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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Dec 20, 2018 • 23min
Balancing the needs of both the defence and civilian sectors, Angus Hutchinson, Thomas Global Systems
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the CEO of Thomas Global Systems, Angus Hutchinson, who shares his thoughts surrounding collaboration within the SME sector and discusses the unique position of Thomas Global Systems, which operates across both the defence and civilian sectors. Hutchinson reveals some of the projects that Thomas Global Systems is currently involved with and how the recently acquired contract from the Defence Innovation Hub will impact its capabilities going forward. He will also discuss some of the challenges currently facing SMEs, how the company is attracting a talented workforce and address the future of Thomas Global Systems. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Dec 13, 2018 • 22min
How SMEs can launch business connections with the Australian Defence Force, Matt Hill, Shadow Business Development
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the director of Shadow Business Development, Matt Hill, who will address the benefit for SMEs to seek involvement in trade shows both in Australia and abroad. Hill will share some of his tactics for maximising exposure at these events and how governments push to make Australia a major defence exporter creates huge opportunity for SMEs within the sector. He will reveal the mistake that many make when trying to connect with industry, the importance of being inviting and engaging, and reveal the must-attend upcoming trade shows for SMEs. The pair will also talk about the changing defence sector landscape, with Hill sharing his thoughts on why such rapid change is occurring and discussing the future of Shadow Business Development. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Dec 6, 2018 • 32min
Looking back on an extensive defence career, Bob Love, Babcock (Aus/NZ)
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the deputy CEO and managing director maritime at Babcock Australia and New Zealand Bob Love, who will look back at his long and varied career in defence, and share his thoughts surrounding Australia as a shipbuilding hub. Love will discuss his involvement with Babcock, BMT and the Royal Navy, including his part in the major construction acquisition of aircraft carriers. He will share how the UK relationship between services and industry differs to the Australian sector, and why he believes that the Australian defence industry has a unique advantage in comparison with other countries. Having received an Order of the British Empire from the Queen for his involvement in the recovery of HMS Nottingham off the coast of Australia, Love will discuss the story behind it and share his plans to turn the story into a book upon his retirement. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Nov 28, 2018 • 23min
Creating a 'digital twin' of any solid, liquid or gas object, Haggai Alon, Security Matters
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the chief executive of Israeli start-up Security Matters, Haggai Alon, to discuss how through the identification of a security breach by the Israeli government 12 years ago, they were able to launch a business with an ambitious goal – to be recognised as the global record of physical goods by creating digital twins of physical products. Alon will discuss the practical defence application of their technology, which is able to mark and make identifiable any solid, liquid or gas and ultimately track its value, batch origin, movements and date of production, and also unpack Security Matters' decision to recently list on the Australian Stock Exchange. With Australia being its first development outside of the Israeli market, Alon will discuss the decision to seek Australian investment, and analyse the culture of tech innovation within the Israeli technology space. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Nov 22, 2018 • 34min
Innovating and developing modern leadership practice in an evolving defence force, Major General Fergus (Gus) McLachlan AO, Australian Army
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Major General Fergus (Gus) McLachlan AO of the Australian Army, who will discuss how the services are implementing modern leadership and best equipping themselves for the future. MAJGEN McLachlan will discuss the recent Anzac centenary and how, as a department, Army is navigating the task of retaining the spirit and traditions of history, while also innovating in an industry that has become increasingly more collaborative. He will discuss how this collaboration is aiding the development and training of defence industry, and why some have concerns over the changing environment. Acknowledging the differences between the Army today compared with the more traditional model, MAJGEN McLachlan will discuss why Army technology has previously been so segregated, and why there is a push going forward to create a network of technology that connects deployed land combat systems so that further technological developments could be implemented almost seamlessly. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Nov 15, 2018 • 29min
Breaking into the export market as an SME, Amanda Holt, SYPAQ Systems
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Amanda Holt, the chief executive of SYPAQ Systems, who will share her advice for SMEs looking to navigate and capitalise on the Commonwealth government's defence industry export agenda. Holt will address the challenges that they have faced, the importance of Australian Defence Force involvement as a catalyst for creating export opportunities, and share how SYPAQ has taken advantage of innovation events as a way of connecting their products with the end users. With a role on the CDIC advisory board, Holt will unpack both her position within the organisation and the role that the board plays in the defence sector. She will share her plans for SYPAQ going forward, which will see the business grow exponentially in the coming five years, and discuss her thoughts on potential leadership changes as a result of the looming federal election. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Nov 8, 2018 • 24min
Developing the number one drone safety system on the market, Eden Attias, ParaZero
With drones growing in popularity for recreational and commercial applications, and Australia one of the leaders in utilising the technology in defence industry, the concept of drone safety both in order to protect the machine and also those on the ground is an important consideration. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Eden Attias, the managing director of ParaZero, a leading drone safety system manufacturer that specialises in drone safety throughout the production process and also offer retrofit options. Attias will unpack how his experience within the Israeli Ministry of Defence has aided his business growth, ParaZero's plans for Australian investment within their organisation and some of the biggest inhibitors facing drone technology within Australia. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Nov 1, 2018 • 27min
How this Australian Young Engineer of the Year is giving back to defence industry, Stephen Bornstein, Cyborg Dynamics Engineering
Founded by 2017 Australian Young Engineer of the Year Stephen Bornstein, Cyborg Dynamics Engineering has a simple mission to turn great ideas into real products and be a leader in innovation in a variety of engineering sectors, including defence industry. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Bornstein, who will unpack the types of projects the company undertakes and the services it is able to offer SMEs. He will reveal some of the partners Cyborg Dynamics Engineering is currently working with, how his experience in Army Reserves is shaping his business and why he believes that Army Reserves is a great opportunity that younger Australians should be taking advantage of. Bornstein will share his thoughts surrounding the relationship between the defence sector and academia and what needs to be done to strengthen this connection, discuss his plans for Cyborg Dynamics Engineering going forward and reveal what he enjoys about being a business owner. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Oct 25, 2018 • 22min
Running your own business following a career in defence industry, Troy Huckstepp, Downer Defence Services
Troy Huckstepp has successfully made the transition from uniform to the corporate world after leaving the army and creating his own entity, AGIS, in 2006 with a former colleague. The goal was simple, to provide the same type of services that they were delivering in uniform and deliver that back to defence industry. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by chief operating officer of Downer Defence Services Troy Huckstepp, who will unpack his transition into the corporate world, the challenges that he faced and share the best way to prepare yourself to run a business for those planning to transition out of the services. Troy will discuss Downer's history in defence industry, the different brands that work under the Downer umbrella and the opportunities that its recent work with CASG will create for the organisation. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Oct 18, 2018 • 35min
How a focus on better leadership can lead to a stronger economy, Riccardo Bosi, Lionheart Australasia
Following his 24 years in defence industry, Riccardo Bosi has seen success as a leader across multiple fields. An author, award-winning speaker, internationally recognised leader and innovator, Bosi has had extensive experience in creating new and developing existing organisations. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Bosi, who will share how developing corporate leadership can lead to a growth economy and extensive opportunities for those wishing to capitalise on the burgeoning defence sector. He will discuss the five pillars of real leadership, how his own business ventures have impacted his teachings and how the corporate world differs to his time within defence industry. Bosi will discuss the basics of strong leadership, the common issues that he sees in Australian business and how Australian business can be leaders in innovation. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
