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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Mar 7, 2019 • 32min
Revolutionising the business models and outputs of Australian SMEs, Gary Hogan, Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute
As the executive director of the Australian postgraduate research internship program at the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute, Gary Hogan is bridging the gap between SMEs and academic research and intelligence. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Hogan joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss this little-known program and how it can, in his opinion, revolutionise the business models and outputs of various SMEs. He will talk about how SMEs can find an academic expert to solve a technical concern or innovation within their company, how this relationship is structured in terms of the created intellectual property, and how the government rebate subsidisation can reduce financial outlay. Finally, Hogan will discuss why he is such an advocate of the opportunities that the program offers, reveal his thoughts surrounding a push for more women to be involved in the sector, and how interested SMEs can utilise the services. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Feb 28, 2019 • 21min
How a condition-based maintenance approach is aiding sustainment in the F-35 program
In this special episode of the Defence Connect Podcast recorded live on site in Avalon on day one of the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Lockheed Martin's Steve Sheehy, BD VP for F-35 sustainment; Andrew Doyle, Australian sustainment lead; and Greg Ulmer, F-35 executive vice president and general manager to discuss the progress of the F-35 program on both an Australian and global level. They will talk about how they are tracking the development and performance of all elements of the aircraft, their deliberate goal to reduce the sustainment price and how they are accomplishing this benchmark. With the program placing a focus on a condition-based maintenance approach, they will discuss the generational differences in reaction and support that they are seeing from those involved, the responsibilities of Australia within the global execution of the program, and how the program is utilising the strengths of each of the involved parties in creating a collaborative joint program. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Feb 21, 2019 • 23min
The shift from consulting business to specialised engineering leader, Greg Barsby, QuinetiQ
Greg Barsby, the managing director of QuinetiQ Australia first joined the Defence Connect podcast during Avalon 2017 to discuss their announcement of the acquisition of logistics support and project management business Rubicon. Greg now joins us to discuss what made that integration a success, and how they have capitalised on this growth opportunity. In their shift from consulting business to engineering leader, Barsby will unpack the challenges that they have faced along the way, the programs that they are currently involved in, and the fundamentals of their relationship with DST. Finally, Barsby will explain how they differentiate themselves from other organisations in terms of incentivisation, rewards and recognition for their team, the culture and attributes that they are trying to nurture within the business and how they are striving to be a workforce rich in "diversity of thought". Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Feb 14, 2019 • 40min
The process, rigour and role of a chief defence scientist, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, University of Newcastle
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, the now vice-chancellor and president of the University of Newcastle, Alex Zelinsky, joins host Phil Tarrant to reflect on his previous role as chief defence scientist and head of Defence Science and Technology (DST). Zelinsky will discuss the expectations of the position within defence industry, share his thoughts surrounding the 2006 white paper and reveal the role of academics in their decision-making process. Discussing his recent appointment with the University of Newcastle, Zelinsky will share how he sees the position as a role to incite real change in the sector, and address how the university's direct relationship with the end user is resulting in better-tailored solutions to problems and ultimately further research into defence industry. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Feb 7, 2019 • 33min
The relationship between air cadets and the RAAF, Wing Commander (AAFC) Paul Martin Hughes JP
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Wing Commander (AAFC) Paul Martin Hughes JP joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss his role in shaping the future of the RAAF by attracting talented youth into the sector. WGCDR (AAFC) Martin Hughes will reflect on his journey to his current position, what his responsibilities now entail, and how the voluntary nature of the role for himself and those around him impacts the results that they strive to achieve. He will examine the relationship between RAAF infrastructure and the cadets program, whether it will aid those involved to seek further involvement in the services and share how his full-time career within the mental health sector sees synergies with the work that he does with the No. 3 Wing Air Force Cadets. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Jan 31, 2019 • 30min
How growing expectations within defence industry are providing opportunities for SMEs, Greg Whitehouse, Precision Technic Defence Pty Ltd
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, managing director of Precision Technic Defence Pty Ltd, Greg Whitehouse joins host Phil Tarrant to reflect on his history within the services and unpack how it has led to his position as managing director with the organisation. Whitehouse will discuss the technology that they are involved in creating, the satisfaction that comes from seeing that technology being used in the field and how the evolution of the relationship between SMEs and defence personnel has led to the creation of technology which better meets the end user. Greg will share his thoughts on how the expectations of defence have shifted as a result of technological advances in the civilian sector, and discuss how a government change could impact the SME space and address the ongoing development of Precision Technic Defence Pty Ltd and how their team could look in the future. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Jan 24, 2019 • 41min
How a changing Australian Defence Force will shape the benchmarks that Air Combat Group strive to achieve, Mike Kitcher, Air Combat Group – RAAF
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Air Commodore Mike Kitcher, Commander Air Combat Group to discuss their position in the development of the future of the Royal Australian Air Force. Kitcher will share his thoughts surrounding the arrival of the F35 fighter jets, and discuss how better connectivity across the ADF will lead to a stronger collective joint war fighting capability. Kitcher will discuss his history within the services, the direction that his position takes in the greater defence landscape, and reveal his plan for training in the drive toward IOC. Reflecting on his time in the industry Kitcher will discuss how quality standards have shifted over the years, provide an update on the roll-out of Plan Jericho and discuss the role of defence professionals in the creation of a united defence force. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Jan 17, 2019 • 32min
Enhancing the future of Australia's unmanned undersea capabilities, Gavin Henry & Daniel Dent, Thales
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Henry, business development, and Dent, R&D project manager,from Thales Underwater Systems will unpack the growing synergies between industry and Defence to respond to emerging and existing threats in the underwater domain. The pair will also discuss the growing export opportunities emerging throughout the Indo-Pacific and European regions, on the back of Thales local research and development and sovereign industry capability across autonomous systems, mine hunting and the underwater domain. Additionally, the pair will focus on complex system capabilities that Thales Underwater Systems is developing in Australia to support the Royal Australian Navy's operational goals, while reducing the risk to human operators through the integration of autonomous systems. These developments also provide the opportunity for developing key relationships between industry, Defence and broader global customers. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team.
Jan 10, 2019 • 34min
How naval shipbuilding is shaping the future of Australian defence, Rear Admiral Jonathan Mead, Royal Australian Navy
2018 has been a year dominated by naval shipbuilding in Australia. Defence Connect Podcast host Phil Tarrant is joined by Rear Admiral Jonathan Mead, Commander of the Australian Fleet, for an in-depth conversation about the $90 billion naval shipbuilding plan, industry opportunities and the operational utility of a larger fleet. RADM Mead will unpack his experience across Navy's growing procurement agenda, his current role and responsibilities within the service, and a focus on attracting and retaining the right talent within the broader ADF. He will also address the media scrutiny surrounding shipbuilding programs, including the Hunter Class frigates and Attack Class submarines, and how the upcoming venture will shape Australia's naval shipbuilding sector going forward. Finally, the pair will also discuss how Navy is committed to improving relationships with industry to improve the speed and efficiency of the procurement process while ensuring that Navy maintains its technological edge now and into the future. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Dec 26, 2018 • 29min
The top topics and commentary impacting the defence sector across 2018
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Defence Connect journalist Stephen Kuper to discuss the stories that made the most impact on the Defence Connect audience in 2018. They will discuss a year dominated by naval shipbuilding, with almost half of the top 20 stories being centred around the SEA 5000 future frigate program, and both Phil and Stephen will discuss the podcasts that they consider to be must-listens. Phil and Stephen will also provide some insight into what can be expected from Defence Connect in 2019, and share where you can next meet the team. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
