Defence & Security Podcast Network

AustCyber CEO Michelle Price joins host Phil Tarrant on this week's episode of the Defence Connect Podcast to discuss the world of cyber security and how it fits into the defence industry.

Price shares her definition of cyber security in Australia today, who is ultimately responsible for cyber in organisations and the importance of SMEs ensuring the robustness of their cyber security systems.

She also discusses AustCyber's plan to enable the Australian security sector to grow domestically as well as internationally, and how Australia has become a leader in the innovation space.

AustCyber CEO Michelle Price joins host Phil Tarrant on this week's episode of the Defence Connect Podcast to discuss the world of cyber security and how it fits into the defence industry. Price shares her definition of cyber security in Australia today, who is ultimately responsible for cyber in organisations and the importance of SMEs ensuring the robustness of their cyber security systems. She also discusses AustCyber's plan to enable the Australian security sector to grow domestically as well as internationally, and how Australia has become a leader in the innovation space.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Bell Flight's international military campaign manager, Javier "NERF" Ball, and Capture Team Lead-LAND 4503 Rowan Tink join host Phil Tarrant to discuss the LAND 4503 – Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Replacement program. Javier and Rowan break down the expeditionary-focused and ruggedised nature of the AH-1Z Viper platform, building on decades of platform and operational evolution with the US Marines to culminate delivery of a next-generation platform for the ADF. Javier and Rowan will also discuss the process behind the scenes to flesh out their proposal to the Australian government as part of the LAND 4503 – Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Replacement program. Finally, Javier and Rowan will expand on the industry opportunities for Australian companies should the AH-1Z Viper be selected as a result of the growing number of aircraft being operated in the Indo-Pacific, building on the maintenance and sustainment program of record presented by the F-35.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Bell Flight's international military campaign manager, Javier "NERF" Ball, and Capture Team Lead-LAND 4503 Rowan Tink join host Phil Tarrant to discuss the LAND 4503 – Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Replacement program. Javier and Rowan break down the expeditionary-focused and ruggedised nature of the AH-1Z Viper platform, building on decades of platform and operational evolution with the US Marines to culminate delivery of a next-generation platform for the ADF. Javier and Rowan will also discuss the process behind the scenes to flesh out their proposal to the Australian government as part of the LAND 4503 – Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Replacement program. Finally, Javier and Rowan will expand on the industry opportunities for Australian companies should the AH-1Z Viper be selected as a result of the growing number of aircraft being operated in the Indo-Pacific, building on the maintenance and sustainment program of record presented by the F-35.

Australia is well known for its high standards in the innovation space and the high calibre of graduates coming through the ranks. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, BAE Systems chief technology officer Nigel Whitehead joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss innovation in the Australian Defence force and the changes within the industry over the last 20 years. Nigel shares his views on Australia's position in the innovation space, why he believes the Australian education system is producing higher level graduates than the UK and what role engineers are playing in innovation. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

Australia is well known for its high standards in the innovation space and the high calibre of graduates coming through the ranks. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, BAE Systems chief technology officer Nigel Whitehead joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss innovation in the Australian Defence force and the changes within the industry over the last 20 years. Nigel shares his views on Australia's position in the innovation space, why he believes the Australian education system is producing higher level graduates than the UK and what role engineers are playing in innovation.

Australia's defence industry has been garnering significant reputation internationally for the quality of the work provided by both prime contractors and small-to-medium enterprises for some years, and continues to do so. In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, representatives from Thales Australia join host Phil Tarrant to provide fascinating insight into the workings of an enterprise kicking goals both locally and globally. Graham Evendon, Director of Integrated Weapons and Sensors, and Dion Habner, Australian Munitions managing director, give an in-depth look at how Thales Australia is working to support the needs of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), as well as the demands for sovereign capabilities. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

Australia's defence industry has been garnering significant reputation internationally for the quality of the work provided by both prime contractors and small-to-medium enterprises for some years, and continues to do so. In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, representatives from Thales Australia join host Phil Tarrant to provide fascinating insight into the workings of an enterprise kicking goals both locally and globally. Graham Evendon, Director of Integrated Weapons and Sensors, and Dion Habner, Australian Munitions managing director, give an in-depth look at how Thales Australia is working to support the needs of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), as well as the demands for sovereign capabilities.

Enjoy the podcast,

The Defence Connect team

CEO of Pulse Global Stephen Becsi joins host Phil Tarrant on this week's episode of the Defence Connect Podcast to discuss workplace culture, behaviour and why he believes culture is not something that should be owned by HR.

Becsi reflects on his 20 years of service in the Royal Australian Navy, retiring as the Director of the Strategic Reform program. He shares how he applies his skill set from the RAN to his current role, recommendations around workplace culture and behaviour for leaders in the defence industry, and his definition of culture.

The pair also discuss the link between culture and behaviour, why leaders need to keep themselves accountable and how long it actually takes for culture to change within an organisation.

  CEO of Pulse Global Stephen Becsi joins host Phil Tarrant on this week's episode of the Defence Connect Podcast to discuss workplace culture, behaviour and why he believes culture is not something that should be owned by HR. Becsi reflects on his 20 years of service in the Royal Australian Navy, retiring as the Director of the Strategic Reform program. He shares how he applies his skill set from the RAN to his current role, recommendations around workplace culture and behaviour for leaders in the defence industry, and his definition of culture. The pair also discuss the link between culture and behaviour, why leaders need to keep themselves accountable and how long it actually takes for culture to change within an organisation.