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Unpacking the impact of changing regional dynamics
5 februari 2021 · 32 min
With each passing day the regional balance of power is evolving, setting the stage for a big year for Defence and defence industry as Australia prepares for the challenges of the 2020s. Lees meer
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper recap all the very latest in Australian Defence, defence industry and national security policy news.
Phil and Steve discuss the geo-strategic environment and challenges facing incoming US President Joe Biden, particularly in the aftermath of recent provocative actions against Taiwan by the People's Republic of China.
The pair also talk about an opinion piece by retired Major General, now senator, Jim Molan about the government's plans to acquire the Apache and the flurry of feedback from Defence Connect's readership.
Finally, the pair also discuss some of the new year success stories for Australian defence industry leaders; Sydney-based advanced manufacturing powerhouse Quickstep and Canberra-based cyber security company archTIS.
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INSIGHT: Forging a new path — Rear Admiral Lee Goddard CSC
29 januari 2021 · 41 min
Rear Admiral Lee Goddard CSC reveals his next steps after deciding to forge a new career following 34 years of full-time serve with the Royal Australian Navy. Lees meer
In this episode of the Defence Insight Podcast, Rear Admiral Lee Goddard joins host Phil Tarrant, to discuss the Navy veteran's future.
The pair delve into Rear Admiral Goddard's 34-year journey with the ADF, with the senior serviceman revealing the skills and lessons his learned along the way.
Rear Admiral Goddard also explains why he's chosen to transition into a new career, and discusses his new role at philanthropic organisation, the Minderoo Foundation.
Finally, the Navy veteran provides his thoughts on the future of maritime security and Australia's broader defence strategy.
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The Defence Connect team
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Looking ahead for defence and defence industry in 2021
21 januari 2021 · 34 min
With a sigh of relief we have seen the end of 2020, but this new year is set to be a big year for Defence and defence industry as Australia prepares for the challenges of the 2020s. Lees meer
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper recap the year that was 2020 and some of the early announcements kicking off what is sure to be a huge 2021.
The pair discuss the government's decision to replace the ARH Tiger's with the venerable Boeing AH-64E Apache and the arrival of NUSHIP Supply, the first of the Navy's next generation AOR replenishment vessels.
Phil and Steve then briefly discuss the geo-strategic environment and challenges facing incoming US President Joe Biden, and what we can expect over the next four years.
Finally, the pair also discuss some of the new year success stories for Australian defence industry leaders; Sydney-based advanced manufacturing powerhouse Quickstep and Canberra-based cyber security company archTIS.
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Invaluable lessons from a career in Defence – Emily Frizell, CEO AeroPM
13 januari 2021 · 24 min
Following a career with the Air Force spanning more than a decade, the lessons learned supporting defence have proven invaluable for the high stakes world of defence industry. Lees meer
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Emily Frizell, founder and CEO of AeroPM and Female Defence Leader of the Year at Defence Connect's 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards joins Steve Kuper (Defence Connect analyst and editor) to talk about the transformative year that was 2020.
The pair discuss the skills and lessons learned as a woman in the traditionally male dominated world of the military and how they now support Frizell in her role as CEO of AeroPM.
They also explore the challenges and opportunities faced by both AeroPM and defence industry as a whole throughout 2020 and how the company has positioned itself as a partner of choice for the ADF.
Finally, Frizell and Kuper discuss the opportunities on the horizon as the company and defence industry seek to play an important role in the nation's post-COVID economic recovery.
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The Defence Connect team
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Top 5 – Defence Connect's best Land and Amphibious stories
30 december 2020 · 16 min
2020 was a big year for Defence and defence industry, with major projects kicking off across the three branches. In this top five, we will cover the most popular Land domain stories of the year. Lees meer
While much of the attention was on both the Navy and Air Force due to the arrival of a growing number of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters for the Royal Australian Air Force, progress on the SEA 1000 Attack Class submarines and SEA 5000 Hunter Class frigates – Army has operated largely under the radar, despite major modernisation updates.
2020 has seen a resurgence of focus on Army's increasing number of modernisation and capability enhancements – with progress made on the $5.2 billion LAND 400 Phase 2 and the $10-15 billion LAND 400 Phase 3 programs.
The Army has also seen progress made on the LAND 19 Short Range Ground Base Air Defence and LAND 4503 Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter replacement and the LAND 8116 Protected Mobile Fires self-propelled artillery gun programs, and the federal government used the 2020 Defence Strategic Update and supporting Force Structure Plan to support the development and lethality of the Australian Army.
In this podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper discuss the biggest headlines that made news in the Land and Amphibious domain from LAND 400 progress, through to the development of Australia's self propelled howitzer program, industry milestones for Hawkei production and the LAND 129 program.
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The Defence Connect Team
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Top 5 – Defence Connect's best Strike and Air Combat stories
23 december 2020 · 26 min
2020 was a big year for the nation, with Defence and defence industry playing an important role in the nation's post-COVID recovery. In this top five, we will cover the most popular Strike and Air Combat domain stories of the year. Lees meer
In this podcast hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper discuss the massive year that wasfor the Royal Australian Air Force, which has seen major progress across the acquisition cycle including on some of Australia's largest Defence projects, with the growing fleet of fifth-generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighters and announcements around Australia's acquisition of an armed remotely piloted aerial system (RPAS).
2020 has also seen major progress and advancements across the Air Force's fleet of E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning command and control aircraft, KC-30A Multi-role Tanker Transport (MRTT) and airlift aircraft fleet.
However, 2020 was a year dominated by a focus on air combat and strike capabilities with public conversation focusing on the F-35 and America's decision to cancel the F-22 Raptor in the mid-2010s, with concerns about Australia's long-range strike capability gap becoming increasingly topical talking points.
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The Defence Connect team
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Top 5 – Defence Connect's best Key Enabler, Analysis stories
16 december 2020 · 23 min
2020 was a big year for both Australia and the globe, with great power competition, pandemics and economic, political and strategic chaos the flavour of the year. In this top five, we will cover the most popular Key Enabler and Analysis stories of the year. Lees meer
The 2020s have kicked off with one hell of a bang – rising great power tension between the United States and China; a pandemic that has thrown the global economy into turmoil; economic, political and strategic tensions throughout the Indo-Pacific; and an increasingly diverse range of challenges facing Australia.
While the government has moved to respond to the rapidly deteriorating geostrategic circumstances transforming the Indo-Pacific, largely through the 2020 Defence Strategic Update, 2020 Force Structure Plan and a series of important acquisitions and critical policy announcements as Australia seeks to reassert its position in the region.
As part of an ongoing series of the Defence Connect podcast leading up to the end of the year, host Phil Tarrant and Defence Connect editor Stephen Kuper discuss the top-ranking stories in the Key Enabler and Analysis pieces from the year, ranging from regional power dynamics, the growing geopolitical and strategic tensions and the evolving challenges facing Australia in the Indo-Pacific.
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The Defence Connect team
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Top 5 – Defence Connect's best Intel & Cyber stories
10 december 2020 · 19 min
2020 was a big year for Defence and defence industry, with major projects progressing across the three branches with major projects reaching critical stages in the design, build and delivery phase transforming the multi-domain, intelligence and cyber capabilities of the ADF well into the next decade. Lees meer
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper discuss the year that was for the multi-domain, intelligence and cyber capabilities of the ADF and key global allies as they continue to embark on a generational transformation of its platforms and capabilities, and the role Australia's growing defence industry is playing in this transformation.
As part of an ongoing series of the Defence Connect podcast leading up to the end of the year, the pair discuss the top-ranking stories in the domain, beginning with the increasing development and proliferation of autonomous and unmanned systems across the land, sea and air domains as a key force multiplier.
The pair then cover the newly operational Satellite Ground Station near Geraldton, WA — delivered under Joint Project 2008 Phase 3F in partnership with BAE Systems Australia, and an opinion piece by Michelle Price, CEO of AustCyber, and Alex Scandurra, CEO of Stone & Chalk, where they discuss the need to nurture the development of a sovereign Australian cyber capability.
Finally, Tarrant and Kuper discuss the fall out of a cyber attack against government, industry and Australian civilians in mid-June and the government's commitment to securing and responding to the challenges posed by state and asymmetric cyber security threats.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
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Top 5 - Defence Connect's best Maritime & Undersea Warfare stories
3 december 2020 · 33 min
2020 has been a big year for the nation, Defence and defence industry, with major projects reaching critical stages in the design, build and delivery phase transforming the Royal Australian Navy well into the next decade. Lees meer
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper discuss the year that was for the Royal Australian Navy as it continues to embark on a generational transformation of its platforms and capabilities and the role Australia's growing defence industry is playing in this transformation.
As part of an ongoing series of the Defence Connect podcast leading up to the end of the year, the pair discuss the top ranking stories in the Maritime & Undersea Warfare domains according to engagement by the Defence Connect audience – this includes a focus on programs like the Royal Australian Navy's SEA 1180 Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels and concerns around 'upgunning' the vessels.
Building on this, the pair discuss the recent arrival of the Navy's next-generation fleet replenishment ship NUSHIP Supply and the key capabilities it will deliver to the Royal Australian Navy and allies as they operate in the Indo-Pacific.
Tarrant and Kuper also discuss content covering the rising power of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and its ongoing transformation as a carrier power, as well as the ongoing French Navy program to replace and supplement the force's aircraft carrier, the FNS Charles de Gaulle, with a design similar to the Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier.
Finally, the hosts discuss US Marine Corps Commandant General David Berger's push to field a growing number of 'Lightning Carriers' to support distributed operations with a growing number of F-35Bs to complicate adversary decision making processes, the successful participation of Australian frigate HMAS Ballarat in the US Navy's Nimitz carrier strike group, and US Navy Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday's push to develop the US Navy's …
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Inside Defence: November 30
1 december 2020 · 10 min
In this edition of the weekly Inside Defence, hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper discuss the latest developments and issues shaping the Defence, defence industry and national security ecosystem this week. Lees meer
Inside Defence is your source for all the very latest in Australian Defence, defence industry and national security policy news.
Tune in every week to hear hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper bring you the biggest stories over the past few days, covering everything you need to know about the issues, programs and developments shaping Australia's national security, defence and strategic relationships in the Indo-Pacific region.
In this episode, Phil and Steve discuss the success of the 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards held as a hybrid, in-person event at COVID-safe venues in Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney and digitally around the nation, providing an opportunity for defence industry to come together and celebrate the success of businesses and individuals during the year.
They also discuss the ongoing debate between Defence Minister, Linda Reynolds CSC and her West Australian state counterparts Defence Issues Minister, Paul Papalia CSC and WA Premier, Mark McGowan over the Commonwealth's plans for full-cycle docking of the Royal Australian Navy's Collins class submarines.
Building on this, they discuss comments made by Victorian Senator, David Van following the Victorian State Budget and his calls for greater support to attract defence industry to Victoria as part of its post-COVID recovery.
Phil and Steve also discuss the appointment of Scott Stapp as Northrop Grumman's new corporate vice president and chief technology officer (CTO) at a time when the company is in the middle of major programs both in Australia and the United States.
Finally, the pair discuss the successful cooperative deployment of the Royal Australian Navy frigate, HMAS Ballarat as part of the US Navy's Nimitz Carrier Strike Group following the completion of joint training exercises wi…
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Inside Defence: 23 November 2020
25 november 2020 · 10 min
In this edition of the weekly Inside Defence, hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper discuss the latest developments and issues shaping the Defence, defence industry and national security ecosystem this week. Lees meer
Inside Defence is your source for all the very latest in Australian Defence, defence industry and national security policy news.
Tune in every week to hear hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper bring you the biggest stories over the past few days, covering everything you need to know about the issues, programs and developments shaping Australia's national security, defence and strategic relationships in the Indo-Pacific region.
In this episode, Phil and Steve discuss the recent partnership announcement between Rheinmetall Defence Australia and Queensland Gaskets in support of the RDA's LAND 400 Phase 3 bid to supply the Australian Army with its KF 41 Lynx IFV. They also discuss the Government's recent announcement of a $300 million investment into a submarine detection capability in WA, developments by Flinders University to help track terrorist through environmental testing, Royal Australian Air Force F-35s training with their US counterparts at Eglin Air Force Base.
Finally, the pair also discuss the implications of the multi-billion strategic reorientation and investment in defence capability announced by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, which is billed as the most significant strategic and defence policy shift for the United Kingdom since the end of the Cold War, with great power status once again on the agenda.
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Inside Defence: 18 November 2020
18 november 2020 · 10 min
In this first edition of the weekly Inside Defence, hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper discuss the latest developments and issues shaping the Defence, defence industry and national security ecosystem this week. Lees meer
What's Making Headlines is your source for all the very latest in Australian Defence, defence industry and national security policy news.
Tune in every week to hear hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper bring you the biggest stories over the past few days, covering everything you need to know about the issues, programs and developments shaping Australia's national security, defence and strategic relationships in the Indo-Pacific region.
In this episode, Phil and Steve discuss the Prime Minister's visit to Japan and the foundations of a new strategic partnership between the two nations and its impact on the Indo-Pacific. The pair also discuss the latest in the developments in the multibillion-dollar SEA 1000 submarine program, the latest round of contract developments for developing Australia's strategic defence training facilities and research and development programs enhancing the lethality of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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The Defence Connect 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards Finalist Showcase – Engineer of the Year
18 november 2020 · 42 min
In this episode, Defence Connect Analyst and Editor, Steve Kuper is joined by Chris Deeble of Northrop Grumman Australia, Platinum Partner of the Australian Defence Industry Awards, and two finalists in the Engineer of the Year category: Claire Milton of CASG and Akhlaquor (Aka) Rahman of OPEC Systems. Lees meer
The four discuss defence industry's response to the COVID pandemic and the way defence businesses of all sizes have pivoted to support the economic response and collaborated to support the Australian defence supply chain.
They also discuss Milton's transition from the Royal Australian Air Force to CASG and supporting some of Air Force's key air mobility programs and the evolution of Rahman's career as an engineer and speciality in fuel security for defence.
The four also deep dive into their immediate goals, objectives and challenges they foresee over the coming twelve to eighteen months and what they believe set them apart from the competition for this year's awards.
Defence Connect will continue to recognise the achievements of talented professionals in the lead up to the 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards — despite a limited capacity to gather physically.
Registration is free for our live stream, which will be held at 8:15PM AEDT on Thursday, 26 November.
Register now to be a part of the Defence Connect 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards Live Stream.
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The Defence Connect 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards Finalist Showcase – SME of the Year (Metro)
17 november 2020 · 34 min
In this episode, Defence Connect Analyst and Editor, Steve Kuper is joined by Scott Thompson of Lockheed Martin Australia, Platinum Partner of the Australian Defence Industry Awards, and two finalists in the SME of the Year (Metro) category: Craig Maynard, of Axiom Precision Manufacturing and Matt Wilcox of FifthDomain. Lees meer
The four discuss defence industry's response to the COVID pandemic and the way defence businesses of all sizes have pivoted to support the economic response and collaborated to support the Australian defence supply chain.
They also discuss the evolution of Axiom and its participation in the global F-35 program, Maynard also details the transition of the company from an automotive manufacturing company to a specialist, high-performance aerospace and defence manufacturing business.
Wilcox details the expansion of FifthDomain since its foundation and the growing recognition by Government and Defence industry that Australian SMEs are willing and capable of meeting the exacting cybersecurity requirements expected in a contested era.
The four also deep dive into their immediate goals, objectives and challenges they foresee over the coming twelve to eighteen months and what they believe set them apart from the competition for this year's awards.
Defence Connect will continue to recognise the achievements of talented professionals in the lead up to the 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards — despite a limited capacity to gather physically.
Registration is free for our live stream, which will be held at 8:15PM AEDT on Thursday, 26 November.
Register now to be a part of the Defence Connect 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards Live Stream.
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The Defence Connect 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards Finalist Showcase – Naval Business of the Year
13 november 2020 · 31 min
In this episode, Defence Connect Analyst and Editor, Steve Kuper is joined by Michael Hardy from KBR, Principal Partner of the Australian Defence Industry Awards, and two finalists in the Naval Business of the Year category: John Giffard of OPSTAR and Clint Thomas of Serco Defence. Lees meer
The four discuss defence industry's response to the COVID pandemic and the way defence businesses of all sizes have pivoted to support the economic response and collaborated to support the Australian defence supply chain.
They also discuss the ways in which Giffard and Thomas have supported their respective businesses through the challenges, the immediate goals and what they believe set them apart from the competition for this year's awards.
Defence Connect will continue to recognise the achievements of talented professionals in the lead up to the 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards — despite a limited capacity to gather physically.
Registration is free for our live stream, which will be held at 8:15PM AEDT on Thursday, 26 November.
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INSIGHT: Assessing the impact of the next President – Stephen Loosley AM, Visiting Fellow, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney
12 november 2020 · 31 min
President-elect Joe Biden promises a return to 'normality' for America's global engagement following the turmoil of the Trump administration, with direct impacts for Australia. Lees meer
On this episode of the Defence Connect: Insight podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper are joined by Stephen Loosley AM to discuss the fall out of the tumultuous US election and the election of Joe Biden.
They cover the dramatic shift in foreign policy and the challenges that face a Biden administration in Europe, the Middle East and, critically for Australia, the Indo-Pacific. As part of this they unpack the Australia-US alliance and how it will move forward under the 46th President, including overhauling the nation's response to the COVID pandemic and setting the course for economic recovery.
The trio also talk about the return to traditional alliance structures and enhancing the international order, abandoned by President Trump, and the importance they will play in reasserting American leadership in the face of great power competition and the way in which the US under President Biden will move to counter the increasingly belligerent rise of the People's Republic of China.
Finally, they discuss the regional response to the election result and what nations throughout the Indo-Pacific are saying, as well as the economic impact for Australia and its regional partners over the coming decade.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
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INSIGHT: Australia, Indonesia and the opportunities of south-east Asia – Ben Bland, director, Southeast Asia Program, Lowy Institute
5 november 2020 · 43 min
South-east Asia is key to Australia's long-term economic and strategic stability, nurturing those relationships is critical to mutual security and stability. Lees meer
On this episode of the Defence Connect: Insight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Ben Bland, director of the Southeast Asia Program at the Lowy Institute, where the pair discuss the transformation of south-east Asia since the end of the Cold War and Australia's place in it.
The pair cover the growing importance of the Australia-Indonesia relationship as both nations navigate the defining factor of economic and strategic security in the region: the US-China relationship.
Bland discusses his experience on the ground in Indonesia and the challenges facing Indonesia's long-term development in the coming decades, as well as the immense opportunities available to Australia in supporting the development of Indonesia.
Finally, they talk about the response of south-east Asia to growing tensions in the South China Sea, the historic rivalries shaping the regional dynamics and the ramifications of rising tensions between mainland China and Taiwan.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
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The art of persuasive bid writing and communicating in defence industry – Dr Rodger Manning and David Harvey, BidWrite
29 oktober 2020 · 38 min
BidWrite plays a pivotal role helping defence and industry communicate to meet capability requirements, while generating business in the hotly contested defence industrial ecosystem. Lees meer
On this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Dr Rodger Manning and David Harvey, principal consultants at BidWrite, to discuss the evolving nature of responding to tenders to support the $270 billion Defence Strategic Update and the 2020 Force Structure Plan.
The trio also cover the initial impact of COVID-19 on Defence and defence industry, the immense opportunity available to both primes and SMEs, and the way in which industry as a whole is evolving to the new normal.
Dr Manning and Harvey also discuss the importance of getting the right balance when responding to the complex nature of Defence tenders, with key points of focusing on the customer's needs and the unique capacity the business brings to solving the challenges proposed by Defence.
Finally, they talk about the varying challenges in the tendering process, breaking down language and technicalities in order to help both parties better understand one another's objectives.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect Team
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Celebrating 100 years with eyes firmly set on the future – Brendon Pett, operations manager trans-Tasman defence & national security, Beca
22 oktober 2020 · 29 min
Beca draws on 100 years of experience delivering some of the region's most complex engineering and consulting challenges, with an expanded foothold in defence and defence industry firmly in the company's sights. Lees meer
On this Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Brendon Pett, operations manager trans-Tasman defence & national security at Beca, as they discuss the evolution of the company from a traditional multi-disciplinary, consulting engineering firm to a key supporter of both the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces.
The pair discuss the integral role Beca played in supporting the delivery and integration of the mission system upgrade for the Royal New Zealand Air Force's P-3K2 Orion anti-submarine warfare and maritime patrol aircraft.
Pett and Tarrant also cover the role Beca plays in supporting the Sea Sprite helicopters in service with the Royal New Zealand Navy and the role collaborating with other local companies and major global defence primes has played in shaping Beca's capability offering.
Finally, the pair discuss the evolving role and relationship Beca enjoys with both key stakeholders within Defence and global primes providing a fundamental input to capability, capable of meeting the demands of the end user.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect Team
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How RBI Hawker is innovating in APAC – Ian D'Arcy, Hawker Pacific
16 oktober 2020 · 30 min
Hawker Pacific is one of the leading aircraft sales and support companies in APAC, and one of the largest independent companies of its type in the region, with 800 employees. Lees meer
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant talks to the business' Vice President Regional Operations, Middle East and Pacific, Ian D'Arcy, about RBI Hawker, a collaboration between Hawker Pacific and Bell Helicopters that specialises in rotor blade repair.
D'Arcy discusses the plan to bring a true home base to Australia after 15 years' experience in Dubai while looking at launching satellite operations in countries such as Papua New Guinea. He talks through the challenges and opportunities, and how the market is changing.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
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Building interoperability amid adversity – Captain Phillipa Hay, Royal Australian Navy
8 oktober 2020 · 32 min
COVID-19 has reshaped the world and RIMPAC '20 wasn't immune, but it did in some ways enhance the way the participants conducted the operations. Lees meer
On this Defence Connect podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Captain Phillipa Hay, RAN, to discuss the ongoing transformation of the Royal Australian Navy and the role interoperability plays in enhancing collective security in the Indo-Pacific.
CAPT Hay and Tarrant discuss the latest round of RIMPAC exercises, of which CAPT Hay was the first Australian woman appointed to command a task force in the 49-year history of Exercise Rim of the Pacific.
The two discuss the growing levels of interoperability and capability aggregation developing between Australia and its Indo-Pacific partners and the role they play in supporting the government's initiative of a "free and open" Indo-Pacific.
CAPT Hay and Tarrant also discuss the complexities of managing and conducting the world's largest maritime warfare exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic and the agility with which all partners improvised, adapted and overcame the challenges.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
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The pivotal role of autonomous systems to support Australian security – Chris Deeble, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Australia
1 oktober 2020 · 33 min
Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton is billed as a step change for the ADF and its long-range, persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities serving as a major force multiplier in Australia's future force. Lees meer
On this Defence Connect podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Chris Deeble, chief executive of Northrop Grumman Australia, to discuss the transformational capability to be delivered by the MQ-4C Triton high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) platform.
Deeble and Tarrant discuss the key role and capability the MQ-4C Triton will deliver to the ADF as it undergoes a generational transformation and force structure review identified in the government's $270 billion 2020 Defence Strategic Update and 2020 Force Structure Plan.
Finally, they will also talk about the role Triton will play in supporting Australia's growing sovereign defence industry capability through the partnerships developed between Northrop Grumman and Australian SMEs, despite challenges in the US.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
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LAND 129 Phase 3 and supporting sovereign UAS capabilities - Jack Kormas, Managing Director, Textron Systems Australia
24 september 2020 · 34 min
On this Defence Connect podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Jack Kormas, managing director of Textron Systems Australia, as they discuss the evolving realm of uncrewed and autonomous systems, specifically LAND 129 Phase 3. Lees meer
Kormas and Tarrant discuss Textron Systems Australia's status as a "home grown business" stemming back to 1995 as Aerosonde and the storied history the company has of not only supporting sovereign industrial capabilities for the ADF, but also as a global leader in innovation.
The pair deep-dive into company's history of leading-edge UAS capabilities, which originally attracted Textron's acquisition of Aerosonde and the opportunity it has presented to the Australian supply chain.
Finally, Kormas and Tarrant cover the variants of the Aerosonde UAS platform, which is designed to support "small footprint" expeditionary land and sea-based operations capable of multi-role operations, key capabilities pursued by the ADF.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
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Working with industry to support AIC – Melissa Price MP, Minister for Defence Industry
16 september 2020 · 28 min
Since their inception, Australian industry content (AIC) and sovereign industrial capability have served as key priorities for government with varying degrees of success depending on who you ask. For Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price, collaborative consultation and action are needed. Lees meer
On this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper are joined by the Minister Price to talk about her evolving priorities and the actions she has taken to better support delivering AIC requirements since being appointed to the role in May 2019.
Minister Price also discusses the outcome of the government's extensive review into the Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC), the recommendations, government's response and the role collaboration plays in responding to the concerns of Australia's burgeoning defence industrial base.
They also cover the response of defence industry to the COVID-19 pandemic and how businesses have evolved to support the national response. Finally, Minister Price also discusses her proudest moments working closely with defence industry and the role frequent communication plays in building collaborative, mutually beneficial relationships between government, primes and SMEs.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
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Supporting Indigenous engagement and participation in defence – Norman Laing, Defence Indigenous Cultural Adviser
10 september 2020 · 37 min
Indigenous Australians have a proud history of serving with the ADF, from World War I to the specialist recon units of NORFORCE. Now as government shifts its focus to developing a sovereign defence industry capability, Indigenous Australians are emerging as a fundamental input to capability. Lees meer
On this Defence Connect podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Defence Indigenous Cultural Adviser Norman Laing, as they discuss his career in Defence, what attracted him to serving in the Australian Defence Force and the history of Indigenous Australians serving in the ADF.
Laing also talks about the role of the Defence Indigenous Cultural Adviser and how Defence is working with Indigenous communities around the country to support individuals and their communities.
Finally, they discuss the growing role of defence businesses in supporting Australia's defence capability, with a number of Indigenous businesses growing to serve an increasingly important role in the government's sovereign industry capability plans.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
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Innovation, R&D and national security – Dr Cathy Foley, CSIRO chief scientist
3 september 2020 · 39 min
Australia has a global reputation as a leader in research and development across a number of fields, and the Commonwealth science agency CSIRO plays a key role in that reputation. Lees meer
On this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by CSIRO chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley to talk about the evolving role of the CSIRO in the post-COVID world and how its research and development initiatives are supporting Australian industry respond to the crisis.
Dr Foley also discusses the growing innovation in advanced manufacturing capabilities spearheaded by the CSIRO and research ranging from artificial intelligence, machine learning, and mineral and resource exploration, through to the R&D of a vaccine for COVID-19 currently underway at the organisation.
They also cover the role of CSIRO in working in collaborative relationships with various organisations across state and territory jurisdictions, Australia's world-renowned academic researchers and industry to leverage the full intellectual and manufacturing capability of the nation.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
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Building organic Australian capabilities - Keith Johnson, Leidos Australia
27 augustus 2020 · 31 min
Prime organisations like Leidos Australia play a crucial role in supporting the growth of Australia's defence industry capability and are pivotal to the ongoing success of the government's $270 billion investment in defence capability and sovereign industry. Lees meer
On this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Keith Johnson, senior vice president, global capabilities, Leidos Australia, to discuss the evolving and growing role of the company in Australia.
Johnson discusses the pivotal role the Leidos Australia team plays in supporting the transfer of knowledge and know-how from the parent company to enhance Leidos' commitment to supporting the development of a sovereign Australian industry capability, supported by "organic Australian industry capability".
They also discuss the flexibility and advantages Leidos enjoys through being "platform agnostic", meaning they can work collaboratively with a range of OEM's to provide the Australian warfighter with the best capability for the mission set.
Johnson and Tarrant also discuss the growing size of the Australian business, the evolving capability offering the company is seeking to provide Australia, with eyes firmly set on growing the company locally.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
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INSIGHT: Life after politics – Christopher Pyne, Pyne and Partners
20 augustus 2020 · 52 min
This episode of Defence Connect Insight features former minister for defence, current chairman of Pyne and Partners, and author of The Insider: The scoops, the scandals and the serious business within the Canberra bubble, Christopher Pyne. Lees meer
Pyne joins hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper to discuss the catalyst for writing his book, whether he ever lost a sense of purpose while serving in government defence roles, and what he misses most about working in politics.
He reflects on how the nation's geo-strategic situation has evolved over the last few years, what he's most proud of from his career in the defence portfolio, and how he's found the transition from working in government to business.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
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INSIGHT: An Army in motion - Lieutenant General Rick Burr, AO, DSC, MVO
13 augustus 2020 · 27 min
The Army in Motion philosophy necessitates a force that is continuously adapting to an everchanging environment, taking guidance from its core strengths and principles, yet always remaining open to developing new ways of employing capabilities. Lees meer
In this episode of Defence Connect Insight Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, AO, DSC, MVO, to discuss how he's gearing the Australian Army to respond to current geo-strategic challenges, while concurrently preparing it to navigate the nation's emerging future.
LTGEN Burr explains how his team is working to support the COVID-19 response, what opportunities have arisen in terms of improving resilience in Australia's supply chain, and how industry can best support the delivery of Army's existing and future capabilities.
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The Defence Connect team
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INSIGHT: Maximising local industry content and our advantages in the Indo-Pacific – Matt Keogh, shadow minister for defence industry
4 augustus 2020 · 47 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Insight Podcast, shadow minister for defence industry and WA resources Matt Keogh discusses the opposition's response to the government's $270 billion defence investment over the next decade. Lees meer
Keogh joins hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper to discuss feedback from Australia's defence industry as they pivot to respond to the challenges of COVID-19 and the local push to develop a truly sovereign defence industry capability.
Building on this, Keogh will expand on the growing need for government to support the development of strategic resource assets, learning the lessons from allies. Finally, he discusses the growing promise of Western Australia, not only as a defence industry hub, but as a "Five Eyes defence services hub" for the Indo-Pacific and the industry, economic and employment benefits supporting allied forces can provide.
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The Defence Connect team
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INSIGHT: Chief of Air Force on shaping the RAAF to meet an evolving strategic environment
29 juli 2020 · 41 min
At the start of July, the federal government announced a $270 billion commitment to defence spending for the coming decade, and a new holistic strategy for dealing with an increasingly uncertain world in the Indo-Pacific. Lees meer
In this exclusive interview, the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, AO, DSC, gives host Phil Tarrant the inside story on how his team is rethinking what a modern air force should look like - and how it can better collaborate with other elements of the ADF and government to drive change.
AIRMSHL Hupfeld lifts the lid on working with artificial intelligence on the Loyal Wingman platform, "robust" conversations with his counterparts in the Navy and Army on an integrated military, the drive towards a fifth-gen fighting force and how the lesson from COVID-19 must be to shore up global supply chains.
He also talks candidly about his love of flying, his journey into the top job in the RAAF, and how he can't wait to get out in his Airtourer and P-51 Mustang in the near future.
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The Defence Connect team
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INSIGHT: Capability development, interoperability and the US-Australia relationship – Mark Weinrich, US Marine Attaché, US embassy, Canberra
23 juli 2020 · 32 min
In this episode of Defence Connect Insight Podcast, the US embassy's Marine Attaché, Mark Weinrich, delves into rapidly evolving relationship between the US Marines and the Australian Defence Force. Lees meer
Weinrich joins host Steve Kuper to also discuss his career from piloting an EA-6B Prowler, to working with the UK Royal Marines Commandos and his transition to supporting the Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D).
Tune in to this episode to hear about the current training projects being undertaken by MRF-D, how the Corps are adapting to advances in technology and responding to adversaries capabilities, and how the Commandant's Planning Guidance provides young marines with the opportunity to instigate change.
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Maintaining agility through COVID-19 - Grant Sanderson, Electro Optic Systems
16 juli 2020 · 35 min
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is the nation's second largest ASX-listed defence and aerospace entity, with clear ambitions to reach the number one spot. Lees meer
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the technology company's CEO of defence, Grant Sanderson, to discuss EOS' recent $100 million contract with the Australian Army, the process for generating innovation within the organisation, and EOS' view towards the future of the defence industry.
Sanderson reflects on how the business has met its service and support obligations throughout the pandemic, whether Australia has the sovereign manufacturing capability to meet its domestic and international export needs, and the biggest challenges being faced by EOS at the moment.
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INSIGHT: Lessons on national security from a career in diplomacy - Dave Sharma MP
9 juli 2020 · 47 min
Prior to becoming the member for Wentworth, Dave Sharma spent four years as ambassador of Australia to Israel, navigating the politics and geo-strategic realities of a region as complex and diverse as our own. Lees meer
In this episode of Defence Connect Insight, Sharma joins hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper to share his learnings from his time as an ambassador, the similarities between Australia and Israel's geopolitical circumstances, and his insights into the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Sharma explains why it's important for Australians to become more involved in conversations around national security, what skills incoming diplomats will need moving forward, and why Israel has such a strong tech innovation sector.
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From micro-business to leading distributer - Graeme Bulte, Aquaterro
2 juli 2020 · 44 min
Founded almost 26 years ago, Aquaterro is today one of Australia's largest providers of operational, tactical and safety equipment to government, military and commercial end users. Lees meer
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the company's founder and CEO, Graeme Bulte, to share the journey of Aquaterro from its humble beginnings in commercial fishing to a trusted supplier for the country's defence force, federal law enforcement, and border protection agencies.
Bulte reflects on the need for greater resilience in Australia's own supply chain, reveals how he balances current contracts with investing into the future of the business, and provides some tips for other SMEs starting out in defence.
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The Defence Connect team
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Supporting Australia's veterans and service personnel - Jason Scanes, Forsaken Fighters
25 juni 2020 · 30 min
After serving as an army captain in Afghanistan, Jason Scanes was under the impression that his interpreter would be granted a special protection visa to join him in Australia. Lees meer
Five years later, frustrated with the lack of transparency around the status of the application, Scanes founded Forsaken Fighters to support other veterans and mission essential personnel in similar positions.
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Scanes joins host Phil Tarrant to talk about why his not-for-profit organisation is so critical for those who have served, the psychological implications around this issue of moral injury, and how the application process could be improved.
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Bolstering domestic capabilities in the wake of coronavirus – Robert Nioa, NIOA
18 juni 2020 · 39 min
COVID-19 has shone a light on just how critical sovereign industry and manufacturing is to Australia's national security. Lees meer
On this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Robert Nioa, managing director of NIOA, Australia's largest privately-owned supplier of small arms and ammunition to the sports shooter, law enforcement and military markets.
Nioa shares the lessons learned through the evolution of the business since its establishment in 1973 and how those lessons can inform a resurgent Australian manufacturing capacity in the post-COVID world.
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Providing an agile workforce to the defence industry – Drew Horsell, Horsell, and Jon Westerland, KBR
11 juni 2020 · 36 min
Veteran-owned consulting business Horsell has been providing personalised services in the defence space for the last 13 years. Lees meer
On this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Horsell's director and principal consultant, Drew Horsell, and professionalisation manager at KBR, Jon Westerland, to talk about how the two companies collaborate to deliver value to the nation's defence sector.
Horsell explains why he decided to leave the military and establish his own business, how he ensures he is recruiting the right people, and why effective communication is so critical for defence industry SMEs.
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The Defence Connect team
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INSIGHT: COVID-19 implications on national sovereignty - the Hon. David Fawcett
4 juni 2020 · 45 min
On this episode of Defence Connect Insight, hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper are joined by the Hon. David Fawcett, senator for South Australia and chair of the parliamentary joint standing committee on foreign affairs, defence and trade. Lees meer
Fawcett delves into the inquiry he is currently leading into the strategic implications of COVID-19, how Australia is currently faring in terms of national sovereignty, and his committee's sentiment towards the nation's potential to develop its local supply chain.
He explains how COVID-19 has accelerated conversations around national resilience, the strategic implications of the pandemic in relation to human rights, and the tangible action expected to come out of this inquiry.
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The Defence Connect team
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Collaboration between scientists, industry and government - Tanya Monro, Defence Science and Technology
28 mei 2020 · 31 min
The Defence Science and Technology Group is responsible for delivering expert, impartial advice and innovative solutions to support Australia's defence and national security capabilities. Lees meer
The department's chief defence scientist, Professor Tanya Monro, joins host Phil Tarrant to delve into the critical nature of the relationship between industry, universities and the scientific community.
Professor Monro provides insight into her role as both a manager and a thought leader, what her team learnt from the success of the Rapid Response Group, and how SMEs can further support Defence outcomes.
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The Defence Connect team
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Celebrating two decades of homegrown Australian ingenuity - Jim Whalley and Steve Robinson, Nova Systems
21 mei 2020 · 30 min
Nova Systems' 20-year anniversary in business is a testament to the organisation's commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and delivering value to its stakeholders. Lees meer
On this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, the company's founder and chairman, Jim Whalley, and CEO, Steve Robinson, join host Phil Tarrant to reflect on the genesis story of Nova Systems, the evolution of the organisation over the last two decades, and the story behind their infamous safari suit tradition.
They discuss how COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of Australia's sovereign defence and industrial capabilities, share their recommendations for emerging SMEs in the defence sector, and forecast what the future holds for the business.
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Teaming up to support the COVID-19 frontline – Ben Barona, Defence Science and Technology, and Craig Maynard, Axiom Precision Manufacturing
14 mei 2020 · 25 min
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, a global shortage of protective face shields prompted a collaborative project between the Department of Defence and a local SME to help support medical workers battling the virus on the frontline. Lees meer
On this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant s joined by Ben Barona, program leader of research and engineering at Defence Science and Technology (DST), and Craig Maynard, general manager of Axiom Precision Manufacturing, to share the story behind this critical partnership.
Barona and Maynard delve into the history of the decade-long relationship between DST and Axiom, the process of turning the protective shield project around in a matter of days, and the most effective way for SMEs to position themselves to attract good opportunities.
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Building the nation's intellectual edge – MAJGEN Mick Ryan AM, Australian Defence College
7 mei 2020 · 33 min
On this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Major General Mick Ryan AM and host Phil Tarrant delve into the importance of developing the intellectual advantage of Australia's defence community. Lees meer
MAJGEN Ryan breaks down his role as the commander of the Australian Defence College, how Australia's training and education programs compare to its allies, and what advantages Australia has in terms of rolling out professional development.
MAJGEN Ryan shares how the Australian Defence College is embracing the transition to fifth-generation, how the organisation has adapted to a COVID-19 learning environment, and his predictions for the future focal issues of defence education.
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Digitally adapting the Australian War Memorial - Matthew Anderson, Australian War Memorial
30 april 2020 · 29 min
Dubbed "Australia's most sacred place" by Prime Minister Scott Morrison in his recent Anzac Day address, the Australian War Memorial is the nation's tribute to the courage and sacrifice of generations of men and women who served in war. Lees meer
On this episode of Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Matthew Anderson to discuss his pathway to being appointed the War Memorial's director just a few weeks ago, how the institution fared on facilitating a remote commemoration of Anzac Day, and his priorities over the coming months in his new role.
Anderson explains how his team are navigating the disruptive environment of COVID-19, why the $498 million slated for the landmark's development is critical for the local economy, and how the Australian defence industry can be more involved in supporting the War Memorial's objectives.
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INSIGHT: Cyber and information warfare – MAJGEN Marcus Thompson AM, Department of Defence
23 april 2020 · 34 min
Major General Marcus Thompson AM has been the head of the Information Warfare Division at the Department of Defence since its establishment in 2017. Lees meer
MAJGEN Thompson joins hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper on this episode of Defence Connect Insight Podcast to discuss what prompted the formation of the division, and how his strategy strikes a balance between reactively responding to emerging threats and proactively looking to the future.
The Major General outlines the qualities he looks for in recruiting talent to his team, the important distinction between national resilience and security, and the role of the ADF and, more specifically, his division, in responding to significant events such as COVID-19 and the Australian bushfires.
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National resilience through COVID-19
16 april 2020 · 23 min
On this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant and deputy editor Steve Kuper recap the biggest national security and defence industry headlines over the past few weeks. Lees meer
They reflect on the ongoing challenge to national sovereignty in the face of COVID-19, the complexities surrounding Australia's position in the Indo-Pacific, and a major milestone for Navy's OPV program.
Phil and Steve also delve into Japan's decision to locally develop their next-gen fighter, the Royal Navy's acceptance of HMS Audacious, and updates on the SEA 1000 future submarine project.
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INSIGHT: Establishing a grand strategy – Dr Peter Layton, PhD
9 april 2020 · 23 min
On this episode of Defence Connect Insight Podcast, visiting fellow at the Griffith University Asia Institute, Dr Peter Layton, unpacks the forward-looking problem-solving approach that is grand strategy. Lees meer
Dr Layton and host Steve Kuper delve into the importance of building such a strategy for Australia, why China's expansion into the Pacific could be a cause for concern, and how Australia can respond to this challenge in light of its long-term objectives.
Dr Layton explains the difference between grand strategy and national interest, who is responsible for co-ordinating this approach, and how other middle powers have tackled the implementation of grand strategies to their benefit.
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Working towards a fully sustainable AQS-24B – Gene Cumm, Northrop Grumman Corporation
2 april 2020 · 23 min
Northrop Grumman is making headway on its goal of locally manufacturing all assets of its unmanned minehunting system AQS-24B for use within Australia. Lees meer
Tune in to this episode of Defence Connect Podcast with host Phil Tarrant to hear from the company's director of international mine warfare programs, Gene Cumm, on its accomplishments over the past year.
Cumm reveals the finer details of the AQS-24B platform, how Northrop Grumman was involved in Australian mine warfare Exercise Dugong, and which manufacturer received the organisation's first Australian purchase order.
He also delves into how successful the platform has been in servicing the US Navy, the attitudes of the US defence sector towards Australian manufacturers, and how he predicts the program will develop within the next year.
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Next generation tactical watercraft – Darren Schuback and Ryan Carmichael, The Whiskey Project
26 maart 2020 · 32 min
Veterans Darren Schuback and Ryan Carmichael established The Whiskey Project with the intent of disrupting the maritime technology space, launching the kind of modular tactical watercraft they wished they'd had access to when they served. Lees meer
Schuback and Carmichael join host Phil Tarrant on this episode of Defence Connect Podcast to share how their career paths merged into founding their business, the shortfalls of other watercraft on the market, and how their model has been designed to adapt to Navy requirements moving forward.
They further outline the process of designing and generating their vessel, how they are funding the project, and the important role it plays in addressing the safety and performance concerns of the Australian defence sector.
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INSIGHT: Australia's relationship with China – Andrew Hastie MP
19 maart 2020 · 37 min
On this episode of Defence Connect Insight Podcast, Andrew Hastie MP joins hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper to break down the unique dynamics of the relationship between Australia and China. Lees meer
The federal member for Canning and chair of the parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security dissects China's rising influence in the Pacific, the security challenges China poses to Australia's national sovereignty, and how Australia can navigate this complex relationship to improve its national security.
Hastie shares his career trajectory to becoming a member of Parliament, why it's critical to approach negotiations from a position of strength, and how history should inform one's strategic insight.
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The Defence Connect team