Beste Defence Podcasts (2024)

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SPOTLIGHT: Engaging the national innovation ecosystem, with DSTG’s Dr Robert Hunjet 1:54:10

7h ago1:54:10

1:54:10

In this episode of the Defence Connect ADSTAR series, Liam Garman sits down with Dr Robert Hunjet, program leader Australian Defence Science and Universities Network, to discuss how ADSUN is driving innovation across industry and academia. They then unpack the need for a national approach to information, security and technology in light of the Nati…

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The Horizon Audiofiles - Ep 011 - Legislation As An Instrument Of Cognitive Warfare 23:19

12h ago23:19

23:19

While subduing the opponent's will has been the pinnacle of warfare since Sun Tzu, the existing notion of cognitive warfare has gained traction with the possibility of influencing the opponent directly via cyberspace and social media. Influence operations via cyberspace entail swaying public opinion, manipulative psychological warfare, and lawfare.…

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Securing communication networks in an insecure world 25:44

4d ago25:44

25:44

In this episode, Grant McHerron and Ben Felton talk with David Wiseman, Vice President for Secure Communications at BlackBerry, about ensuring mobile communications can remain secure. We start the discussion by getting an overview of David’s talk ‘Spying on mobile’ at the Military Communications and Information Systems (MilCIS) Conference, which hi…

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Defence Insight Briefs - The Analyst View of the UGV Market 23:12

1M ago23:12

23:12

The market for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) is rapidly evolving, with profound implications for future military operations. As we look to the coming decade, the potential for these autonomous platforms to redefine the battlefield is immense. UGVs are not merely another tool in the kit of modern warfare – they represent a shift in how conflicts w…

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SPOTLIGHT: Protecting your data as Australia moves to an AI future, with Hrvoje Hančević-Grabić from IT Strategy Hub 39:47

1d ago39:47

39:47

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, IT Strategy Hub’s Hrvoje (Hal) Hančević-Grabić joins host Liam Garman to discuss how Australian organisations – both private and public – are leaving sensitive data and intellectual property at risk as they move to AI. The pair begin the podcast discussing how employees are uploading sensiti…

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CYBER UNCUT: Ransomware – a means to an end? With Sophos’ Aaron Bugal 34:18

1d ago34:18

34:18

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Aaron Bugal, field chief technology officer at Sophos, to unpack how businesses can keep themselves safe in the face of an ever-evolving threat environment. The pair begin the podcast by examining recent research from the company’s X-Ops division and how professionals should …

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The Horizon Audiofiles - Ep 010 - From Hunches To Forecasts 19:54

7d ago19:54

19:54

Hybrid warfare operations embrace “anything that gets results” strategy, including significant information operations. Western democracies need to better understand the information operations that are undertaken against them. This will need to involve more rigorous observation, monitoring, and measurement of malign political campaigns undertaken ag…

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SPOTLIGHT: Scaling advanced manufacturing, with Anduril’s Brian Schimpf and David Goodrich 1:09:43

7d ago1:09:43

1:09:43

In this episode of the Defence Connect ADSTAR series, Liam Garman sits down with Brian Schimpf, co-founder and CEO of Anduril Industries, and David Goodrich OAM, executive chairman and CEO of Anduril APAC, to unpack how government can facilitate successful defence innovation. They then discuss why it’s important to let capabilities fail fast, and h…

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SPOTLIGHT: How quantum will revolutionise PNT and RF sensing, with DSTG’s Andrew Seedhouse and QuantX’s Andre Luiten 1:00:04

9d ago1:00:04

1:00:04

In this special ADSTAR series of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Andrew Seedhouse, chief of space, intelligence, national security and cyber division at Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), and Andre Luiten, co-founder and managing director of QuantX Labs, to examine the world of quantum technology. Through…

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The Horizon Audiofiles - Ep 009 - Defending Free Speech With Free Choice 24:11

11d ago24:11

24:11

Cognitive warfare and, particularly, disinformation, is now heavily reliant on social media platforms, cybertechnologies, and AI, with the aim to cause confusion, societal polarisation, mistrust, anger, and hatred against governments, organisations, communities, or opposing individuals. While disinformation is a global problem, early defences based…

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DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: Investing in property from post to post 40:42

11d ago40:42

40:42

Foresight and a resourceful approach are two traits that soldiers embody, and translate seamlessly into property investment success. On this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury are joined by Major Ben Vitale, whose property investment journey started when he served alongside Kane in …

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CYBER UNCUT: Preparing for attacks on ICS/OT infrastructure, with Dragos’ Dawn Cappelli 37:58

11d ago37:58

37:58

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Dawn Cappelli, head of OT-CERT at Dragos, joins host Liam Garman to unpack how governments and the industry are responding to current and emerging ICS/OT threats. The pair begin the podcast by examining how operational technology is becoming more interconnected with the digital world and what emerging vul…

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JP9102 defunded, GWEO announcements, Black Hawks, Ukraine donations and other news 19:02

11d ago19:02

19:02

In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Nigel Pittaway and Ben Felton review and discuss some of the recent news of interest published on the ADM site. We open the discussion by looking at the big news from Defence that JP9102 for a Geostationary communications satellite capability is no longer going ahead as originally intended (aka it's pret…

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The Horizon Audiofiles - Ep008 - Clausewitz's Culmination Principle As A Manoeuvre In The Figurative 34:06

14d ago34:06

34:06

Manoeuvre is still the most challenging phase of military operations. However, it has changed from the temporal-spatial coordination of physical combat power factors to a more mentally based control of, among other things, the intensity progression of armed conflicts. The targeted use of the culmination principle offers armed forces — in particular…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Unpacking resource and food security, with Senator Matt Canavan 38:19

14d ago38:19

38:19

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Liam Garman is joined by senator for Queensland Matthew Canavan to discuss resource and food security, international politics and Australian domestic policy. The pair begin the podcast discussing voting trends in Australia and the results of the recent Queensland election. They then examine the need …

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SPOTLIGHT: Quantum – revolutionising Defence, health and energy – with Dr Cathy Foley, Australia’s chief scientist 31:54

15d ago31:54

31:54

In this special ADSTAR series of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Australia’s chief scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, to discuss quantum technology and how we can facilitate the growth of quantum in Australia. Dr Foley begins the podcast defining quantum – and how this dual-use technology will revolutionise healthcare, ene…

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SPOTLIGHT: Commercialising academic and industry research, with Defence Trailblazer’s Dr Sanjay Mazumdar 1:19:28

17d ago1:19:28

1:19:28

In this episode of the ADSTAR podcast series, host Liam Garman is joined by Dr Sanjay Mazumdar, executive director of the Defence Trailblazer, to discuss the commercialisation of research to strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities. The pair then discuss key focus areas for the Defence Trailblazer and their achievements to date, before…

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The Horizon Audiofiles - Ep 007 - How To Dismantle A Mental Atomic Bomb? 30:12

18d ago30:12

30:12

Foresight refers to the ability to make assumptions about probable future events based on the analysis of a situation. In a game of chess, for example, the player simulates his opponent's next moves in his head and looks for the appropriate answers. This way of thinking has also gained importance in the military context. Suppose one applies the sam…

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CYBER UNCUT: More cyber security platforms won’t necessarily keep you safe, with Check Point’s Sadiq Iqbal 49:06

18d ago49:06

49:06

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Sadiq Iqbal, sales engineering lead and evangelist, office of the CTO at Check Point Software, joins host Liam Garman to discuss platformisation in cyber security and the importance of interoperability for cyber security tools. The pair begin the podcast by looking at recent developments in cyber security…

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The path towards Australia’s nuclear submarine capability 36:12

18d ago36:12

36:12

In this episode, Grant McHerron and Ben Felton talk with Giles Evans who is the Director of Nuclear Consulting at ADCG and Co-Founding CTO of Australian Nuclear Power. We discuss the steps that need to be taken for Australia to acquire nuclear capable submarines. We start by getting an overview of Giles’ extensive naval career, then move into discu…

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The Horizon Audiofiles - Ep 006 - Manoeuvre Warfare 2 0 – Information Manoeuvre 39:23

21d ago39:23

39:23

The manoeuvrist approach is, at its most elemental, a mode of thought for overcoming military challenges. By analysing historical and contemporary contexts and incorporating insights from emerging technologies, a manoeuvrist perspective can enhance strategic foresight, agility, and innovation. This study posits that the principles of the manoeuvris…

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SPOTLIGHT: Pitching to Defence, with Professor Emily Hilder and Dan Bennett 1:36:01

22d ago1:36:01

1:36:01

In this special ADSTAR series of the podcast, Defence Connect partnered with Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) to shine a spotlight on the groundbreaking research undertaken by industry and academia in collaboration with Defence. In this episode, Defence Connect editor Liam Garman sits down with Professor Emily Hilder, Head of Advanced St…

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Contested battlespace, with former prime minister Scott Morrison 44:54

22d ago44:54

44:54

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by returning guest, former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison. Morrison, non-executive vice chairman of American Global Strategies, has recently announced a new role as chairman of Space Centre Australia, a planned spaceport in far north Queensland. H…

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SPOTLIGHT: The Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy, with Professor Tanya Monro 57:47

23d ago57:47

57:47

In this special ADSTAR series of the podcast, Defence Connect partners with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) to shine a spotlight on the groundbreaking research undertaken by industry and academia in collaboration with Defence. In this episode, Defence Connect editor Liam Garman sits down with Professor Tanya Monro, Australia’s Chief…

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The Horizon Audiofiles - Ep 005 - Manoeuvre Warfare In The Modern Environment 28:09

25d ago28:09

28:09

Modern combat presents many challenges to combat arms, particularly in relation to manoeuvre warfare. Many theorists claim that the manoeuvre as a fighting approach is obsolete, suggesting that other approaches, such as attrition, are more relevant to the modern battlefield. To support the thesis, they argue that a manoeuvre is less relevant in con…

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CYBER UNCUT: Staying ahead of threat actors with ThreatLocker's Seamus Lennon 29:19

25d ago29:19

29:19

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Seamus Lennon, vice president of operations for EMEA at ThreatLocker, joins host Liam Garman to unpack why businesses need to strengthen their endpoint security and implement a zero-trust strategy in today’s security environment. The pair begin the podcast by looking at today’s cyber security environment,…

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Henderson gets a study, Missiles ahoy, Korean connections and other news 28:56

25d ago28:56

28:56

In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Ewen Levick and Ben Felton review and discuss some of the recent news of interest published on the ADM site. We start with a discussion about the big announcement of the Henderson consolidation which was reported as involving billions but actually only committed a relatively small amount for breakwater e…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Divisions spike ahead of the US election 38:51

28d ago38:51

38:51

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, co-host Liam Garman is joined by Steve Kuper, senior analyst and government relations manager at Defence Connect, to unpack deepening social tensions in the United States ahead of the US election. The pair begin the podcast discussing whether modern journalism, with a focus on opinion over reporting,…

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The Horizon Audiofiles - Ep 004 - The Relevance Of Positional Warfare In The Manoeuvrist Approach 26:14

28d ago26:14

26:14

Manoeuvre warfare, while still valuable, is insufficient on its own to address the complexities of contemporary and future conflicts. The war in Ukraine, characterised by static front lines and attritional tactics, highlights its limitations. Military strategies must evolve to integrate both manoeuvre and positional warfare. A flexible, hybrid appr…

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SPOTLIGHT: Demystifying artificial intelligence and its role in the future of Defence capability, with Sean Pereira, Analytical Progression 39:41

28d ago39:41

39:41

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Sean Pereira, CEO of AI powerhouse Analytical Progression, to unpack and demystify the misconceptions surrounding AI and its future in Defence industry. The pair discuss a range of topics, including: Breaking down some of the misconceptions surrounding the AI revolution a…

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The flexibility and scalability of Non-Intrusive Flight Test Instrumentation Systems (NIFTI) 31:01

1M ago31:01

31:01

In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Pieter Penhall, Defence Systems Engineering Specialist, and Sam Mancarella, Systems Engineering Director, from MEMKO about their Non-Intrusive Flight Test Instrumentation (NIFTI) system. We start the discussion by getting an overview of how MEMKO was founded, the engineering and digital aerospace ecosystem…

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The Horizon Audiofiles - Ep 003 - La Manoeuvre In Diplomacy And Defence 31:01

1M ago31:01

31:01

The concept of a 'Gentleman's War,' historically rooted in propriety and genteel rules, has traditionally downplayed the critical importance of strategy and manoeuvre. As modern warfare demands more complex approaches, the French term 'manœuvre,' with its inherently feminine connotations, emerges as particularly significant. During the Russia-Ukrai…

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CYBER UNCUT: Exploring the threat landscape and how to navigate it, with Rubrik CISO Michael Mestrovich 35:20

1M ago35:20

35:20

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Michael Mestrovich, chief information security officer at data security firm Rubrik, joins host Liam Garman to examine the nature of modern cyber security threats, how much easier it is to become a cyber criminal, and keeping up with changing regulations. The pair begin the podcast with a discussion on th…

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CONTESTED GROUND: The pace of military change, with Dr David Kilcullen 44:05

1M ago44:05

44:05

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson are joined by Dr David Kilcullen, former diplomat and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency senior research scientist, to discuss the moving evolution of conflict, tactics and military technology. The trio begin by discussing elements of c…

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Middle East conflict reignition, with Major General (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan 36:27

1M ago36:27

36:27

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by former Australian Army leader and former Commander Forces Command, MAJGEN (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan. McLachlan previously attended Royal Military College - Duntroon and the University of NSW, while completing a 37-year career with the Australian Army. He ret…

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CYBER UNCUT: Australia to get new cyber security laws, Qantas hit by insider threat, and a new ransomware gang emerges! 25:18

1M ago25:18

25:18

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft detail multiple Australian hacks, theft of frequent flyer points, LockBit striking back, and the launch of the Australian Cyber Network. Croft gets things started with a rundown of Australia’s first standalone cyber security legislation before outlining a recent i…

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The Horizon Audiofiles - Ep 002 - Manoeuvre Warfare: A Self-Inflicted Lack Of Common Understanding 24:11

1M ago24:11

24:11

There is a lack of common understanding of the NATO doctrinal concepts of manoeuvre warfare and the manoeuvrist approach among practitioners and students. One reason is that after 30 years of stability and counterterrorism operations, NATO is now facing a perceived return to peer-to-peer conflict without fully considering the changes in context. An…

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The Horizon Audiofiles - Ep 001 - "Manoeuvre Is Dead – Long Live The Manoeuvrist Approach!" 18:30

1M ago18:30

18:30

The current Russian campaign in Ukraine suggests that due to the ongoing Attrition Warfare, the Manoeuvrist Approach is becoming obsolete. Against this backdrop, the role of the operational level in accordance with military doctrine in terms of the general approach towards warfare is being examined. There is a focus on the linkage of these two appr…

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SPOTLIGHT: Unpacking the opportunities to enhance Australia’s defence capabilities, with Yehuda Lahav, Israel Aerospace Industries 17:07

1M ago17:07

17:07

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, we are joined by Yehuda Lahav of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to discuss the growing synergies identified in Australia’s Defence Strategic Review. We discuss the company’s ambitions and opportunities for the Australian enterprise, particularly given the nation’s increased focus on integ…

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The use of LEO SatComs in the military, for humanitarian aid and as a tool for diplomacy 32:20

1M ago32:20

32:20

In this episode, Grant McHerron and Ben Felton talk with Dr Matthew Ilich, National Solutions Specialist for Defence at Vocus, about Low Earth Orbit Satellite Communications as a tool for diplomacy and humanitarian aid. We kick off the discussion by getting a background of Mathew’s path into communications and his experiences in the Army. We review…

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More AARGM-ERs, Stingrays on P-8As, STRIX updates, and Lasers 16:11

2M ago16:11

16:11

In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Nigel Pittaway and Ben Felton review and discuss some of the recent news of interest published on the ADM site. We start by discussing the United States approving another 100 AGM-88G AARGM-ER missiles for sale to Australia, noting that it's in addition to the 63 approved last year and that exact numbers …

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CYBER UNCUT: LockBit arrests and Aussie criminal ‘mastermind’ arrested – and it’s Cyber Security Awareness Month! 18:32

2M ago18:32

18:32

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft detail multiple recent law enforcement operations that have made a considerable dent in criminal and cyber criminal activity around the world. Croft opens the podcast with the most recent developments in law enforcement’s efforts to tackle the LockBit ransomware g…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Espionage and disrupting non-state adversaries 28:07

2M ago28:07

28:07

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman unpack the recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and how state actors disrupt their non-state adversaries. The podcast begins with an analysis into the fragility of supply chains, examining the pager attack…

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Confronting Australia’s dwindling belief in itself and the national security implications, with Scott Hargreaves, Institute of Public Affairs 41:59

2M ago41:59

41:59

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Scott Hargreaves, executive director of the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), to discuss two recently released reports commissioned by the IPA. The pair begin the conversation by discussing the IPA’s recent independent poll into Defending Australia’s Way of Life, which f…

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Land Forces 2024: Kongsberg missiles update & BlackBerry for secure comms 29:51

2M ago29:51

29:51

In this episode, we present the last of the interviews we recorded at Land Forces 2024. John Fry, Managing Director of Kongsberg Defence Australia: John updates us on the delivery of Kongsberg Defence Australia's components of the NASAMS Air Defence system to Army, the StrikeMaster launcher for the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System that e…

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Land Forces 2024: T&E for long range fires, AIDN, SYPAQ, & Ascent AeroSystems' coaxial drone 38:20

2M ago38:20

38:20

In this episode, we present four of the interviews we recorded at Land Forces 2024. The first is with Cathy O'Carroll, Campaign Director, and Graeme Bick, Chief Solution Architect, Global Test and Evaluation Campaign from QinetiQ: We discuss QinetiQ's background in both Australia and the UK, then get an insight into the lifecycle of developing, tes…

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CYBER UNCUT: Unpacking the new safe harbour protections and dodgy AI use in business 38:01

2M ago38:01

38:01

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Daniel Croft unpack new “safe habour” protections unveiled by the federal government, before looking into some recent hacks and controversy surrounding artificial intelligence. The pair begin the podcast examining the new “safe harbour” protections unveiled by Minister for Cyber Secu…

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Land Forces 2024: The increased pace of Electronic Warfare and a New Water Recycling System 36:27

2M ago36:27

36:27

In this episode, we present two of the interviews we recorded at Land Forces 2024. The first interview is with Phil Guy, Executive Director, and David Devine, GM, at Mellori Solutions: They give us an update on Mellori’s work over the last year and their views on the increased pace of innovation seen in the Ukraine and Middle East conflicts. We als…

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CONTESTED GROUND: Irregular warfare in Ukraine and Russian information operations, with MAJGEN (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan 32:34

2M ago32:34

32:34

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman invite Major General (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan back for a follow-up podcast, unpacking irregular warfare, information operations and military modernisation. They begin the podcast discussing Russia’s “little green men” during the invasion of …

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The future of land warfare for Australia and our UK partners with Tom Newman, Babcock Land CEO 21:16

2M ago21:16

21:16

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, recorded live from Land Forces 2024, host Steve Kuper is joined by the chief executive of Land for Babcock International, Tom Newman, to discuss the evolution of land warfare. The pair discuss: The pair discuss the latest announcements and key focus points for Babcock at the 2024 Land Forces exhibitio…

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