Defence & Security Podcast Network

The Fleet Support Unit (FSU) delivers repair and maintenance services to the Navy and provides meaningful work for sailors when they come ashore.

FSU's executive director Greg Laxton CSC joins host Phil Tarrant on this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast to reflect on the key challenges faced by the organisation in 2019, outline the tools being used to measure key performance outcomes, and explain the processes that are priming FSU for the future.

Laxton discusses the collaborative work between his unit and the defence industry, how FSU is positively shifting company culture to recruit and retain employees, and what career opportunities follow involvement within the organisation.

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Fighter pilot turned poet and communications consultant, Chris Huet believes in helping people communicate with the precision of a fighter pilot and the passion of a poet.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Huet joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss his love of language, how he is impacting communications within the defence sector, and how his time with the RAAF played a key role in his communications learning.

Huet discusses his passion for live poetry, unpacks the AMP framework of communications, and reveals how you can tell if you are successfully communicating with your peers. Enjoy the podcast,

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On this episode of Defence Connect, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the visiting chairman of BAE Systems, Sir Roger Carr, to deep dive into the Australian subsidiary's involvement in the global company's endeavours.

Sir Roger provides a progress report on the development of Adelaide's Osborne Naval Shipyard, explains the significance of the Australian government's ongoing commitment to sovereign capability, and outlines the key priorities for BAE Systems in order to ensure long-term sustainability.

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John Gretton "Jocko" Willink is a retired US Navy SEAL officer, highly rated podcast host, established author and CEO of management consulting firm, Echelon Front.

On this episode of the Defence Connect podcast with host Phil Tarrant, Jocko breaks down his philosophy of extreme ownership, explaining how he applies leadership strategies from the military to improve the businesses with which he consults.

Jocko delves into the primary indicators for leadership success, outlines the common mistakes that businesses make in developing leadership capabilities, and reveals the only personality trait that would prevent someone from becoming a good leader.

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Government agency Defence SA's primary focus is to maximise investment and deliver workforce within the Australian Defence Force and defence industries.

Chief executive Richard Price joins host Phil Tarrant on this episode of the Defence Connect podcast to outline the government's workforce development plan with regard to money allocated to Defence, convey the current status of the Osborne Naval Shipyard infrastructure, and explain the importance of sovereign space capabilities for Australian defence technologies.

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As the recently appointed shadow defence industry minister, a key priority for Matt Keogh in his new role is to develop Australia's sovereign capability through engagement with industry.

He sits down with host Phil Tarrant at Pacific 2019 to discuss Defence's commitment to national interest above all else, what more needs to be done to support the industry moving forward, and his advice to SMEs about cultivating a good relationship with government and the opposition.

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According to retired Major General Jim Molan, dramatic changes in the global security climate necessitate the development and implementation of a tailor-made strategy for Australian defence.

The now-senator joins host Phil Tarrant on this episode of the Defence Connect podcast to dissect his recent paper on national security strategy for the ANU's Centre of Gravity initiative.

Senator Molan explains how current Australian policy falls short, why an established system would make the nation a more self-sufficient and therefore better ally, and who would be responsible for executing such a strategy.

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With rapid digitisation occurring across all global fronts, the defence industry must not only keep up, but stay ahead.

On this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Penten CEO Matthew Wilson to discuss the shifting attitudes towards the cyber domain, how his forward-thinking company helps to build cyber protections, and the process of engaging with the government as a business.

He also imparts the key qualities the Australian Defence Industry Awards' "Cyber Business of the Year" looks for in new recruits to the business and shares his future projections for the organisation.

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Thales' Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle is globally renowned for servicing the Australian Defence Force since 2005.

The company's director of protected vehicles Paul Feighan joins host Phil Tarrant on this episode of the Defence Connect podcast to talk about what has made the Bushmaster so successful, how it has managed to stay relevant, and what's next for the platform in terms of export potential.

He also breaks down his role within the business and the culture of community on the Bendigo factory floor.

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With a wealth of defence industry experience and a career spanning both defence industry and the Department of Defence, Victorian defence industry advocate John O'Callaghan is well versed on trends throughout the sector, and joins us at Pacific 2019 to share his thoughts around the growth of Australian defence on a global scale.

He discusses the sentiment of the SME sector in Victoria and their confidence to invest in the industry in the current climate, shares how SMEs can compete on a global stage to participate in AIC content, and explains why an understanding of the procurement system and how it operates is key to securing business within the competitive defence space.

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