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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Jun 7, 2018 • 39min
WA's position in the defence supply chain, senator Linda Reynolds CSC
Western Australia has attracted some negativity surrounding their potential for shipbuilding capability and their aptitude as a key participant in the defence supply chain. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by senator Linda Reynolds CSC to discuss this criticism and WA's relationship with South Australia. She will unpack how her history in defence has aided in achieving progress within the Senate and share her thoughts on WA's potential and shaping the local SME sector. Seeing the benefits of a strong defence industry to the WA economy, Reynolds will also discuss the ongoing potential of WA's involvement in the space sector, and share her thoughts on the new inquiry being conducted to examine transition out of the ADF. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team
May 31, 2018 • 33min
A proposed bid within AIR 7003, Warren Ludwig, General Atomics
With 36 years in the Air Force before his transition into corporate, Warren Ludwig, director of international strategic development Australia, NZ and south-east Asia at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss General Atomics' bid and the partnerships that they have created within the AIR 7003 proposal. He will share his thoughts on the current state of the Air Force and discuss the shift that has occurred in the relationship between defence and industry, while also looking at the biggest challenges that the industry is facing at the moment. Ludwig will also unpack the role of General Atomics, their involvement with Australian universities and share insights into technology currently being developed that we are likely to see in the coming decade. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
May 24, 2018 • 47min
Australian defence as a global player, Karen Stanton, HTA Group
Having recently returned from Washington after attending the G'Day USA gala Defence dialogue, Karen Stanton, director of corporate and strategy at HTA Group, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the transformation of the Australian defence industry. She will share outcomes from G'Day USA, including why she considers it to be such an important event and look at the exceptional representation of SMEs in this year's gala. Looking at discussions that took place, she will cover support that is being offered to SMEs and how they can get the best out of the CDIC. Karen will discuss the release of the Defence Industrial Capability Plan, what that means for Australians involved in the defence industry, and also discuss how international competition has impacted the demise and transformation of manufacturing in Australia over the past two decades. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
May 17, 2018 • 31min
Development within the underwater battlespace, Capt Tim Green RN
With 25 years in service with the Royal Navy and now a captain in Navy Command HQ, Captain Tim Green has seen the underwater battlespace from both sides of the periscope. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, ahead of the upcoming announcement surrounding the SEA 5000 Future Frigate program, Capt Green joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the nature of the ASW work that he is currently completing within the Royal Navy and to share his thoughts on the importance of integration between the UK and Australia for training purposes in the underwater battlespace. Believing this to be the most exciting time he has seen in his involvement within the services in terms of ambition and design, Capt Green will look at the importance of current and incoming technology, the challenges it can present and the importance of having the correct training and people involved in and being developed within the defence industry. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team
May 11, 2018 • 39min
CIVSEC 2018 – A focus on future threats
International in relevance, but with focus on Australia and the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, CIVSEC 2018 offered key insights into the evolving national and social security sectors – and how threats will be combatted in the future. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant records from CIVSEC 2018 with a number of key industry leaders – receiving insights that are alarming in terms of emerging threats, but reassuring in how industry, and Australia, is reacting. John Kendall, director of border and national security program at Unisys, discusses biometrics and border security developments. His college Alan Seymour, business relationship manager for enterprise solutions at Unisys Australia, looks at the relationship between civil industries and Defence, and how those lines have become significantly blurred. Michael Puckridge, VP of Sales Australasia for Sintelex, shares how the Adelaide-based business is making a worldwide impact with organisations in criminal and defence industries through to businesses like Lego. Adam Neil, APAC regional sales manager from Cyber Gym, also looks at cyber-attacks and the Israeli influence that they are bringing to Australia… along with their ethical hackers. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team.
May 3, 2018 • 41min
Developing the roadmap for defence industry's growth, Dr Sheridan Kearnan, Department of Defence
The recently-released Defence Industrial Capability Plan has outlined the government's vision to build a robust, resilient and internationally-competitive defence industry that meets defence capability requirements. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant discusses the plan with Dr Sheridan Kearnan, first assistant secretary for Defence industry policy with the Department of Defence, whose team has been a key driver in creating the capability plan. Dr Kearnan gives insight into the origin of the plan, how it will set the course for defence industry growth, key priorities and how innovation will be central to capability enhancements. She also reveals the process for determining and finalising the sovereign industrial capability priorities that are critical to defence and must be developed and supported by Australia's defence industry. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team.
Apr 26, 2018 • 45min
Traversing the breach between innovation and violation, Tony Bannister-Tyrrell, Coras Solutions
Aircraft maintenance is an area where process and regimented guidelines are for obvious reasons of great importance, however it is also an area which some believe should be open to innovations which in many cases could be classed as violations. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant chats with one such supporter of that theory. Former RAAF Officer Tony Bannister-Tyrrell, now working as a senior consultant for Coras, shares how his time as P3 Orion Senior Maintenance Manager for Australian Aerospace has led him to completing a PhD on traversing the breach between innovation and violation in aircraft maintenance. Tony shares how maintenance is currently being conducted across the industry, why such strict regulations can be detrimental to technicians and to the trade and discusses how his study plans to showcase why identifying violations can ultimately result in improved processes. Enjoy the podcast, the Defence Connect team.
Apr 19, 2018 • 27min
Showcasing amazing people doing incredible things – Patrick Kidd, CEO, Invictus Games Sydney
The veteran community will converge on Sydney in October for the Invictus Games, an international sporting challenge that will include 500 competitors, supported by over 1,500 family and friends. Broadcast around the world and watched in 40 different countries, the spirit of competition and participation will be at its core while showcasing the talent, resilience and dedication of our wounded, injured and sick service men and women – and how rehabilitation and recovery can be empowered by sport. Australia's defence industry has put its back behind supporting the games, including sponsorship from SAAB, Boeing, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Deloitte and Defence Housing Australia, with new partnerships soon to be announced. The federal and state governments, RSL and Legacy are also integral games supporters. Join Patrick Kidd, principal consultant with Deloitte Australia and CEO of Invictus Games Sydney, as he discusses with host of the Defence Connect Podcast Phil Tarrant the origin of the games, its role in supporting veterans into the community and reintegration into the workforce, helping veterans to find their way after the military, and the important role that families play. For greater info on the Invictus Games and how you can get involved visit http://www.invictusgames2018.org/. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Apr 12, 2018 • 43min
Eye in the sky, Keirin Joyce, LTCOL – SO1 UAS, Army UAS (Drone) Sub-Program Manager
While drones are growing in popularity for recreational and commercial applications, Australia is currently one of the leaders in utilising this game-changing capability in defence. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant chats with Australian Army Lieutenant Colonel Keirin Joyce – one of the key officers driving the development of the unmanned aerial system (UAS) program within Army – who shares his insights on the accessibility of the technology for Australian soldiers and how developments in drone functionality are enhancing the capabilities of Australian soldiers on the battlefield. Join LTCOL Joyce as he shares what the future holds for drone technology in defence, the opportunity for Australia's defence industry to support drone development, the changes we are likely to see in combat support, and how this technology could potentially reignite the once thriving domestic aircraft industry. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Apr 6, 2018 • 27min
Equipping Australia's fighting force, Graham Evenden, integrated weapons and sensors, Thales
For over 100 years, Lithgow in NSW has been a centerpiece to Australia's sovereign arms manufacturing capabilities – with the armament factory equipping our military since WW1. Now under the stewardship of a leading prime, the Thales Lithgow Facility – which started its life as the Lithgow Small Arms Factory producing SMLE III rifles – continues to not only support employment in the regional hub, the products it creates are first class and a testament to Australia's manufacturing pedigree. Join Defence Connect host Phillip Tarrant in conversation with Graham Evenden, director integrated weapons and sensors, land and air systems at Thales Australia, as they discuss the future for the facility, how manufacturing will evolve in the decades and generations ahead, the production of the latest generation of weapons the F90, the need for sovereign manufacturing capabilities and how a focus on quality engineering is central to rifle manufacture. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
