Defence & Security Podcast Network

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Dr Charles Knight, lecturer in Terrorism, Asymmetric Conflict & Urban Operations at Charles Sturt University, joins editor of Defence Connect Liam Garman to discuss the power and influence of media and information warfare strategies in the contemporary battlespace. Dr Knight, a former member of the British Army and Royal Air Force, begins by reflecting on the prevalence of information warfare throughout history, and how strategies have evolved over time. The pair then outline modern examples of the effective use of media to produce desired military outcomes, pointing to case studies in the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific. Dr Knight also explains the findings of a recent study, which assessed the impact of media reporting on military campaigns in the urban warfare environment. Finally, Dr Knight lists recommendations from his research, which aims to build trust in the military among media representatives in a bid to support the broader national security effort. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Commodore (Ret'd) Vince Di Pietro joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss Australia's national resilience, examining key findings from the report, Australia – A complacent nation: Our reactions are too little, too late, too short-sighted, published by the Institute for Integrated Economic Resilience's National Resilience Project. The podcast begins by analysing Australia's military and emergency first response capabilities to natural disasters, and how Di Pietro used multidimensional insights from recent natural disasters to compile his working group's component of the report. To view the report, click here. The pair then analyse the evolution of the term national resilience which has become widely used among Australia's key decision makers, and the uptick in ADF domestic response operations. The podcast wraps up by analysing policy responses to this changing field, and outlines how local communities must be empowered to engage with emergency procedures. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

In this episode of Cyber Security Uncut, Aiden Tudehope, co-founder and managing director, government and hosting group at Macquarie Telecom Group, joins hosts Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant, director – defence and security at Momentum Media, to discuss the company's recent expansion in the data security space. The trio beginning by weighing in on the trilateral AUKUS agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, discussing what it might mean for technological development in the cyber domain. Tudehope, MAJGEN (Ret'd) Thompson, and Tarrant go on to note the importance of digital sovereignty in ensuring the nation retains control of sensitive data, minimising national security vulnerabilities. Tudehope then discusses the evolution of Macquarie Telecom Group, explaining how the company reimagined its purpose to support Australia's changing data security needs. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Connect Team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Emeritus Professor of Complex Systems Science at the Australian National University Roger Bradbury joins host Liam Garman, editor defence and security at Momentum Media, to discuss how technological innovation could make submarines obsolete. In the podcast, Professor Bradbury analyses the changing technologies of war. He explains that submarines possess core advantages (or "tricks") including stealth that make them lethal in times of conflict. However, such tricks are likely to be overcome by new and emerging submarine detection technology. The pair then discuss Professor Bradbury's multidisciplinary report, Transparent Oceans? The Coming SSBN Counter-Detection Task May Be Insuperable, which found that such submarine detection capabilities would reduce the military advantages provided by submarines by the 2050s. Throughout the podcast, Professor Bradbury draws upon historical, scientific and military analyses to support the report's findings. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, editor of Defence Connect Liam Garman and news editor Charbel Kadib join host Phil Tarrant to discuss the Commonwealth government's decision to overhaul the Future Submarines program. The trio begin by unpacking the new trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, dubbed AUKUS, which will involve the local construction of nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy as part of a knowledge sharing arrangement. Tarrant, Garman, and Kadib then explore the potential benefits of nuclear propulsion technology in bolstering undersea warfare capability, and the broader defence plan associated with the AUKUS pact. The team also discusses the local reaction to the AUKUS deal, including the response from former SEA1000 contractor Naval Group. Finally, the trio examines the geostrategic implications of the decision, detailing the international reaction from both Australia's allies and adversaries. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

Cyber Security Uncut is back with the second episode of the podcast, hosted by Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of the Department of Defence's Information Warfare Division and Phil Tarrant, director – defence and security at Momentum Media. The podcast begins by analysing the impact that organisational budget cuts within the cyber and IT portfolios have had on the ability for businesses to manage the growing financial risk of cyber penetration. The pair continue by analysing where cyber security risk management teams and chief information security officers (CISOs) should sit in organisational structures, and what the Australian government's cyber security watchdogs are doing to combat this growing threat. The podcast wraps up by discussing how businesses can better prepare themselves for cyber penetrations by investigating recent phishing and ransomware operations. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Connect Team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by shadow minister for defence industry Matt Keogh, who outlines his vision for the future of Australia's defence industry. The pair begin the podcast by discussing the Commonwealth's new Sovereign Industrial Capability Priorities, and the importance of translating the priorities into action. They then analyse Labor's recent commitment to conduct the first Defence Force Posture Review in eight years to ensure the ongoing warfighting capability of the defence force. The pair then examine the relationship between primes and Australian defence SMEs, and the impact that the recent pandemic has had on Australia's supply chains. The podcast then wraps up by discussing the importance of having a sovereign defence industry to overcome shortfalls in the global supply chain. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Adam Gilmour, chief executive officer of Gilmour Space. The pair begin the podcast by discussing Gilmour Space's first commercial launch, expected to take place mid-2022. They then discuss Australia's core advantages in the space industry, including innovations in rocket technology such as propulsion enhancements, as well as the relative strengths of Australian businesses in the global space industry. The pair continue by analysing how the new ADF Space Command will not only enhance Australia's national security, but also benefit Australian sovereign space industry. The pair wrap up the podcast by discussing the exciting future of Australia's emerging space industry, and best practice to maximise involvement from Australia's industrial capability in this sector. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

This year's R U OK? Day serves as an important reminder to open up the conversation on mental health, both in the workplace and at home, according to David Coleman, Member for Banks and Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. In this special episode, join Momentum Media director Alex Whitlock as he speaks to Mr Coleman. Together, the pair discuss the importance of shining a spotlight on mental health issues, share why the consequences of stigmatising mental health are significant, and reveal how you can make a difference to your workplace, community, family and friends.

Welcome the first edition of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast with our hosts Major General (Ret'd) Marcus Thompson, former head of the Department of Defence's Information Warfare Division, and Phil Tarrant, director — defence and security at Momentum Media. The Cyber Security Uncut podcast is a fortnightly podcast unpacking Australia's innovative and vibrant cyber security sector, from the latest business trends facing the industry through to breaking global news. The pair begin by analysing the emerging trends within cyber warfare and the growing use of information operations as an exploitable domain. They also examine how cyber security is an ever growing financial risk to Australian companies, discussing the importance of cyber security protocols within businesses. The podcast wraps up by analysing the importance of a sovereign cyber security industry in Australia to service the nation's growing cyber security needs. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Connect Team