Defence Connect Podcast Network
The Defence Connect Podcast Network hosts a unique series of podcasts, featuring discussions with key enablers from across the Australian defence 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 Connect 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 Connect network and be part of this exciting and innovative industry.
Latest episodes
Jan 26, 2023 • 22min
The evolving AUKUS partnership
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Defence Connect’s new senior journalist, Robert Dougherty, joins Liam Garman in the studio to unpack the latest in defence industry, including some interesting evolutions in the AUKUS trilateral security partnership. The podcast begins by unpacking recent challenges to the AUKUS partnership emerging from the United States. Dougherty and Garman then discuss the upcoming South African, Russian and Chinese maritime exercises. They wrap up the podcast discussing some of the latest news from the defence industry, including the news on the Chinook and Black Hawk programs. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Jan 23, 2023 • 28min
CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: ‘Hacking for Russia’ — investigating Russia’s cyber campaign
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Cyber Security Connect’s David Hollingworth and Liam Garman investigate the cyber fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The podcast begins by unpacking Russia’s attacks on news networks, and how Russian disinformation operations have gained traction in the West. The pair then unpack recent operations within Russia targeting young men concerned about Putin’s conscription campaign. Hollingworth and Garman wrap up the podcast examining some of the malware campaigns emerging from Russia, including democratised state-sanctioned hacking groups that are offering free hacking tools for download. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team
Jan 19, 2023 • 33min
Wargaming a PLA invasion of Taiwan
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior defence industry analyst Stephen Kuper and Defence Connect editor Liam Garman discuss recent findings from a CSIS wargame investigating a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The pair begin the podcast unpacking the key findings from the wargame — as well as the fundamental lessons for Western military strategists. Kuper and Garman then discuss Taiwan’s prevailing military doctrine including the Porcupine Strategy and irregular warfare capabilities. The podcast wraps up with an assessment of whether the CCP is a revisionist power, or whether it now operates as part of the global system to supplant the US as the global hegemon. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Jan 12, 2023 • 27min
Year in review – the top land stories from 2022
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Liam Garman, editor of Defence Connect and news editor Charbel Kadib unpack the biggest stories in the land domain for 2022. Judged by reads, the pair discuss the top five stories of the year — and what they mean for the Australian Army and the future posture of the ADF. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Jan 9, 2023 • 20min
CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Building a regulatory framework for TikTok
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Cyber Security Connect’s David Hollingworth and Liam Garman unpack the latest news from the United States to manage the risks of TikTok. The pair begin the podcast by discussing recent moves by US states to ban the use of TikTok on government phones. They continue by assessing recent legislation from the US Senate to oversee the platform. Hollingworth and Garman then continue with looking at the impact of TikTok in Australia. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team
Jan 4, 2023 • 20min
Unpacking the biggest maritime stories of 2022
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Liam Garman, editor of Defence Connect, and news editor Charbel Kadib unpack the biggest stories in the maritime domain for 2022. Judged by reads, the pair discuss the top five stories of the year — and what they mean to the Royal Australian Navy and the future of the Australian Defence Force. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team.
Dec 28, 2022 • 27min
The biggest aviation stories of 2022
In this special episode, Defence Connect’s Liam Garman and Australian Aviation’s Adam Thorn discuss the biggest aviation stories this year. Judged by reads, the pair unpack the top five stories from the aviation domain for 2022 — and what they mean for the Royal Australian Air Force and the warfighting capability of the ADF. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Dec 22, 2022 • 36min
The changing face of foreign interference, with Senator James Paterson
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, shadow minister for cyber security and shadow minister for countering foreign interference, Senator James Paterson joins Phil Tarrant (director - Momentum Media) and MAJGEN (retired) Dr Marcus Thompson to discuss the regulatory impediments preventing Australia from becoming a leader in cyber security. The group begins the podcast discussing the cyber security threats facing Australia and the role of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO). Senator Paterson then details how foreign interference and espionage have overtaken terrorism as the primary security concern for Australia. The team wraps up the podcast in outlining the importance of attracting the right talent with the right skills to power Australian cyber security businesses. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Dec 14, 2022 • 35min
SPOTLIGHT: Protecting sensitive information in the defence environment, with Daniel Lai
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, chief executive officer and managing director of archTIS Daniel Lai joins host Liam Garman to discuss securing sensitive information amid growing cyber insecurity. Lai begins the podcast providing critical cyber security advice to businesses operating in the defence supply chain, and outlines how the company keeps controlled information secure amid increasing uncertainty in the cyber domain. The podcast continues by unpacking how archTIS has helped customers manage Australian Defence information security and export control requirements. The pair wrap up the podcast discussing how archTIS helps Australian companies meet their ITAR requirements, as well as their Microsoft collaboration solutions. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Dec 12, 2022 • 36min
CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Emerging cyber trends from the ASX 200, with Corey Thomas
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Corey Thomas, chief executive officer of Rapid7, joins host Liam Garman to analyse the cyber security posture of Australia’s leading companies — and what they can learn from around the globe. The pair begin the podcast discussing the changing cyber security landscape and Rapid7’s recent analysis into the attack surface of the ASX 200. The podcast continues by unpacking current victimology trends impacting top Australian companies, and what these companies can learn from their US counterparts. The pair wrap up the podcast analysing Rapid7’s threat detection capabilities and why customer data, rather than financial information, is the target of large-scale attacks. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut Team
