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 3, 2019 • 30min
Supporting Australia's sovereign shipbuilding capability - Steve Robinson, Lee Kormany
Australia's pursuit of a continuous shipbuilding industry has been the driving force behind closer integration between defence industry primes and the nation's wealth of SMEs, for Nova Systems' Steve Robinson and Lee Kormany supporting the dialogue between the two levels of defence industry is essential to guaranteeing success. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Sep 26, 2019 • 31min
Tomorrow's technologies protecting Australia's shores – J3Seven's Michael Molnar & Decision Science's Geoff Clelland
Australia will soon receive a new product from Decision Sciences called Discovery, which is set to revolutionise the way border protection is conducted. As described by Decision Sciences, the penetration and material discrimination capabilities of Discovery are unparalleled by technologies that have been historically employed by the maritime industry to combat smuggling and terrorism efforts. Joining Defence Connect podcast host Phil Tarrant are J3Seven's Michael Molnar and Decision Sciences' Geoff Clelland to talk through this technology and its potential for use in Australia. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Sep 19, 2019 • 32min
Protecting Australia from chemical and biological threats; Felicia Pradera, Medical Countermeasures - Program Leader, DMTC
One of DMTC's newest programs, Medical Countermeasures (MCM) is quickly being identified as a key capability to protect both the military and the public from chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) threats, as well as pandemics and emerging infectious diseases. Funded by CSIRO and DST Group through the next Generation Technologies Fund, DMTC is seeking to harness Australia's capabilities to develop leading-edge, advanced technologies and to direct and deploy skills into activities that support Australian defence, health and national security outcomes. In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, DMTC's Medical Countermeasures Program Leader, Felicia Pradera, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the threat of CBR in the modern world and the development of relevant technologies to address Australia's national preparedness strategy, with necessary application to civil and military domains as well as the need to develop domestic in-country Medical Countermeasures capabilities.
Sep 12, 2019 • 44min
Our role in the evolving region and the challenges for Aussie unis – Fergus 'Gus' McLachlan
In this podcast former commander, Forces Command, Australian Army, turned Adjunct Professor for Monash University and director of L3 Technologies Australia, Major General Gus McLachlan joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss his new role as supporting the research and development capability of one of Australia's leading universities, Monash University. During this podcast, McLachlan will also discuss the growing concerns about the integrity and possibility of foreign influence on Australia's university campuses and the moves in the United States to protect their own universities and research and development organisations from foreign interference, espionage and intellectual property theft. McLachlan will also expand on the powerful force multiplying role Australia's universities and research and development capabilities bring to the nation and the role they play in supporting the development of Australia's national security and future defence capabilities. Finally, McLachlan will also take a closer look at the role Australia will play in the increasingly contested Indo-Pacific region and how the modernisation, recapitalisation and expansion of Australia's defence and defence industrial capabilities will figure into the broader regional dynamics as they continue to unfold. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Sep 5, 2019 • 34min
Regional security and the Pacific Patrol Boat program – Barry Jones, AMC
As the Australian government continues to invest in its signature 'Pacific Step up' program, Barry Jones, manager of the Pacific Patrol Boat program (PPB), joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the role of Australian naval shipbuilding and the University of Tasmania's Australian Maritime College in supporting regional security. Originally designed to fulfil a maritime border, fisheries, resource-security and economic exclusion zone (EEZ) patrol capacity following changes made by the United Nations to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Australian-designed and built Pacific Patrol Boats have served as an important contribution to the south Pacific. During this podcast, Jones will discuss Australia's contribution to the PPB ranging from the original design and construction phase, through to the existing training, maintenance and sustainment programs keeping the vessels and crews capable in the current operating environment. Jones and Tarrant will also cover the rationale behind supporting the PPB project and the similar guidance behind introducing the platforms in the 1980s, the expansion of the program with the introduction of the Guardian Class vessels and the addition of Timor-Leste into the program. They will also discuss the role the Australian Maritime College, part of the University of Tasmania, plays in supporting the development of both Pacific and Australian capability to train, develop and maintain skills across leadership, maintenance, administration and all the facets needed to run a modern naval vessel. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Aug 29, 2019 • 25min
Exports and the Australian Defence Force – Leon Notelovitz, Santova Logistics
Santova Logistics managing director Leon Notelovitz joins host Phil Tarrant on this week's episode of the Defence Connect Podcast to delve into defence exports and how Santova is servicing the Australian Defence Force. Notelovitz shares insights into how Santova supports imports and exports for the defence industry, the challenges it is facing and why the company expects growth within the defence export industry over the next five to 10 years. He also discusses how Santova attracts graduates to the space, what skills it looks for in graduates and tips for SMEs to expand on their current revenue.
Aug 22, 2019 • 30min
Cyber security and the defence industry – Michelle Price, AustCyber
AustCyber CEO Michelle Price joins host Phil Tarrant on this week's episode of the Defence Connect Podcast to discuss the world of cyber security and how it fits into the defence industry. Price shares her definition of cyber security in Australia today, who is ultimately responsible for cyber in organisations and the importance of SMEs ensuring the robustness of their cyber security systems. She also discusses AustCyber's plan to enable the Australian security sector to grow domestically as well as internationally, and how Australia has become a leader in the innovation space.
Aug 15, 2019 • 25min
Replacing Australia's ARH-Tigers and AH-1Z Viper's expeditionary capabilities – Javier 'NERF' Ball and Rowan Tink
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Bell Flight's international military campaign manager, Javier "NERF" Ball, and Capture Team Lead-LAND 4503 Rowan Tink join host Phil Tarrant to discuss the LAND 4503 – Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Replacement program. Javier and Rowan break down the expeditionary-focused and ruggedised nature of the AH-1Z Viper platform, building on decades of platform and operational evolution with the US Marines to culminate delivery of a next-generation platform for the ADF. Javier and Rowan will also discuss the process behind the scenes to flesh out their proposal to the Australian government as part of the LAND 4503 – Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Replacement program. Finally, Javier and Rowan will expand on the industry opportunities for Australian companies should the AH-1Z Viper be selected as a result of the growing number of aircraft being operated in the Indo-Pacific, building on the maintenance and sustainment program of record presented by the F-35.
Aug 8, 2019 • 33min
Innovation in defence – how Australia stacks up, Nigel Whitehead, BAE Systems
Australia is well known for its high standards in the innovation space and the high calibre of graduates coming through the ranks. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, BAE Systems chief technology officer Nigel Whitehead joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss innovation in the Australian Defence force and the changes within the industry over the last 20 years. Nigel shares his views on Australia's position in the innovation space, why he believes the Australian education system is producing higher level graduates than the UK and what role engineers are playing in innovation.
Aug 1, 2019 • 28min
Working locally to deliver world-class munitions; Graham Evenden & Dion Habner; Thales Australia
Australia's defence industry has been garnering significant reputation internationally for the quality of the work provided by both prime contractors and small-to-medium enterprises for some years, and continues to do so. In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, representatives from Thales Australia join host Phil Tarrant to provide fascinating insight into the workings of an enterprise kicking goals both locally and globally. Graham Evendon, Director of Integrated Weapons and Sensors, and Dion Habner, Australian Munitions managing director, give an in-depth look at how Thales Australia is working to support the needs of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), as well as the demands for sovereign capabilities. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
