Defence Connect Podcast Network

In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Aaron Pollard — managing consultant, protective security at CyberCX — and Andrew Robinson — founder and chief information security officer at 6clicks — unpack supply chain risk management amid an evolving threat environment. Topics discussed include: The fundamentals of supply chain risk management. Learnings from the SolarWinds hack. Securing defence industry supply chains. The importance of investigating the security posture of third-party suppliers before onboarding. Educating the workforce to ensure they’re equipped to identify threats and employ cyber-safe practices. The changing critical infrastructure environment. The next steps for CyberCX and 6clicks. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Jon Hawkins, group CEO of Omni, joins editor of Defence Connect Liam Garman to discuss how Australia can strengthen its defence and security posture.   Topics discussed include: The growing complexities in the geostrategic environment. The development of Australia’s sovereign industrial capability. Strengthening the global competitiveness of local defence SMEs. Emerging defence technologies and the future of autonomous capability. Bolstering cyber resilience and building secure defence networks. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Ben Kelly — director, protected vehicles at Thales Australia — and John Fry — general manager at Kongsberg — discuss their joint efforts to develop next-generation, land-based maritime strike capability for the Australian Defence Force.    Topics discussed include: Leveraging the tried-and-tested Bushmaster PMV to develop a new mobile strike platform, the StrikeMaster. The evolution of the program, from concept to proposal for LAND 4100 Phase 2. Thales and Kongsberg’s sovereign collaboration and their respective contributions to the project. Features and capabilities of the StrikeMaster, including the range of missile systems. The strategic importance of the capability and its deployment potential. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, David Connors — chief technology officer/chief information security officer — and David Frith — Australian industry capability manager — at Australian Defence Apparel (ADA), discuss their work developing critical defence equipment for modern warfighters. Topics covered include: ADA’s broad suite of products for Defence applications. Technological processes underpinning delivery of ADF kit. Balancing design and manufacturing innovation with inventory management. Building a sovereign supply chain in cooperation with local SMEs. ADA’s R&D work and the future of defence gear. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Gavin Henry, business development manager at Thales; Peter Newnham, director of engineering at Thales; and Neil Hodges, co-founder of BlueZone Group, discuss their proposal for the Royal Australian Navy’s SEA 1905 Tranche 1 – Maritime Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Survey program. Topics discussed by the trio include:   The progress of Thales’ bid for SEA 1905 Tranche 1. Thales’ sovereign MCM offering and the emergence of autonomous capability. BlueZone Group’s contribution to the SEA 1905 proposal. The importance of interoperability with international partners, leveraging common supply chains. BlueZone Group’s growth ambitions.       Enjoy the podcast,The Defence Connect Team

In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, David Connors, chief technology officer/chief information security officer (CTO/CISO) at Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) joins co-hosts Major General (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of the Australian Defence Force’s Information Warfare Division, and Phil Tarrant, director – defence and security at Momentum Media, to discuss the importance of shoring up cyber defences in the aftermath of the Optus breach. Topics discussed include: Learnings from the recent Optus breach and ADA’s cyber response. ADA’s cyber resilience strategy and the importance of protecting critical data in the defence space. The benefits of democratising a company’s cyber security posture. The evolving threat landscape and subsequent changes to regulatory frameworks. Challenges Connors has faced during his career in the cyber security industry. ADA’s cyber security testing regime. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, David Fallon — business development lead, rotary mission systems at Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand — and Dave Cogdall — business development manager, rotary mission systems at Lockheed Martin’s global business — discuss the changing nature of Army training. Topics discussed in this podcast include: Assessing current Army training practices in Australia. Onshoring tried and tested training capabilities leveraged in the United States. Harnessing emerging technology to improve the training experience.   Ensuring training systems are designed to strengthen interoperability. Insights into new systems and technologies offered by Lockheed Martin and its local partners. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Matthew Duquemin (director, integrated weapons and sensors at Thales) and Alexander Knott (director of Wedgetail Industries), discuss the development of Australia’s sovereign small arms design and manufacturing capability. Topics discussed in this podcast include: The history of small arms manufacturing from the Lithgow Arms facility in NSW. Thales’ recent work delivering next-generation capability to the Australian Defence Force. Thales’ partnership with Wedgetail Industries, aimed at developing new sovereign solutions for warfighters. Drivers of innovation in the small arms manufacturing space. Modifications to small arms in response to changing warfighting requirements. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

In this episode of Defence Connect Spotlight, Regional Manager for the National Clothing Store at Ventia, Craig Patterson, and National Contract Manager – Defence at Veolia, Dale Manley, join host Liam Garman to discuss the companies’ revolutionary disposal solution that provides a sustainable solution to end of life disposal for Defence uniforms across Defence bases. With an objective to deliver an environmentally friendly disposal solution to Defence, the trio begin the podcast unpacking how Ventia and Veolia partnered to develop a recycling system that converts textiles to biofuel, having successfully completed their trial across six Defence bases. The podcast continues discussing how the initiative facilitates the secure and safe disposal of high turnover Defence textiles, enabling enhanced and scalable recycling within Defence and diverting 100% of end-of-life uniforms from landfill. The trio wrap up the podcast discussing recent interest from the University of NSW and Catholic Schools NSW to expand the biofuel solution beyond Defence. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Sarah Pavillard, CEO of ADROITA, joins host Phillip Tarrant to discuss the firm’s delivery of engineering, professional services and business strategy consultancy to the defence industry. Topics discussed in this podcast include: ADROITA’s origin story and Pavillard’s transition from the Royal Australian Navy to a career as a business owner in the defence industry. The company’s core services offering and how it helps defence firms build sovereign capability. Managing emerging challenges and business risks. Key changes to business models in the hybrid workplace environment. ADROITA’s plans for the future, including its push to build a global footprint. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team