In this episode, Grant McHerron & Ewen Levick talk with Mick Ryan, retired Australian Army Major General & military strategist, about his views on the Ukrainian counter offensive that’s currently underway.

Mick’s experience as a military strategist gives us insights into President Zelensky's decision to defend Bakhmut, their breach into Russia’s main defensive zone, and Russia’s progress in adapting to the Ukrainian response. The discussion explores the factors surrounding the warfare with a focus on Russia’s mine fields and their impact on armoured mobility, the ways in which Ukrainians conduct their operations, and the evolution of militaries and technologies on the battlefield.

We wrap up by evaluating whether the morale of Russian troops is a vulnerability, considering Ukraine’s victory conditions, and discussing what Australia can do to better support Ukraine.

LINKS:

Mick Ryan: https://mickryan.com.au/

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The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au).

The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer.

If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via [email protected] to get involved.

ADM Podcasts are a blend of public interest journalism and sponsored content with a focus on the Defence community. Conversations with leaders and thinkers from a range of backgrounds including academia, Defence, industry, and associations. ADM Podcasts aims to educate, explain and explore some of the bigger issues around Defence.

For sponsored content opportunities, please contact ADM Associate Publisher Kylie Leonard and/or National Sales Manager Michael Flanagan.

Hosted by Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Editor: Chris Visscher

Australian Defence Magazine - © 2023

In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Mark Stevens, Managing Director at Arican, about his views on a number of topics relating to the Army as it adjusts following the Defence Strategic Review.

We kick off the discussion by reviewing Hanwa’s contract to build their Redback IFV’s, the Army’s progress in restructuring, and the factors surrounding the acquisition of platforms in Defence sectors. We also explore the DSR’s impact on the local Defence industry and an apparent reliance on FMS equipment, with a focus on recent missile deals.

The discussion gives an insight into the concerns surrounding the MRH-90 helicopters, as well as some closing thoughts on the future of the ADF.

LINKS:

Hanwha wins lucrative Army IFV contract

www.australiandefence.com.au/defence/land/hanwha-wins-lucrative-army-ifv-contract

Further clarity around Government’s missile deals

www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/further-clarity-around-government-s-missile-deals 

First Army UH-60M Black Hawks arrive in Australia

www.australiandefence.com.au/defence/land/first-army-uh-60m-black-hawks-arrive-in-australia

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The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au).

The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer.

If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via [email protected] to get involved.

ADM Podcasts are a blend of public interest journalism and sponsored content with a focus on the Defence community. Conversations with leaders and thinkers from a range of backgrounds including academia, Defence, industry, and associations. ADM Podcasts aims to educate, explain and explore some of the bigger issues around Defence.

For sponsored content opportunities, please contact ADM Associate Publisher Kylie Leonard and/or National Sales Manager Michael Flanagan.

Hosted by Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Editor: Chris Visscher

Australian Defence Magazine - © 2023

In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Brent Clark, CEO of the Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN), about the recently introduced moratorium on hiring Above the Line contractors immediately from Defence ranks or APS staff.

We start off by reviewing the role of AIDN in Defence and the differences between Above and Below the Line contractors. We explore the factors contributing to the recruitment issues faced by Defence and the continued trend of Defence relying on above the line contractors. The discussion breaks down the introduced moratorium and evaluates its relevance to restoring the size and capability of the APS.

We wrap up by discussing the caveats and concerns brought on by the moratorium, especially for Defence SMEs. 

LINKS:

Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN):

www.aidn.org.au/ 

Defence imposes moratorium on industry hirings:

www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/defence-imposes-moratorium-on-industry-hirings

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The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au).

The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer.

If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via [email protected] to get involved.

ADM Podcasts are a blend of public interest journalism and sponsored content with a focus on the Defence community. Conversations with leaders and thinkers from a range of backgrounds including academia, Defence, industry, and associations. ADM Podcasts aims to educate, explain and explore some of the bigger issues around Defence.

For sponsored content opportunities, please contact ADM Associate Publisher Kylie Leonard and/or National Sales Manager Michael Flanagan.

Hosted by Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Australian Defence Magazine - © 2023

In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Graham Wallace, Managing Director for Europe at Senetas, about their Project Orthos and securing data within and between vessels.

We discuss Senetas’s encryption solutions and get an insight into Project Orthos, which learns a network's standard operations and provides protection to global systems by blocking potential threats. We explore how the Orthos environment can be configured, its viability for various envronments, and how it can best be trained and implemented.

We also discuss the impacts that AI and quantum computing may have on encrypted systems, and the future for Australia’s sovereign cybersecurity capabilities. 

LINKS:

Security challenges in Indo-Pacific

www.australiandefence.com.au/news/security-challenges-in-indo-pacific

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The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au).

The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer.

If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via [email protected] to get involved.

ADM Podcasts are a blend of public interest journalism and sponsored content with a focus on the Defence community. Conversations with leaders and thinkers from a range of backgrounds including academia, Defence, industry, and associations. ADM Podcasts aims to educate, explain and explore some of the bigger issues around Defence.

For sponsored content opportunities, please contact ADM Associate Publisher Kylie Leonard and/or National Sales Manager Michael Flanagan.

Hosted by Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Australian Defence Magazine - © 2023

In this episode, Grant McHerron & Ewen Levick talk with Marcus Hellyer about the recent federal government budget and its impacts on Defence.

Marcus gives us an insight into key details of the budget, with discussions surrounding the challenges and future of sustainment, the relationship between capability and cost, and projection of whether the budget and GDP growth will support the implementation of submarines and general Defence capability, with suggestions as to where the funds may come from.

We also review the DSR's focus on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to purchase new equipment, whether sustainment will be pushed below the line, and the future for the Australian Defence industry.

LINKS:

DSR External Advisory Panel appointed

www.australiandefence.com.au/news/dsr-external-advisory-panel-appointed

DSR: Some answers, more questions

www.australiandefence.com.au/adm/editorials/some-answers-more-questions

ADM May 2023

www.australiandefence.com.au/adm/digital-editions/adm-may-2023 

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The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au).

The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer.

If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via [email protected] to get involved.

ADM Podcasts are a blend of public interest journalism and sponsored content with a focus on the Defence community. Conversations with leaders and thinkers from a range of backgrounds including academia, Defence, industry, and associations. ADM Podcasts aims to educate, explain and explore some of the bigger issues around Defence.

For sponsored content opportunities, please contact ADM Associate Publisher Kylie Leonard and/or National Sales Manager Michael Flanagan.

Hosted by Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Editor: Chris Visscher

Australian Defence Magazine - © 2023

In this episode, Grant McHerron & Ewen Levick talk with Brigadier (Retd) Ian Langford, formerly Head of Land Capability with Army, about his views on the Defence Strategic Review and AUKUS.

We discuss the DSR's implications for Army’s role and a rebalancing with fewer IFVs but more long range strike. The discussion explores whether Defence can recruit and retain enough uniform staff, the factors surrounding pushing sustainment below the line, whether missiles can solve everything, and the push to developing sovereign ready industry to support submarines and missiles. 

We also review the DSR's emphasis on Foreign Military Sales (FMS), then wrap up with insights into why Ian left Army to become a strategic advisor to UBH Group and an Associate Professor with UNSW

LINKS:

Army’s tank acquisition on track

https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/army-s-tank-acquisition-on-track 

Defending Army Capability

www.australiandefence.com.au/news/defending-army-capability

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The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au).

The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer.

If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via [email protected] to get involved.

Hosted by Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Editor: Chris Visscher

Australian Defence Magazine - © 2023

In this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Mark Stevens, founder of Arican Advisory Capital, regarding the Defence Strategic Review’s impacts on Australian Defence Industry. 

This in depth discussion assesses the impacts of the reduction in Army's new vehicles, the response from Army, and the challenges surrounding increasing sovereign capability. We also explore the domestic industry’s continued struggle for skilled staff, delivering capability faster, and how this review will change the industry in the short term.

We also discuss how SME’s can best address these challenges and secure engagement with Defence. We wrap up by unpacking how the Australian public’s deprioritization of Defence over public services has impacted the spending required to ensure the nation's security from international threats.

LINKS:

Arican Advisory Capital www.arican.com.au/

Arican launches US presence

www.australiandefence.com.au/business/arican-launches-us-presence

Unpacking the Defence Strategic Review

www.australiandefence.com.au/news/unpacking-the-defence-strategic-review

Government to reshape defence innovation

www.australiandefence.com.au/news/government-to-reshape-defence-innovation 

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The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au).

The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer.

If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via [email protected] to get involved.

Hosted by Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Australian Defence Magazine - © 2023

In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Mark Fortugno, Chief Financial Officer at WithYouWithMe, regarding small to medium businesses engaging with Defence and skilling the workforce.

We discuss how SMEs can collaborate with Primes for Defence contracts, as well as improve their acquisition cycles and foster innovation. We also review our sovereign capability and the factors surrounding why there are less SME Defence companies.

Lastly, we get an insight into how WithYouWithMe addresses the shortage of skilled resources in Australia in order to source and retain skilled talent for their clients.

LINKS:

Contact Mark at: [email protected]

WithYouWithMe: www.withyouwithme.com

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The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au).

The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer.

If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via [email protected] to get involved.

Hosted by Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Australian Defence Magazine - © 2023

In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Sir Nick Hine, Managing Director of Babcock’s new AUKUS & International division, about creating and supporting a nuclear submarine capability in Australia.

We discuss the role that Babcock plays in supporting Australian nuclear submarines, and their goal to expand our sovereign capability through their new division for AUKUS & International. Nick also gives us his perspective on what infrastructure is required for nuclear submarines in Australia, as well as the regulatory and safety frameworks required to operate them.

We also explore the timeline for the initiative, as well as the need for knowledge, skill and collaboration to deliver the submarines.

LINKS:

Innovating faster to mitigate Australia’s strategic risks and challenges

www.australiandefence.com.au/sponsored/innovating-faster-to-mitigate-australia-s-strategic-risks-and-challenges 

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The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer.

If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via [email protected] to get involved.

Hosted by Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Australian Defence Magazine - © 2023

In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Greg Barsby, Managing Director at QinetiQ, about flight test ranges, facilities and test & evaluation in general.

We start off by discussing the wide range of services that QinetiQ provides throughout Australia, the UK, and the USA. We explore how QinetiQ performs research and maintains facilities for testing a multitude of military ordnance solutions. 

Greg also gives us insights into how they deliver the variety of outcomes that defence needs, collaborate internationally whilst still maintaining compartmentalisation, and how they are integrating their recent acquisition Air Affairs into the company.

We wrap up by discussing how QinetiQ is addressing the challenges surrounding the recruitment and retention of talent in the Defence industry.

LINKS:

QinetiQ: https://www.qinetiq.com/

QinetiQ Group announces new Australian sector

www.australiandefence.com.au/business/qinetiq-group-announces-new-australian-sector

QinetiQ completes acquisition of Air Affairs Australia

www.australiandefence.com.au/defence/air/qinetiq-completes-acquisition-of-air-affairs-australia

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The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au).

The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer.

If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via [email protected] to get involved.

Hosted by Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Editor: Chris Visscher

Australian Defence Magazine - © 2023