience — into a massive online community today that has changed the culture of reading in just two years. Lees meer
Conway discusses how he led the push to create a culture that endorses and shares new ideas gained from education, promoting mental health wellbeing, and reveals where he plans to take the world's coolest readathon next.
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Achieving battlefield objectives with the future infantry fighting vehicle, featuring Leo Purdy
8 september 2022 · 49 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, director of Purvue Consultancy Group and 22-year Australian Army veteran Leo Purdy joins host Liam Garman to discuss the role of the infantry fighting vehicle on the modern battlefield and how LAND 400 Phase 3 will help shape the Australian Army's warfighting capabilities. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing the role of the infantry fighting vehicle on the battlefield, and how the capability is required to move beyond the APC and enhance Australia's battlefield effectiveness.
The podcast then continues with a discussion regarding the number of IFVs procured by the Australian Army, and how they will play an essential role in Australia's Combined Arms Fighting System.
The pair wrap up the podcast discussing LAND 400 Phase 3, including the variants looking to be acquired by the Australian Army and how industry can support the program.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Active defence in business and the latest cyber security trends
5 september 2022 · 36 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, hosts Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant unpack the latest trends in the cyber security industry, from victimology through to corporate active defence capabilities. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing current trends in the cyber security industry, with Dr Thompson unpacking the concerns from leading chief information security officers (CISOs) across Australia.
The podcast then continues with a deep dive into the industry's most important news stories, including the role of cyber attacks in modern warfare, business-led offensive cyber operations, and attacks on university infrastructure.
The pair wrap up the podcast with an analysis into current victimology trends arising due to global political volatility.
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Automating defence tenders and talent sourcing, with Tim Walmsley
1 september 2022 · 35 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, the founder and chief executive officer of BenchOn, Tim Walmsley, joins host Liam Garman to discuss workforce optimisation and SME integration in Australia's defence industry. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing the BenchOn platform, which allows businesses to automate tender identification and talent sourcing.
The podcast then continues unpacking several case studies, including BenchOn's recent portal for the Queensland government'sDepartment of Transport and Main Roads as well as several leading primes.
The pair wrap up the podcast discussing BenchOn'supcoming "Meet the Primes"program at Land Forces 2022, facilitating introductions between Australia's SMEs and large prime contractors. More information on the program can be found here
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The making of Anduril Australia, with David Goodrich OAM
25 augustus 2022 · 37 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, executive chairman and chief executive officer of Anduril Australia David Goodrich OAM joins host Liam Garman to discuss the company's expansion into the Australian market. Lees meer
The podcast begins by discussing the origin of Anduril Industries, its Lattice OS and its XL-AUV partnership with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and Royal Australian Navy.
The pair then discuss the team behind Anduril, including founder Palmer Luckey, who previously founded Oculus Rift which was acquired by Facebook, and chief engineer Dr Shane Arnott.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Strengthening ICS/OT resilience against ransomware, with Dr Tom Winston
22 augustus 2022 · 43 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Dr Tom Winston, director of intelligence content at Dragos joins host Liam Garman to discuss the latest ransomware trends in the ICS/OT market and how companies can better build risk assessments to protect their businesses. Lees meer
The podcast begins with a discussion regarding Dr Winston's risk assessment white paper, and how to enhance communication between IT and OT systems to improve resilience against ransomware.
The pair then discuss the Dragos platform and how it helps protect OT from ransomware groups.
The podcast then continues with an analysis into recent victimology trends within the cyber security industry, including new and emerging threat actors.
Dragos' latest insight into ransomware as part of the Cyber Security Connect Ransomware Week can be found here, and Dr Winston's analysis risk assessment white paper can be found here.
The recent Cyber Security Uncut episode with Conor McLaren, senior threat intelligence analyst at Dragos, can be found here.
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Walking the Western Front, with Dr Will Davies
18 augustus 2022 · 45 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, author and historian Dr Will Davies joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss battlefield tours on the Western Front. Lees meer
The podcast begins by discussing Dr Davies' entry into writing WWI history and battlefield touring, providing recommendations on ideal ways to tour the battlefields.
The pair then discuss Dr Davies' research into WWI battlefield combatants, explaining that by examining war records, the historian can determine where family members were located on major battlefields.
Dr Davies then recommends essential background reading before visiting the Western Front.
Finally, the pair discuss the most important places for Australians to tour on the Western Front.
Dr Davies' publications include: Somme Mud (by E Lynch, edited by Dr Will Davies), Beneath Hill 60, The Last 100 Days, and The Forgotten.
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Remembering the fall of Kabul, with Fred Smith
12 augustus 2022 · 33 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) diplomat and folk singer Fred Smith joins host Liam Garman to reflect on Australia's 20-year commitment to Afghanistan and last year's humanitarian mission at Kabul International Airport. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing Smith's background, and how he came to use music as a tool to bring communities together as a diplomat in DFAT.
The podcast continues by reflecting on Smith's time as the first Australian civilian to be posted to Uruzgan province in Afghanistan, and his subsequent Dust of Uruzgan album which tells the story of Australian service in the region.
Smith also talks about his current cross-country tour "Sparrows of Kabul", honouring the first anniversary of the fall of Kabul and Australia's commitment to Afghanistan.
The pair then discuss his upcoming Townsville show along with the 1RAR band, commemorating the Battalion's commitment to Afghanistan over the last 20 years.
To read more about Smith's tour, click here.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Building an active cyber defence, with Adam McCarthy, CEO of ParaFlare
8 augustus 2022 · 42 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, hosts Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thomspon and Phil Tarrant are joined by Adam McCarthy, CEO of ParaFlare. Lees meer
The podcast unpacks the genesis of ParaFlare, and how McCarthy's lessons as a signaller in the military helped build the foundations of the company.
The trio discuss the core offerings of the company including active cyber defence – or more simply, "catching hackers"!
McCarthy then outlines the importance of active cyber defence and passive preventative controls, and ParaFlare's proven success in identifying and responding to threats.McCarthy then provides a vulnerability assessment of Australian businesses, from ASX-listed companies to SMEs.
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The Defence Strategic Review, shaping the future ADF
4 augustus 2022 · 26 min
This episode of the Defence Connect Podcast examines the Albanese government's recently unveiled Defence Strategic Review. Lees meer
The podcast begins unpacking the latest news and updates from defence industry, including Raytheon's contract for F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler services, Defence's commitment to keep flying the F-35A and Leidos' acquisition of a special mission business unit from Cobham Limited.
The hosts continue with an analysis into the Albanese government's recent decision to host a Defence Strategic Review, analysing future acquisition programs and force structure.
The podcast wraps up by analysing recent opposition to the Albanese government's proposed review.
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Readying Australia for the nuclear submarine revolution
28 juli 2022 · 49 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, former naval officer and defence industry analyst Chris Skinner joins host Liam Garman to unpack the great submarine debate as Australia continues on the path to acquiring nuclear submarine capabilities. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast examining why Australian industry capability must be factored into the submarine task force's scope of research.
The podcast continues with a discussion around the Virginia and Astute Classes, and some potential strategies to expedite the acquisition of Australian nuclear submarine capabilities.
The pair wrap up the podcast with an analysis of crewed versus uncrewed systems, and how this will shape the future of the battlefield.
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CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Cyber security impacts every Australian
25 juli 2022 · 40 min
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and MAJGEN (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson unpack the latest events in cyber security within Australia and beyond. Lees meer
The podcast begins with an analysis of the impact of recent Commonwealth cyber security legislation and regulation on small businesses;
It continues with an examination into the nexus between business and security, assessing Microsoft's recent report on cyber operations since the invasion of Ukraine;
The pair then continue discussing the latest news from the cyber world, including the confirmation that Chinese employees can access TikTok user's data as well as the recent Deakin University attack;The podcast wraps up with a discussion of the ACCC's plan to stop malicious actors targeting Australians, as well as the recent investment boosts to national security projects.
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The future of ISR satellites, with Kleos co-founder Andy Bowyer
22 juli 2022 · 27 min
In this special crossover podcast between Defence Connect and Space Connect, host Adam Thorn discusses the future of ISR satellites with Kleos' co-founder, Andy Bowyer. Lees meer
Kleos is a "spy satellite" company that is based in Luxembourg, though listed on the ASX.
The satellites are designed to identify illegal activity on Earth by detecting radio frequencies rather than images.
Bowyer discusses how Kleos' continued growth signals a shift away from major advancements being the preserve of big governments and primes.
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The Defence Connect team
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In conversation with the head of Defence Space Command, Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts
14 juli 2022 · 28 min
In this special crossover edition of the Defence Connect and Space Connect podcasts, host Bella Richards sits down with the Commander of the Defence Space Command, Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts. Lees meer
The pair discuss the objectives of the new Defence Space Command and why the command is so significant as space becomes more congested and contested.
AVM Roberts shares some standout experiences throughout the early years of her career.
The pair then discuss AVM Roberts' plans for the future, including building a new culture in Defence Space Command from the grassroots.
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The Defence Connect team