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Setting the AUKUS record straight, with Dr Ross Babbage
22 augustus 2024 · 42 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Dr Ross Babbage, CEO of Strategic Forum and senior non-resident fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. Lees meer
The pair begin their conversation discussing the origins of Dr Babbage's report for the Lowy Institute, Deterrence and alliance power: Why the AUKUS submarines matter and how they can be delivered.
The pair also discuss:
Some of the concerns in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom around delivering the future SSN-AUKUS fleet.
The risk/reward opportunity available to Australia as part of the generational nation-building program AUKUS represents.
Setting the record straight on some of the misconceptions and focal points that dominate the national conversation about AUKUS.
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The Defence Connect team
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Regional business and the defence supply chain, with Mandy Walker
15 augustus 2024 · 14 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, the 2024 Western Australian AgriFutures Rural Women's Award winner, Mandy Walker, joins senior journalist Robert Dougherty to discuss new ways to integrate regional businesses into the defence supply chain to resist seasonal challenges in Australia. Lees meer
The pair discuss the 2024 WA AgriFutures Rural Women's Award, the national finals, and working in Western Australia.
Walker, co-manager of Walkers Diesel Services, then explains a new initiative expected to pave the way for regional engineering businesses to participate in the defence industry supply chain.
Walker and Dougherty wrap up the podcast by looking at decision making in Western Australia and her plans to win the national AgriFutures award.
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CYBER UNCUT: The growing vulnerability of Australia's healthcare sector, with AUCloud's Peter Maloney
12 augustus 2024 · 24 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Peter Maloney, CEO and managing director of AUCloud, joins host Liam Garman to examine the 71 per cent year-on-year increase in cyber attacks against healthcare systems and the risks that this will pose for regular Australians. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by unpacking key findings from the 2024 Cyber Security Healthcare Report and the key factors that contribute to this alarming trend.
Maloney then provides insight into the Monash Health and MediSecure data breaches and what steps that healthcare providers must take to prevent future breaches.
They wrap up the podcast by looking at the ethical implications of healthcare data breaches, while Maloney details the must-need strategies and technologies to ameliorate this risk.
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Afghanistan, artillery and the Australian Defence Force, with Adrian Bucci
8 augustus 2024 · 37 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Australian Army veteran Adrian Bucci joins senior journalist Robert Dougherty to discuss life in the Australian Defence Force, his deployment to Afghanistan, and becoming the first Australian forward observer to fire artillery on operations since the Vietnam War. Lees meer
The pair discuss Major (Ret'd) Bucci's time with the Royal Australian Artillery, parachuting with the ADF, and assignment with United Kingdom troops during Exercise Long Look.
Bucci then explains the changes to a post-Western intervention Afghanistan as the Taliban takes on a more solidified governmental role.
Bucci and Dougherty wrap up the podcast looking at the current world demand for 155mm artillery munitions and what new recruits can look forward to during a career in the Australian Defence Force.
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SPOTLIGHT: Establishing freedom of manoeuvre in the EMS, with L3Harris' Ed Zoiss
7 augustus 2024 · 25 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Ed Zoiss, President, Space and Airborne Systems at L3Harris, joins host Liam Garman to unpack how integrated all-domain electronic warfare is a fundamental capability in today's defence landscape, and how the Australian Defence Force must establish freedom of manoeuvre in the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS). Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast examining how electronic warfare is used in modern military operations and how L3Harris is helping Australia leverage the power of information.
Zoiss then unpacks L3Harris' collaboration with the US Space Force and how space capabilities will be critical for the monitoring and detection of emerging hypersonic and ballistic missile threats.
The podcast wraps up assessing the future of electronic warfare and space operations, and how Australia can leverage the Australia–US alliance and AUKUS to build their capabilities in these domains.
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SPOTLIGHT: Test and evaluation for nuclear submarine operations, with QinetiQ's Christopher Groves and Graeme Bick
5 augustus 2024 · 33 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Christopher Groves, former Royal Navy submariner and underwater business development lead at QinetiQ, and Graeme Bick, QinetiQ's global test and evaluation campaign chief solution architect, join host Liam Garman to unpack how test and evaluation will be critical for the success of Australia's nuclear-powered submarine program. Lees meer
The trio begin the podcast examining the role of T&E in submarine operations, especially in ensuring that the capability remains undetectable while on deployment.
Groves and Bick then discuss Australia's unique geography and oceanographic conditions, and how the transition from conventionally powered to nuclear-powered submarines will pose interesting challenges for Defence and industry.
Bick continues the podcast by unpacking how the Submarine Rotational Force - West will shake up naval operations in Australia before Groves wraps up, looking at how T&E will be fundamental for the introduction of emerging capabilities into the Australian Defence Force.
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CYBER UNCUT: Coming to grips with the increasing severity of IT outages
5 augustus 2024 · 38 min
In this episode of the Cyber Daily podcast, Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson, and Liam Garman unpack how society must come to terms with the growing magnitude of IT mishaps and recent changes to Australia's cyber security leadership. Lees meer
The podcast begins by analysing the CrowdStrike IT outage and how IT mishaps will increasingly threaten society as we know it – discussing alternatives, including supplier diversification for business and government redundancies.
They then discuss the appointment of Minister Tony Burke as Australia's new cyber security minister and whether his responsibilities – including the portfolios of home affairs, immigration, arts and cyber security, will give cyber enough time around the cabinet table.
They wrap up by looking at how local government continues to be a weak link in Australia's cyber security chain.
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A robust relationship with plenty to offer both, with representative Douglas Hsu, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
1 augustus 2024 · 23 min
In this special episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper speaks to Taiwan's most senior representative, Douglas Hsu, to discuss the bilateral relationship and opportunities, and the China question. Lees meer
The pair discuss a range of topics affecting the future of both Australia and Taiwan and the future of security in the Indo-Pacific region, including:
The economic and industrial lessons learned by Taiwan throughout its rapid industrialisation and how they can help to shape Australia's own industrial development.
The island democracy's growing concerns for its security and how the bilateral relationship with Australia is helping to prepare the nation in the event of the unthinkable.
The future opportunities, risks, and state of preparedness in the nation amid mounting provocations by the People's Republic of China.
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SPOTLIGHT: What Australia can learn from the US, British and European defence sectors, with Nova Systems' Dean Rosenfield and Shelley Willsmore
31 juli 2024 · 36 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Nova Systems CEO Dean Rosenfield and chief people officer Shelley Willsmore join host Liam Garman to unpack key lessons from the war in Ukraine for Australia's industrial base and how Australia can better collaborate with its AUKUS partners. Lees meer
Rosenfield and Willsmore begin the podcast examining key lessons from the British and European defence industries following Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.
They then unpack the concept of diversification across the tripartite AUKUS alliance, ensuring that defence industry and allied militaries don't duplicate efforts, before examining the role of capability audits in defence.
The trio wrap up the podcast looking into overcoming workforce challenges and the importance of ensuring Australia gets Test and Evaluation capability right, following the release of the Defence Industry Development Strategy.
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How martial arts can support the veteran community, with Scott Steer
29 juli 2024 · 41 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Australian Army veteran and judoka Scott Steer joins Liam Garman to discuss how he and his team are supporting Australia's veteran community through martial arts with the Veterans Grappling Foundation. Lees meer
The pair discuss Steer's career in judo before joining the Australian Army, and where he developed the idea of the Veterans Grappling Foundation.
Steer then explains how the principles of martial arts – in particular, grappling arts such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo – are important tools in facilitating the transition from military to civilian life.
Steer and Garman wrap up the podcast looking at some of the challenges in establishing the charity and its next steps.
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SPOTLIGHT: Leveraging AUKUS to build a credible submarine deterrence, with VADM (Ret'd) Dave Johnson
25 juli 2024 · 35 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Vice Admiral (Ret'd) Dave Johnson, vice-president at L3Harris Technologies, joins host Liam Garman to unpack how L3Harris is leveraging technology-sharing arrangements under the AUKUS partnership to support Australian Defence capability, and how the company is supporting Australia's transition to a nuclear-powered submarine future. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast unpacking Australia's role in AUKUS and L3Harris' commitment to the region, before examining how the company is partnering with industry and academia to enhance the nation's defence capabilities.
VADM (Ret'd) Johnson then shares his thoughts on how technology-sharing arrangements under AUKUS Pillars I and II will support the ADF and the benefits of the Submarine Rotational Force - West.
They wrap-up the podcast examining the opportunities and challenges of SRF-W for industry, how industry can leverage opportunities presented by AUKUS, and the critical factors for success in building a long-term nuclear-powered submarine sustainment capability.
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CYBER UNCUT: Making your ICS/OT environments cyber secure, with Dragos' Lesley Carhart
22 juli 2024 · 45 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Lesley Carhart, director of incident response for North America at Dragos, joins host Liam Garman to unpack how businesses can improve their ICS/OT cyber processes, before giving some tangible advice for business leaders on how they can build their incident response plans. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by unpacking some common and emerging threat trends being observed across ICS environments and how companies need to build a bridge between IT and OT teams to protect assets.
Carhart then details why OT security is so immature relative to IT security and shares some practical steps that organisations must take to protect their ICS.
The podcast wraps up with some tangible advice on how businesses can build incident response plans, ensuring that they can streamline the resumption of operations in the event of a cyber incident.
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Assessing the region's rapidly closing risk window, with Mike Pezzullo
19 juli 2024 · 52 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by the former deputy secretary strategy in the Department of Defence and secretary of the Department of Home Affairs, Michael Pezzullo, to take a look into the not-too-distant future of the Indo-Pacific's balance of power. Lees meer
The pair begin their discussion with a conversation about the ongoing hostilities in the South China Sea and the rapidly closing window of opportunity to prepare for the potential of great power conflict in our region.
The pair also discuss:
The measures Australia can take to rapidly expand our national defence capability ahead of a potential confrontation over Taiwan.
The fallout of a conflict between the United States and the People's Republic of China and its long-term impact on the Indo-Pacific.
Our initial predictions of what to expect over the next three years as President Xi Jinping's 2027 deadline approaches.
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CYBER UNCUT: Assange – journalist or traitor?
15 juli 2024 · 43 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson, and Liam Garman analyse the genesis of the Optus and Medibank hacks before debating the return of Julian Assange to Australia. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by pulling apart recent findings on the cause of the Optus and Medibank hacks, as well as the regulatory responses from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
Tarrant, MAJGEN (Ret'd) Thompson, and Garman then share their thoughts on the ongoing Assange controversy and how WikiLeaks not only sowed political discord but also put the lives of Australian soldiers at risk.
The podcast wraps up by unpacking the role of artificial intelligence in prosecuting information operations.
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Becoming the world's most cyber-secure nation, with Cyber Security Minister Clare O'Neil
11 juli 2024 · 42 min
In this special crossover episode of the Defence Connect Podcast and Cyber Uncut podcast, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security Clare O'Neil joins Liam Garman to unpack how the Albanese government aims to make Australia the world's most cyber-secure nation by 2030 and gives firsthand insight into upcoming cyber security legislation to keep us safe online. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by going behind the curtain to see what threats keep Minister O'Neil up at night, and how the government is tackling such a broad array of online threats – from phishing attacks to credential stuffing and insider threats.
Minister O'Neil then shares her thoughts on the recent Deloitte report on the Optus attack and clears up some common questions on SOCI/SLACIP.
The podcast wraps up by looking at upcoming cyber security legislation and what the future of digital transformation looks like in Australia.
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CYBER UNCUT: Becoming the world's most cyber secure nation, with Cyber Security Minister Clare O'Neil
8 juli 2024 · 41 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security Clare O'Neil joins Cyber Daily editor Liam Garman to unpack how the Albanese government aims to make Australia the world's most cyber secure nation by 2030 and give firsthand insight into upcoming cyber security legislation to keep us safe online. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by going behind the curtain to see what threats keep Minister O'Neil up at night, and how the government is tackling such a broad array of online threats - from phishing attacks, to credential stuffing and insider threats.
Minister O'Neil then shares her thoughts on the recent Deloitte report on the Optus attack, and clears up some common questions on SOCI/SLACIP.
The podcast wraps up by looking at some upcoming cyber security legislation and what the future of digital transformation looks like in Australia.
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Local infrastructure – key to delivering Defence capabilities, with Cr Peter Hudson
4 juli 2024 · 33 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Rockingham City Councillor Peter Hudson joins host Liam Garman to unpack the role of local government in delivering infrastructure needed for AUKUS Pillars I and II. Lees meer
Cr Hudson and Garman begin unpacking the infrastructure that is needed to deliver large-ticket defence items, and how Australia needs a national security strategy to ensure a whole-of-nation approach to national security.
They then discuss what the federal and state governments need to do to deliver Defence capabilities and address the workforce gap.
The podcast wraps up discussing the rise of China and rising political uncertainty within Australia's AUKUS allies.
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CYBER UNCUT: LockBit out for revenge and the latest insights from the Australian Cyber Security Summit
1 juli 2024 · 28 min
In this episode of Cyber Uncut, Liam Garman and Daniel Croft unpack the latest cyber security news, complete with some interesting lessons for business leaders from this year's Australian Cyber Security Summit. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast with an update on allegations of a breach at a global professional services company, before analysing how businesses need to refine post-breach communications by including receptionists, assistants and call centres in their strategies.
They then look at the Australian Communications and Media Authority's recent judgment on the cause of the Optus hack, and recent moves from LockBit targeting US financial institutions and the Indonesian government.
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The Cyber Uncut team
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CYBER UNCUT: Australian Cyber Security Summit edition!
1 juli 2024 · 25 min
In this episode, the Cyber Daily team went live at the Australian Cyber Security Summit, where we caught up with AUCloud's Peter Maloney, Mercury ISS' Edward Farrell, and Brendan Dowling – Australia's ambassador for cyber affairs and critical technology. Lees meer
Farrell talks about his company's 10-year journey and how Mercury ISS has expanded its cyber security offering.
Dowling explains exactly what his role entails and the importance of international collaboration in fighting cyber crime.
Maloney breaks down AUCloud's 2024 Cyber Security Healthcare Report on the threats facing the healthcare industry and how the sector can protect itself in the face of growing cyber attacks.
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A growing chorus calls for a national security strategy, with ANU's Professor John Blaxland
28 juni 2024 · 49 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper speaks with Professor John Blaxland about Australia's growing need for a national security strategy. Lees meer
The pair also discuss:
Blaxland's history as an Army intelligence and signals officer, his transfer to the Australian National University, and his career as an academic working in Washington.
The recently commissioned RSL report authored by Blaxland outlining the geopolitical, strategic, and environmental challenges that necessitate an Australian National Security Strategy.
The individual components of an Australian National Security Strategy and setting us up for success in the face of great power competition.
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Doing the rounds – the week that was in Defence and defence industry
24 juni 2024 · 19 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, hosts Steve Kuper and Rob Dougherty discuss the events and topics that were making headlines across industry. Lees meer
Reporting live from the 2024 Australian Cyber Security Summit in Canberra, the pair also discuss:
The Ukrainian ambassador's indication of interest in Australia's retiring Tiger attack helicopters.
Setting the record straight on debate around Australia donating the retired F/A-18 Hornets to Ukraine.
The ongoing strengthening of the relationships between the world's autocratic powers: Russia, China, and North Korea.
Mounting concerns that the United States may not directly intervene in the event of Chinese hostilities towards Taiwan.
The US' "hellscape" strategy for supporting expanded foreign military sales to Taiwan.
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Unpacking the history of Australia's defence policy and posture, with Michael Pezzullo
14 juni 2024 · 39 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by former deputy secretary strategy in the Department of Defence and secretary of the Department of Home Affairs, Michael Pezzullo, to discuss the "long arc" of Australia's defence policy. Lees meer
The pair begin their discussion focusing on the early days of Australia's "sovereign" defence policy, beginning in the aftermath of the Second World War, and our double-edged sword fear of "entrapment" and "abandonment".
They also discuss:
The evolution of Australia's defence policy and posture during the Cold War, culminating in the 1986 Dibb Report and 1987 Defence White Paper which continues to influence the nation's posture and policy to this day.
The 2009 Defence White Paper whose development was led by Pezzullo and the Force 2030 concept which marks the first time China's regional ambitions are highlighted and accounted for in Australian planning.
The current predicament Australia finds itself facing in light of mounting great power tension and competition in the Indo-Pacific and our need to rapidly prepare.
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Moving beyond the End of History
7 juni 2024 · 33 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Liam Garman, Steve Kuper, and Robert Dougherty address confusion surrounding the government's recent recruitment announcement and examine why governments in the West remain complacent despite the continued rise of authoritarian powers. Lees meer
Dougherty unpacks the federal government's recent announcement to open ADF recruitment to permanent residents from New Zealand, the UK, the US, and Canada and what this will mean for Defence.
The trio then examine the West's continued complacency regarding national security and America's waning geopolitical hegemony, discussing whether we are looking at the end of the "end of history".
The podcast wraps up analysing the recent Collins Class life-of-type extension and the extent of Australia's deterrence gap.
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SPOTLIGHT: Unlocking Defence performance through infrastructure design, with HDR's Tim Napper
3 juni 2024 · 40 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Tim Napper, federal principal at HDR, joins host Liam Garman to unpack how the Australian Defence Force can unlock the best from its soldiers, sailors, and aviators through estate design. Lees meer
The pair begin by discussing how the Commonwealth needs to review how it thinks about infrastructure – and how human-centric estate design can improve the wellbeing, morale, and performance of its teams.
Napper then touches on examples from the health and education sectors where data-driven design is used to improve recovery and learning.
They wrap up the podcast examining how Defence can make design and build more efficient, which will ensure that more businesses stay in Defence industry.
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CYBER UNCUT: Ticketmaster hacked, BreachForums back online, and some crazy tweets!
3 juni 2024 · 27 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Liam Garman, David Hollingworth, and Daniel Croft unpack a crazy week in cyber security – with millions of Australians caught up in attacks through to splits within the hacking community. Lees meer
The trio unpack the recent Ticketmaster breach – with millions of users impacted nationwide – and the surprising name behind the attack.
They then discuss BreachForums coming back online – and a recent split that has happened in the hacking community in response to the forum's re-emergence.
Garman, Hollingworth, and Croft wrap up the podcast by looking at new reporting guidelines for businesses and some crazy tweets surrounding the government's Digital ID laws.
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US Space Force engages with Australian SMEs at AusSpace24
31 mei 2024 · 24 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, editor of Space Connect Adam Thorn, Steve Kuper, and Liam Garman unpack AusSpace24 – Australia's biggest space sector event. Lees meer
The podcast begins by unpacking how Brigadier General Anthony Mastalir, Commander, US Space Force Indo-Pacific, and Major General Gregory Novak, Defence Space Commander, delivered insights into the future direction of Australian-US allied space interests.
The trio then unpack critical insights from the event – including how new technologies are shaping space as well as mitigating the risks of space debris.
They wrap up discussing how the industry responded to substantial government funding cuts.
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CYBER UNCUT: Generative AI – driving business efficiency but also creating new cyber vulnerabilities, with Chris Fisher from Vectra AI
27 mei 2024 · 45 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Chris Fisher, regional director of ANZ at Vectra AI, joins host Liam Garman to unpack how generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are creating new exploits for malicious actors and how cyber professionals can best prepare for these emerging threats. Lees meer
Fisher and Garman begin the podcast by examining how threat actors exploit generative AI tools, which are used to drive business efficiency, to expedite access to sensitive data.
Fisher addresses some common misconceptions in cyber security about the use of AI: how effective is AI-generated script? Can it be used to identify zero-days? What does the future of AI look like in cyber security?
The pair then address how cyber security professionals can leverage AI within their own teams to drive efficiency in prioritising and executing likely threats.
They wrap up the podcast with some top tips for businesses to protect themselves against emerging threats emanating from AI.
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Australia's growing need for a national security strategy, with Andrew Wallace MP
24 mei 2024 · 34 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper speaks with deputy chair of the parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security (PJCIS), Andrew Wallace MP. Lees meer
The pair begin their discussion focusing on the importance and need for the creation of a parliamentary joint committee on defence, with similar oversight powers to the PJCIS, to ensure that Australia's elected representatives can conduct critical oversight of Defence.
The pair also discuss:
Wallace's recent analysis piece for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, emphasising the nation's growing need to develop and institute a whole-of-nation national security strategy, building on the work of the late major general and senator Jim Molan, AO, DSC.
The number of societal, economic, and political challenges that serve to undermine and divide Australia, particularly for young Australians who feel disconnected from the nation's future and our national security.
The Coalition's national security priorities and emphasis should it be re-elected at the upcoming federal election.
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Delivering Black Hawk in record time and setting the record straight on Army's Aviation evolution
16 mei 2024 · 27 min
In this edition of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Lieutenant Colonel Meng Wang of Aviation Command, who led the capability management team of the multi-billion-dollar project to transform the Army Aviation capability. Lees meer
The pair begin the discussion focusing on the Army's need for a seamless and high-speed acquisition of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to replace the troubled fleet of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters.
They also discuss:
The Army's emphasis on building and operating a fleet of reliable, interoperable airlift helicopters that will enjoy continued support, maintenance, and upgrade pathways out to the middle of the century and potentially beyond.
Navigating the US defence bureaucracy and the foreign military sales ecosystem to provide a capability that delivers a value for money proposition and true capability outcomes for the Australian Defence Force.
LTCOL Wang's career in the Army, beginning as an aviation engineer responsible for supporting the operation of the Army Chinook fleet, and the consolidation and commonality of Army's aviation platforms around the country to deliver enhanced capability.
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Life after Parliament and the changing geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific, with Scott Morrison
9 mei 2024 · 43 min
In this exclusive episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by former prime minister and treasurer of Australia, Scott Morrison. Lees meer
The pair discuss:
Morrison's departure from politics and plans for the future, his new role as non-executive vice-chairman at American Global Strategies, and as adviser with venture capital firm DYNE.
A recent visit to South Korea, Australia's relationships in the Indo-Pacific as well as speculation surrounding defence companies Hanwha and Austal.
About a modern, grey-zone Cold War between the United States and the People's Republic of China.
Australia's increasingly complex relationship with the People's Republic of China and a recent incident between a PLA fighter jet and a Royal Australian Navy helicopter.
The empowerment of Australia's closest neighbourhood partnerships with Nauru and the Solomon Islands, and maintaining the Indo-Pacific status quo.
Australian involvement in, and the behind-the-scenes formation of, the AUKUS trilateral partnership, its original intent and vision.
The US presidential election and possible re-election of Donald Trump.
The accomplishments and downfalls of Morrison's career in politics and during his time as the 30th Prime Minister of Australia.
Morrison's own experiences with Australian Defence Force equipment such as F-35 stealth aircraft, Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles and a personal favourite – the Nimitz Class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.
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CYBER UNCUT: What advertisers and business leaders can learn from information warfare campaigns
6 mei 2024 · 52 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman unpack what advertisers and business leaders can learn from military information warfare campaigns and just how many similarities these fields share. Lees meer
They begin the podcast by looking at the history of influence on the battlefield and how business leaders today seek to harness influence through social and traditional media to proliferate their messaging.
The trio then look at core lessons from the Russian campaign during the 2016 presidential election in the US – and how Russia's market segmentation delivers interesting lessons for modern advertisers.
The podcast wraps up with an analysis of how branding and narrative can capture the imaginations of a target audience.
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Private capital key to driving SME growth, with Mark Stevens
2 mei 2024 · 46 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Mark Stevens to discuss the recently launched Periscope Capital Partners, and how the $1 billion fund will drive growth in local defence technology and innovation. Lees meer
The pair begin by unpacking how access to private capital will foster growth in Australia's sovereign defence industry, supporting supply chain resilience and delivering local economic growth.
Stevens then explains how the veteran-led team is personally motivated to ensure that the Australian Defence Force can leverage world-leading defence technology, detailing how Australia's defence SMEs can access private capital to grow their businesses.
They wrap-up the podcast examining how private capital can deliver much needed funds to defence SMEs amid Commonwealth funding uncertainty.
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CYBER UNCUT: Social media giants under fire – Biden v TikTok, Grant v X
29 april 2024 · 22 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Liam Garman and David Hollingworth unpack how the US and Australian governments are holding social media giants responsible for their content and data safety. Lees meer
The pair begin by discussing revelations that Congress is looking to force ByteDance to sell TikTok in the United States to an approved third party or face being shut down.
They then discuss how Julie Inman Grant, Australia's eSafety commissioner, is challenging X for hosting videos of the Wakeley stabbing attack and their rocky history.
The podcast wraps up by analysing the recent OracleCMS hack.
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Putting veteran families first, with the Family of Veterans Guild's Renee Wilson
25 april 2024 · 43 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Renee Wilson joins host Phil Tarrant to announce the rebrand of War Widows NSW to the Families of Veterans Guild, and how the organisation has a renewed mission to support all veteran family members. Lees meer
The podcast begins detailing the reason behind the rebrand and how the organisation will support all family members of veterans who have quietly served.
Wilson then outlines the history of War Widows NSW and how the newly rebranded Families of Veterans Guild is rising to the challenge to fill the gaps between existing veteran organisations, including providing support to family members of veterans who may not meet the stringent eligibility criteria of current groups.
The pair then unpack how the Families of Veterans Guild will work alongside other veteran organisations to help serve former ADF members and their families.
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SPOTLIGHT: Mission engineering – a missing piece of the capability puzzle, with Downer's Rachel Hatton and Nathan Rickard
18 april 2024 · 37 min
Have you picked up on the rising swell of interest in mission engineering? In this episode, Rachel Hatton, Downer Professional Services' Head of Mission Engineering, and Nathan Rickard, Technical Director, join Liam Garman to help demystify mission engineering, explaining why it has become a hot topic and what industry need to know. Lees meer
The trio begin the podcast unpacking how making projects and platforms "king" in the capability life cycle has resulted in a force that isn't fit for purpose in the new strategic context, suggesting a paradigm shift that prioritises evidence-based decision making and a "top-down" approach.
Hatton and Rickard explain the what, how, and why of mission engineering and its critical role in delivering capability at speed and on budget while ensuring that Defence is building the right things to enable key mission outcomes.
The team talk about mission engineering's evolution within the US Department of Defense and wraps up with an analysis of how mission engineering will be pivotal to delivering the strategic imperatives outlined in the Defence Strategic Review.
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SPOTLIGHT: Introducing the Australian Digital Defence Industry Matrix, with BenchOn's Tim Walmsley
17 april 2024 · 33 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Tim Walmsley, founder and CEO of BenchOn, joins host Liam Garman to officially launch the Australian Digital Defence Industry Matrix – an AI-powered platform that connects suppliers with the requirements of project teams from right across Defence industry. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast discussing how the Defence Strategic Review and Defence Industry Development Strategy changed the landscape of defence industry, making it easier for overseas companies to compete with Australian suppliers for Defence projects.
Walmsley then unveils the Australian Digital Defence Industry Matrix (ADDIM) as a solution – a platform that connects suppliers and contractors to smooth the peaks and troughs of defence contracting to help Australian businesses compete across Australian and AUKUS supply chains.
Launching this week, Walmsley then discusses how thousands of Australian small-to-medium sized enterprises have already joined the platform to leverage the benefits of interconnectivity.
The pair wrap up the podcast looking at how ADDIM will support defence businesses and improve the resiliency of Australian supply chains.
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CYBER UNCUT: Using Australian cyber regulation as a global blueprint for tackling crime, with Rapid7's Sabeen Malik
15 april 2024 · 53 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Sabeen Malik, vice-president of global government affairs and public policy at Rapid7, joins Liam Garman to discuss the changing nature of global tech policy – applauding Australia's stringent cyber security legislation. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by discussing Malik's time developing tech policy within the Obama administration and how there is a hesitancy among policymakers to acknowledge the nefarious application of popular new technologies.
Malik then applauds Australia as a world leader in cyber security and recommends that Australia could strengthen its frameworks yet further with privacy regulations that make cyber personally relevant to all individuals and organisations.
They then discuss the necessity of public-private partnerships for cyber security, given the expertise of the private sector.
The podcast wraps up with some tips for businesses to get ahead of the curb and prepare for future regulations in the sector, including developing bespoke processes based on unique risk profiles.
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CYBER UNCUT: A pipeline between Australia's national security agencies and the cyber industry
12 april 2024 · 43 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack building a nexus between academia, business and our national security organisations to build a stronger domestic cyber security industry. Lees meer
MAJGEN (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson begins the podcast by discussing his experience setting up the Australian Defence Force's initial cyber and information warfare capabilities and discusses creating a pathway into the cyber security industry to foster public-private innovation.
The pair then unpack the challenges in creating a nexus between academia, industry and national security with the risk of foreign interference on university campuses.
Tarrant and Thompson then discuss the Change Healthcare hack and the operating model of politically and financially motivated criminal gangs.
The podcast wraps up by analysing the benefits of the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act and the Australian Digital ID legislation and how governments can improve legislation yet further.
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CYBER UNCUT: Targeting modern industrial control systems, with Ben Miller, CISO at Dragos
8 april 2024 · 37 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Ben Miller, chief information security officer at Dragos, joins host Liam Garman to unpack the increasing number of ransomware attacks directed towards industrial organisations and how OT/ICS operators can better protect their assets. Lees meer
The pair begin by unpacking how threat groups have adapted their TTPs to attack modern industrial organisations and how ransomware attacks on manufacturers continue to disrupt global supply chains.
Miller then details how OT/ICS operators can strengthen their cyber security posture and how the industry can better collaborate to enhance cyber resilience.
The podcast wraps up by unpacking how Dragos enhances the threat detection and response strategies of industrial operators and what the future of OT cyber security looks like.
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SPOTLIGHT: What does sovereignty mean in a post-DIDS industry? With Stephen Kowal, CEO of Atturra
5 april 2024 · 36 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Stephen Kowal, chief executive officer of Atturra, joins host Liam Garman to unpack how Atturra is building a uniquely sovereign workforce to deliver for Defence – and deliver some top tips for SMEs in the defence industry. Lees meer
The pair commence unpacking the importance of sovereignty given Australia's geographic isolation, and what the Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) means for Australian industrial capability.
Kowal then unpacks the workforce constraints facing the defence industry, and what initiatives Atturra employs to get the most from their workforce.
The podcast wraps up with some top tips for SMEs navigating this journey, and how Atturra will continue delivering for Defence.
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CYBER UNCUT: Insights direct from the cyber battlefield, with Raj Samani, SVP and chief scientist at Rapid7
3 april 2024 · 43 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Raj Samani, senior vice-president and chief scientist at Rapid7, joins host Liam Garman to provide intelligence direct from the cyber security battlefield. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast by discussing the links between leading threat groups and rogue states, detailing their TTPs and operating models.
Samani then unpacks recent findings from North Korea's Kimsuky threat group, lifting the veil on how such threat actors target companies and how Rapid7 works with governments and businesses to keep them safe online.
The podcast wraps up by examining emerging TTP trends and how businesses can build effective systems and processes to monitor their organisation's attack surface.
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Developing Army's hand-to-hand combatives program, with Paul Cale
28 maart 2024 · 40 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Paul Cale, the Australian Army's subject matter expert for the Army Combatives Program (ACP), to unpack how Cale developed ACP and the importance of combatives in modern close-quarters combat. Lees meer
The pair begin the podcast unpacking the origins of ACP and how Cale drew from his experiences in Afghanistan as a member of 2 Commando and a career in martial arts to develop the Army Combatives Program.
Cale then unpacks the ACP core principles and theory, and how they are universal across close-quarters fighting.
The podcast wraps up looking at how Army can enhance the delivery of ACP, including encouraging the art of hand-to-hand combatives in the military through the introduction of combatives master trainers.
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Aussie innovation supporting navies around the world, with Jeffrey Hawkins, Pivot Maritime International
21 maart 2024 · 32 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Jeffrey Hawkins, managing director of Pivot Maritime International, to discuss the role of innovation in Australia's modern defence industry. Lees meer
The pair discuss:
The history of Pivot Maritime International and what sets the Tasmanian company apart from competitors to see the company emerge as one of the nation's great unsung defence industry innovators.
Hawkins' experience and what it takes – skills and mindset – to build an innovative business culture and what he believes sets Pivot apart from other companies.
What is next for Hawkins and Pivot as the company continues to focus on innovation and delivering for Australia's defence capability.
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CYBER UNCUT: Swifties become victims of credential stuffing campaign, while the risk of AI keeps growing
18 maart 2024 · 35 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack how foreign actors are targeting persons of interest on social media and how Australians are falling victim to unsophisticated credential stuffing campaigns. Lees meer
Like all news over recent months, the podcast begins talking about Taylor Swift – and how regular Australians became victims of credential stuffing campaigns on a popular ticketing website.
The podcast continues with a look into pop culture deepfakes and how artificial intelligence (AI) poses a risk to geopolitical stability.
The pair wrap up the podcast by looking into ASIO's Annual Threat Assessment and how foreign actors have targeted people of interest online, before analysing some of the world's most high-profile recent data breaches.
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Commercialisation essential to the success of space and defence industry, with Brian Lim
14 maart 2024 · 36 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Robert Dougherty is joined by Brian Lim, Australian space industry insider and the CEO and founder of Dandelions. The pair discuss: Lees meer
Lim's previous career in the Singaporean Army and how the island-trading nation's geostrategic situation has changed in the last 20 years, plus its evolving relationship with the rising power of China.
The growing relationship between Australia and Singapore and the opportunities for collaboration and partnership to support Australian deployments in the south-east Asian region.
Lim's history in engaging with Silicon Valley as a space-tech entrepreneur during his time in the United States and the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs seeking to raise capital and build cutting-edge businesses.
The need for greater government support for Australia's space industry following a quick break out of the block and the breakdown of how revenue is generated in Australia's space industry.
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CYBER UNCUT: Wisdom from the cyber security battlefield, with CrowdStrike's Mark Goudie
11 maart 2024 · 51 min
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Mark Goudie, director of CrowdStrike Services, joins host Liam Garman to provide insight into the most prolific threats and vulnerabilities facing Australian businesses and how they can immediately take action to defend themselves. Lees meer
The podcast begins by examining critical findings from CrowdStrike's Global Threat Report before detailing the top things Australian businesses must do to protect their assets.
Goudie and Garman then outline the roles and responsibilities of different departments across a business in the event of a breach – from IT to legal and investor relations.
The pair wrap up the podcast by discussing how businesses can wargame an attack, before addressing common misconceptions in the cyber security industry.
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The Cyber Daily team
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Firebrand topics on Ukraine, Israel, and Australian conscription, with Corporal Matthew 'Willy' Williams OAM
7 maart 2024 · 1 uur 11 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by returning guest, Australian Army Corporal (Ret'd) and Afghan veteran Matthew "Willy" Williams OAM, to discuss the fall of Avdiivka in Ukraine, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and the emerging discussion around conscription in Australia. Lees meer
Corporal Williams was deployed as a private to Afghanistan with the Australian Army and left as a corporal in 2020, undertaking a radical career change to operate the 167,000-subscriber "Willy OAM" independent journalism YouTube channel.
He now acts as a travelling civilian conflict reporter following a terminal brain cancer diagnosis on his 22nd birthday and after being awarded an OAM in the Queen's Birthday 2020 Honours List.
The pair discuss the recent withdrawal of Ukrainian armed forces from Avdiivka and the changing landscape of the battlefield in Ukraine.
They then discuss the controversial topic of war crimes in the conflict, as well as tackling issues regarding the donation of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters and M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine.
They also discuss Williams' travels on the ground in Israel following the October attacks last year and use of drones in the conflict.
Finally, the pair discuss the public discourse around the possible conscription in Australia and the comparative effectiveness of called-up troops in Ukraine.
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Unpacking the surface combatant review with the Honourable Kim Beazley AC
1 maart 2024 · 26 min
In this special Defence Connect Podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Steve Kuper unpack the findings of the government's independent analysis of the Navy's surface combatant fleet with former defence minister and ambassador to the US, the Honourable Kim Beazley AC. Lees meer
The trio begin by discussing the background and logic behind the review and how they shaped the findings the government ultimately released.
They then move on to discuss the government's commitment to expand the number of surface combatants in the fleet and the emphasis on building out the "Tier 2" fleet alongside innovative capabilities, including autonomy.
Finally, the trio discuss the balancing act required to deliver this ambitious plan and Australia's fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.
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WA ready, willing and able to support defence industry opportunities – Paul Papalia CSC MLA, Minister for Defence Industry and Veterans Issues
22 februari 2024 · 18 min
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by WA Minister for Defence Industry and Veterans Issues, Paul Papalia CSC, MLA, to discuss the West Australian government's ambitious plans to help build the state's defence industry. Lees meer
The pair discuss the opportunities presented by the trilateral AUKUS agreement and Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines will provide for WA defence industry businesses.
The pair also discuss the growing interconnectivity and engagement of the WA government with our international AUKUS partners and the important role these industry partners play in supporting the long-term development of the state and nation's defence industry workforce and defence industrial base.
Finally, they then discuss programs like the WA government's Defence Ready Initiative that are designed to help support the maturity, development and lower the barriers to entry for WA's defence industry.
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Unpacking the independent analysis into Navy's surface combatant fleet
21 februari 2024 · 28 min
In this special episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Liam Garman, Steve Kuper, and Rob Dougherty unpack the independent analysis into Navy's surface combatant fleet – and what the recommendations will mean for the Royal Australian Navy and defence industry. Lees meer
The podcast begins by examining how the recommendations will change the makeup of the Royal Australian Navy, with the introduction of up to 11 new general purpose frigates and the reduction of the Hunter Class program from nine to six.
The three then look into how the Royal Australian Navy appears to be grasping the benefits offered by autonomy.
They wrap-up the podcast discussing how the growth of Australia's surface fleet to 26 may create challenges for the Defence workforce.
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The Defence Connect team