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The Defence & Security Podcast Network hosts a unique series of podcasts, featuring discussions with key enablers from across the Australian defence and security industry.

The podcasts provide the perfect blend of business intelligence and insights from a range of guests, which include government officials, ADF personnel, industry stakeholders, and members of the academic community.

By aligning ourselves with the ADF and the Commonwealth government, we are uniquely placed to deliver a dynamic 360° platform that bridges the gap between the customer (Defence) and industry.

We split our focus not just into the traditional sectors of Land (Army), Air (Air Force) and Sea (Navy), but into the six new Capability Streams:

– Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare and Cyber
– Key Enablers
– Air and Sea Lift
– Maritime and Anti-Submarine Warfare
– Strike and Air Combat
– Land Combat and Amphibious Warfare

As Defence moves to ensure the Force Structure Review and the First Principles Review: Creating One Defence plans are met, Australian industry involvement is critical for mission success.

The Defence & Security Podcast Network will provide you and your business with valuable lessons, tips and insights into the industry, putting your company in the best position to take part in the increased Defence spending.

We’ll cover every aspect of doing business in the defence industry, from the tender process to recruitment, success stories, access points to Defence, smart business strategies, and geopolitical insights.

Subscribe to the Defence & Security Podcast Network and be part of this exciting and innovative industry.

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Latest Episodes:

CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Building a more cyber resilient Australia, with Linda Cavanagh, COO at Cybermerc Mar 28, 2022

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In this special Cyber Resilience Week edition of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Linda Cavanagh, chief operating officer at Cybermerc to discuss how Australian companies have risen to the challenge to build a robust and innovative cyber security industry. The pair begins by discussing the profile of the modern cyber criminal, and the emerging tools and vectors they use to conduct cyber crime. The podcast then continues by discussing Cybermerc's AUSHIELD offering, how their Protect, Defence and Detect solutions are game changers for protecting businesses. The pair wraps up the podcast by looking at the future of cyber security, including what threats lurk on the horizon and how Cybermerc aims to overcome them. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team

Building a stronger sovereign supply chain Mar 24, 2022

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How do big Australian primes work with smaller businesses in the supply chain? In this special crossover podcast between Defence Connect and Australian Aviation, host Adam Thorn interviews Chris Hess, head of industrial development at Lockheed Martin Australia, and Gavin New, the general manager of Ronson Gears. The pair have been working together on a range of projects across defence and aerospace, and reveal the secrets behind making the relationship work, as well as dispelling some myths behind supply chain collaboration. Finally, Hess discusses the importance of Australia boosting its sovereign industry capability as industries emerge from the pandemic. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: The Secure Board, with Clare Pales Mar 21, 2022

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In this special cross over podcast, MAJ GEN (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson joins Clare Pales, director of The Secure Board, as a guest on the Secure Board podcast.

The pair begin by analysing how recent legislative changes will impact Australia's cyber security environment, and the flow on effects that policy changes will have on local business.

Thompson and Pales continue the podcast discussing the importance of having cyber security expertise at senior management levels in companies to ensure that businesses have a cyber security culture.

The pair wrap up the podcast by discussing strategies on how businesses can maintain cyber safe practices.

Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team

Russia's multifaceted warfare strategy — Dr Sascha-Dominik Dov Bachmann Mar 17, 2022

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast — recorded the week of the Russian invasion of Ukraine — University of Canberra professor and co-convener of the National Security Hub, Dr Sascha-Dominik Dov Bachmann, joins editor of Defence Connect, Liam Garman, to unpack the hybrid and grey-zone warfare strategies employed by Russia ahead of its invasion of Ukraine.

Dr Dov Bachmann begins by delving into the 20th century origins of Russia-Ukraine tensions to contextualise the contemporary struggle.

The UOC professor then speaks to Russia's modern warfare strategy, discussing its use of both hybrid and grey-zone tactics.

Dr Dov Bachmann goes on to explain how Moscow has leveraged these methods to advance its geostrategic objectives, referencing key operations in breakaway provinces across Ukraine.

Finally, the professor flags the risks of a potential spill-over in conflict in the Indo-Pacific off the back of tensions in eastern Europe.

Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Cyber war and the invasion of Ukraine Mar 07, 2022

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In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and MAJGEN (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of information warfare for the ADF, discuss Russia's history of cyber war and how this vector will continue to shape peace and conflict in the future.

The pair begin by discussing MAJGEN (Ret'd) Thompson's recent opinion piece in The Australian Financial Review, which dives into Russia's history of cyber and information warfare.

In his piece, he argues that Australia must better prepare itself for cyber attacks which will be weaponised in reprisal against Australia for supporting Ukraine during the recent conflict.

Both hosts continue by discussing the impact of cyber warfare on Australian businesses, and how many malicious actors work in concert with state-sponsored groups to exploit the cyber domain.

The pair wraps up the podcast by analysing how cyber remains an integral part in both hybrid and greyzone warfare, and that foreign actors will continue to use cyber as an essential attack vector in future conflicts.

Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team

Viking Boys, with Air Vice-Marshal (Ret'd) John Quaife Mar 03, 2022

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In this special cross-over edition of the Defence Connect Podcast and Australian Aviation Podcast, Air Vice-Marshal (Ret'd) John Quaife, AM joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss his new book Viking Boys.

A former Air Commander Australia, Quaife spent nearly three decades in the Royal Australian Air Force as a fighter pilot. After retiring from the service, he became a member of the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal where he learnt incredible stories of untold bravery from Australian service personnel.

Viking Boys tells the story of Beaufighter pilot James Hakewill and his navigator Fred Sides, who died on 5 December 1944 when their aircraft slammed into a German gunboat in a fjord in Norway.

While official records contain no mention of the aircraft hitting the ship, Quaife reveals what truly happened on 5 December 1944.

Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

A stronger sovereign industrial base, with Jim McDowell, chief executive officer at Nova Systems Feb 24, 2022

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, chief executive of Nova Systems Jim McDowell joins host Phil Tarrant to unpack the latest at the leading Australian defence company. The pair begin by discussing Nova Systems' re-brand, which reflects the company's recent growth – employing over a thousand people and turning over around $300 million in revenue – across specialist systems engineering advisory and management services, as well as advanced digital technology, software, services and systems integration solutions. The podcast then continues by analysing Nova Systems' core competency of test and evaluation and the hopes to shift into operating as a horizontal prime, and how it aims to play a larger role in Australia's defence ecosystem. The pair wrap up by discussing Nova Systems' approach to building a sovereign defence industry, including building an experienced workforce in Australia, and examine how AUKUS will provide a unique opportunity for Australian businesses to broaden their industrial bases in the UK and US. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Cyber-ready businesses on a budget, with Paula Oliver, manager at AustCyber Feb 21, 2022

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In this episode of Cyber Security Uncut, Paula Oliver, manager at AustCyber South Australia Node, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the upcoming event "How to give your business champagne level security on a beer budget".

Hosted virtually on the 23rd of February, the free event is designed to help businesses build their cyber security resilience on a budget and features keynote speakers from across the industry, including Paula.

Throughout the podcast, the pair discusses how cyber security is impacting businesses both big and small, the impact of sustained cyber attacks on the economy and analyses recent trends such as invoice threats and email compromise.

The podcast wraps up with an analysis of the digital workplace, including the need to view cyber security as a business risk and discussing Australia's future cyber workforce. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut podcast

Robotics and AI in defence, with Daniel Milford founding CEO at Chironix Feb 17, 2022

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, founding chief executive officer of robotics and AI company Chironix joins host Liam Garman to discuss how technology has revolutionised both war fighting and productivity in the defence industry.

The pair begin by discussing Chrionix's new Project Simpson, an uncrewed ground vehicle designed to transport battlefield casualties to field hospitals as well as their recent cooperation with the US Marines.

The podcast then continues analysing how robotics has revolutionised the defence industry, and the role Chironix has played in optimising the productivity of civil sectors through automation.

The pair wrap up by discussing future improvements on the horizon for uncrewed vehicles and their evolving application on the battlefield and in businesses. Enjoy the podcast.

News wrap — Hunter Class frigate scrutiny, hypersonic weapons, and more Feb 10, 2022

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Editor of Defence Connect, Liam Garman, and news editor, Charbel Kadib, delve into the latest developments across defence industry and geopolitics.

The pair begin by discussing the implications of findings from a leaked report flagging design and build risks associated with development of the Royal Australian Navy's next-generation Hunter Class frigates.

Garman and Kadib explore whether the classified report could hinder the progress of the SEA 5000 program, drawing from the perspectives of defence analysts and commentators. The journalists also weigh in on Australia's hypersonic R&D program in light of the opening of a new facility in Queensland. Garman then unpacks the key take-aways from Defence Connects inaugural AIC Summit, outlining five tips for local SMEs looking to expand their presence in the defence industry.

Finally, the pair discuss the latest developments in the geopolitical landscape, including China's stake in the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine and the changing nature of the force structure of major Western powers.

Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

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