Defence & Security Podcast Network
Momentum Media
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.
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.
Episodes
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Oct 30, 2024 • 58min
SPOTLIGHT: The Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy, with Professor Tanya Monro
In this special ADSTAR series of the podcast, Defence Connect partners with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) to shine a spotlight on the groundbreaking research undertaken by industry and academia in collaboration with Defence. In this episode, Defence Connect editor Liam Garman sits down with Professor Tanya Monro, Australia’s Chief Defence Scientist and head of the DSTG, to unpack the Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy which lays out a 10-year vision for the Defence IS&T ecosystem. Following the interview, we share Professor Monro’s discussion with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on why the strategy is critical for Australia’s national security. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Oct 28, 2024 • 22min
Rodney Cottam’s 560km run to support veterans
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Rodney Cottam to discuss his work with Invictus Australia and his 560-kilometre run in seven days. The pair unpack Cottam’s military service and injury which left him with brachial plexus palsy. They then discuss the support offered to Australia’s veteran community by Invictus. Cottam wraps up unpacking his approach to resilience and veteran wellbeing. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Oct 28, 2024 • 29min
CYBER UNCUT: Staying ahead of threat actors with ThreatLocker's Seamus Lennon
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Seamus Lennon, vice president of operations for EMEA at ThreatLocker, joins host Liam Garman to unpack why businesses need to strengthen their endpoint security and implement a zero-trust strategy in today’s security environment. The pair begin the podcast by looking at today’s cyber security environment, unpacking why businesses have overlooked endpoint security and the need for zero trust. They then examine ThreatLocker’s future innovation and how it will continue defending businesses amid increasing sophistication from threat actors, including current ransomware trends. They wrap up the podcast by discussing the company’s continued Australian growth, including helping local organisations implement the Essential Eight. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team
Oct 25, 2024 • 39min
CONTESTED GROUND: Divisions spike ahead of the US election
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, co-host Liam Garman is joined by Steve Kuper, senior analyst and government relations manager at Defence Connect, to unpack deepening social tensions in the United States ahead of the US election. The pair begin the podcast discussing whether modern journalism, with a focus on opinion over reporting, has worsened the political divide in the US. Kuper and Garman then discuss Russian interference during the 2016 election and give insight into the Senate’s findings on how protest movements were exploited to achieve Russia’s political objectives. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team
Oct 25, 2024 • 40min
SPOTLIGHT: Demystifying artificial intelligence and its role in the future of Defence capability, with Sean Pereira, Analytical Progression
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Sean Pereira, CEO of AI powerhouse Analytical Progression, to unpack and demystify the misconceptions surrounding AI and its future in Defence industry. The pair discuss a range of topics, including: Breaking down some of the misconceptions surrounding the AI revolution and how it is changing the ways in which AI will impact not only our daily lives but reshape the way in which data analysis in defence will be transformed. Focusing on the way in which AI will be used as a complementary tool that empowers decision makers to analyse vast amounts of data and make time-sensitive decisions with a high degree of confidence. The role AI will play in helping to secure critical technology and data sovereignty at a time when cyber attacks are rapidly increasing in both frequency and complexity. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Oct 21, 2024 • 35min
CYBER UNCUT: Exploring the threat landscape and how to navigate it, with Rubrik CISO Michael Mestrovich
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Michael Mestrovich, chief information security officer at data security firm Rubrik, joins host Liam Garman to examine the nature of modern cyber security threats, how much easier it is to become a cyber criminal, and keeping up with changing regulations. The pair begin the podcast with a discussion on the evolution of ransomware and the intersection of state financially motivated cyber crime. Mestrovich and Garman then examine the role of zero trust as the backbone of cyber security and the importance of cyber resilience. The podcast wraps up with a deep dive into data security posture management and looks at some of the challenges the sector will to face in the coming years. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team
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Oct 18, 2024 • 44min
CONTESTED GROUND: The pace of military change, with Dr David Kilcullen
Dr. David Kilcullen, a former diplomat and expert in conflict analysis, joins the discussion on the evolution of warfare and military technology. He explores complex warfare dynamics over the past 25 years, highlighting shifts in tactics seen in Ukraine and Europe. The conversation dives into the impact of technological advancements on both state and non-state actors. Additionally, Kilcullen addresses the need for national resilience amidst rapid military changes and the importance of innovative strategies in current conflicts.
Oct 17, 2024 • 36min
Middle East conflict reignition, with Major General (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by former Australian Army leader and former Commander Forces Command, MAJGEN (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan. McLachlan previously attended Royal Military College - Duntroon and the University of NSW, while completing a 37-year career with the Australian Army. He retired as Major General in December 2018. The pair discuss: The reignition of intense military conflict in the Middle East, drawing on McLachlan’s previous service as a UN peacekeeper in southern Lebanon. The reliance of Israel’s military forces on modern fighter jet aircraft, use of explosive pagers and what the nation’s military objectives might be. The possible implications of the conflict for Australia and Western allies. The Australian Defence Force’s new recruitment campaigns and ends with a rapid-fire quiz about current issues. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Oct 14, 2024 • 25min
CYBER UNCUT: Australia to get new cyber security laws, Qantas hit by insider threat, and a new ransomware gang emerges!
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft detail multiple Australian hacks, theft of frequent flyer points, LockBit striking back, and the launch of the Australian Cyber Network. Croft gets things started with a rundown of Australia’s first standalone cyber security legislation before outlining a recent insider threat incident that saw the passports of Qantas customers potentially exposed in a scheme to steal frequent flyer points. Hollingworth then follows up with the LockBit claiming a new Australian victim and the rise of a new ransomware gang, Sarcoma – which has already listed three Aussie companies and one Kiwi firm. Finally, the pair discuss the Australian Cyber Network’s launch and the importance of growing our cyber security workforce, before finishing up discussing a new Russian attempt to ban gaming chat platform Discord. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team
Oct 10, 2024 • 17min
SPOTLIGHT: Unpacking the opportunities to enhance Australia’s defence capabilities, with Yehuda Lahav, Israel Aerospace Industries
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, we are joined by Yehuda Lahav of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to discuss the growing synergies identified in Australia’s Defence Strategic Review. We discuss the company’s ambitions and opportunities for the Australian enterprise, particularly given the nation’s increased focus on integrated air and missile defence capabilities. We also highlight the way IAI is operating in Australia and the company’s emphasis on supporting the development of Australia’s Sovereign Defence Industrial Capability Priorities and the broad ambition of the Defence Industry Development Strategy. Finally, we discuss what sets Israeli defence innovation and industrial capacity apart from its Western counterparts and the methodology, processes and capacity that provide Israel with a qualitative edge over potential adversaries. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
