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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Feb 3, 2022 • 45min
Developing Australian defence solutions with Matthew Jones, CEO of EOS Defence Systems
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host and editor of Defence Connect Liam Garman is joined by Matthew Jones, CEO of EOS Defence Systems to unpack EOS’ latest innovations in the defence sector. The pair begin by discussing Jones’ recent appointment as CEO of EOS Defence Systems and the company's new T-2000 turret system, including the new directed energy weapons system designed for counter-UAS engagements on the battlefield. The podcast continues discussing the recent EOS-led C4 EDGE consortium, an Australian Army-supported program of 31 Australian SMEs to develop sovereign C4 capabilities. The pair wraps up the podcast by discussing the new Titanis counter-UAS system, developed from mature EOS remote weapon systems concepts. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Jan 27, 2022 • 44min
Deep dive – Russia, Ukraine, and the ADF’s readiness
Editor of Defence Connect, Liam Garman, and news editor,, Charbel Kadib, unpack the latest developments across defence and geopolitics. The pair begin by addressing mounting tensions across Russia’s border with Ukraine, exploring how the United States and its allies could respond in the event of a military clash. Garman and Kadib then weigh in on the debate surrounding the Commonwealth government’s defence procurement strategy in response to significant investment in armoured vehicle capability. Finally, the pair assess whether the Australian Defence Force should rethink its approach to the training and resourcing of its Reserves, drawing from foreign case studies. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Jan 24, 2022 • 49min
CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Breaking down the latest in the cyber security industry
Hosts Phil Tarrant and MAJ GEN (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson join the studio to discuss the latest breaking news and updates from the cyber security industry. The pair begin by analysing the impact that malicious cyber security operations have on regular companies, especially those outside of the cyber security industry, and that many firms have been slow to understand the true implications of poor cyber protocols. The podcast then analyses the growing market around cyber security insurance, and the apprehension among some insurers to cover cyber risk. The pair wrap up the podcast by analysing the role of intelligence and law enforcement agencies in combating cyber crime, and the difficulties they face in bringing cyber criminals to justice. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team
Jan 20, 2022 • 31min
Training Australia's future warfighters, with Matthew Sibree, managing director IndoPac, defence & security at CAE
On this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Matthew Sibree, managing director IndoPac, defence & security at CAE, to discuss CAE’s recent expansion in the region and how the company delivers training support for Australia’s future warfighters. The pair begin by discussing how CAE, established 75 years ago, has expanded from offering pilot training solutions to offering multi-domain training solutions to support airmen, sailors and soldiers by designing and equipping militaries with cutting-edge training capabilities. The podcast then analyses how CAE seeks to integrate into Australian industry and domicile training expertise within Australia, and how domain siloed training is unsuitable for modern warfare - requiring the delivery of multi-domain training environments. The pair wrap up the podcast discussing how CAE utilises cutting-edge technology such as biometric scanners to ensure that training is individually tailored to the warfighter, and how virtual training environments enable the military to conduct large-scale testing without signposting clandestine military capabilities to one’s adversaries. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Jan 13, 2022 • 24min
Biggest news stories of 2022
Liam Garman, editor defence and security at Momentum Media, and Defence Connect journalist Nastasha Tupas examine the latest breaking news in defence and defence industry for 2022. The podcast begins by discussing the latest defence announcements from the M1A2 Abrams approval, and the recent Hellfire Missile acquisition. The pair then analyse the latest news from the Commonwealth government's JP9102 program and exciting breakthroughs in Australia's space industry. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Jan 10, 2022 • 42min
CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Discussing 2021’s most popular cyber security stories
Liam Garman, editor of Cyber Security Connect, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the biggest cyber security news stories from 2021. From reclassifying critical infrastructure to breaking commercial investments in the industry, join our hosts as we look back on an amazing year of achievements and announcements in Defence and defence industry. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team
Jan 5, 2022 • 31min
Reviewing the air domain, analysing Defence Connect’s top 5 air stories
Liam Garman, editor of Defence Connect, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the biggest stories from the air domain in 2021. The pair examine the five most popular stories throughout the year, judged by reads, and discuss what 2022 has in store for defence. From AIR 6500 to F-35s, join our hosts as we look back on an amazing year in Defence and defence industry. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Dec 29, 2021 • 29min
Discussing 2021’s most popular stories in the land domain
Liam Garman, editor of Defence Connect, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the biggest stories from the land domain in 2021. The pair examine the five most popular stories throughout the year, judged by reads, and discuss what 2022 has in store for defence. From LAND 400 Phase 3 to the Apache, join our hosts as we look back on an amazing year of achievements and announcements in Defence and defence industry. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Dec 29, 2021 • 45min
CYBER SECURITY UNCUT: Overcoming cyber threats with Alex Tilley, head of intelligence and research APAC at Secureworks
In this episode of Cyber Security Uncut, Alex Tilley, head of intelligence and research, APAC at Secureworks, joins our hosts MAJGEN (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant to discuss the evolving cyber threat landscape. The podcast begins with a wrap up from MAJGEN Marcus Thompson on the latest in the cyber security industry, including discussing findings from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the release of the exposure draft for the second critical infrastructure bill. Tilley then gives a snapshot of the threat landscape including his insights into the emerging and evolving Log4j vulnerability. The trio then analyses how the industry uses critical scenarios, such as widely exploited vulnerabilities, as learning opportunities to inform the next generation of threat response mechanisms in the cyber domain. The podcast wraps up by analysing the changing character of cyber crime, with criminals moving from targeting large corporations to targeting individuals and small businesses. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team
Dec 22, 2021 • 35min
Unpacking the most popular stories in the maritime domain for 2021
Liam Garman, editor of Defence Connect, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the biggest stories from the maritime domain in 2021. Needless to say, 2021 fundamentally changed Australia’s maritime posture. The pair examine the five most popular stories throughout the year, judged by reads, and discuss what 2022 has in store for defence. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
