Defence & Security Podcast Network

Submarine technology continues to advance, with new threats being the driving force behind this development. Thales believes its previous experience with Australian submarine fleets enables it to embrace this changing landscape and create a superior product in the SEA 1000 program. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Adam Waldie, SEA 1000 capture leader for Thales, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss his role in the SEA 1000 program, which will see Thales involved in the building of 12 new submarines, and how their current involvement with Collins will influence their ongoing technological development. Waldie also discusses Australia's involvement in the development of technology for this project, Thales' current relationship with the Australian Defence Force and how the company is approaching the tender process for optronics and sonar to best display its advantage. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

Low underwater radiating noise is an important attribute for a defence vessel where undetectability in the underwater battlespace is key. Rolls-Royce have previously had success with the Type 23 frigate and now have further plans within the Australian defence industry. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, program director of Rolls-Royce Australia Services Rob Madders joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss their bid in the SEA 5000 proposal and their partnership with Australian industrial engineering firm Marand. Supporting this partnership, Madders talks about how Rolls-Royce have been building their supply chain within Australia, unpack the government's role in influencing such decisions, and share what is involved in a business becoming affiliated with the Rolls-Royce brand. Madders also discusses the history of Rolls-Royce within defence industry and share how their benchmark work within the Type 23 frigate will impact their plan going forward with the Type 26 frigate should their bid be successful, the changes in the Australian defence industry over the past two decades, and share his thoughts on Australia as a shipbuilding hub. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

Western Australia has attracted some negativity surrounding their potential for shipbuilding capability and their aptitude as a key participant in the defence supply chain. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by senator Linda Reynolds CSC to discuss this criticism and WA's relationship with South Australia. She will unpack how her history in defence has aided in achieving progress within the Senate and share her thoughts on WA's potential and shaping the local SME sector. Seeing the benefits of a strong defence industry to the WA economy, Reynolds will also discuss the ongoing potential of WA's involvement in the space sector, and share her thoughts on the new inquiry being conducted to examine transition out of the ADF. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

With 36 years in the Air Force before his transition into corporate, Warren Ludwig, director of international strategic development Australia, NZ and south-east Asia at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss General Atomics' bid and the partnerships that they have created within the AIR 7003 proposal. He will share his thoughts on the current state of the Air Force and discuss the shift that has occurred in the relationship between defence and industry, while also looking at the biggest challenges that the industry is facing at the moment. Ludwig will also unpack the role of General Atomics, their involvement with Australian universities and share insights into technology currently being developed that we are likely to see in the coming decade. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

Having recently returned from Washington after attending the G'Day USA gala Defence dialogue, Karen Stanton, director of corporate and strategy at HTA Group, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the transformation of the Australian defence industry. She will share outcomes from G'Day USA, including why she considers it to be such an important event and look at the exceptional representation of SMEs in this year's gala. Looking at discussions that took place, she will cover support that is being offered to SMEs and how they can get the best out of the CDIC. Karen will discuss the release of the Defence Industrial Capability Plan, what that means for Australians involved in the defence industry, and also discuss how international competition has impacted the demise and transformation of manufacturing in Australia over the past two decades. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

With 25 years in service with the Royal Navy and now a captain in Navy Command HQ, Captain Tim Green has seen the underwater battlespace from both sides of the periscope. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, ahead of the upcoming announcement surrounding the SEA 5000 Future Frigate program, Capt Green joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the nature of the ASW work that he is currently completing within the Royal Navy and to share his thoughts on the importance of integration between the UK and Australia for training purposes in the underwater battlespace. Believing this to be the most exciting time he has seen in his involvement within the services in terms of ambition and design, Capt Green will look at the importance of current and incoming technology, the challenges it can present and the importance of having the correct training and people involved in and being developed within the defence industry. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

International in relevance, but with focus on Australia and the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, CIVSEC 2018 offered key insights into the evolving national and social security sectors – and how threats will be combatted in the future. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant records from CIVSEC 2018 with a number of key industry leaders – receiving insights that are alarming in terms of emerging threats, but reassuring in how industry, and Australia, is reacting. John Kendall, director of border and national security program at Unisys, discusses biometrics and border security developments. His college Alan Seymour, business relationship manager for enterprise solutions at Unisys Australia, looks at the relationship between civil industries and Defence, and how those lines have become significantly blurred. Michael Puckridge, VP of Sales Australasia for Sintelex, shares how the Adelaide-based business is making a worldwide impact with organisations in criminal and defence industries through to businesses like Lego. Adam Neil, APAC regional sales manager from Cyber Gym, also looks at cyber-attacks and the Israeli influence that they are bringing to Australia… along with their ethical hackers. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team.

The recently-released Defence Industrial Capability Plan has outlined the government's vision to build a robust, resilient and internationally-competitive defence industry that meets defence capability requirements. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant discusses the plan with Dr Sheridan Kearnan, first assistant secretary for Defence industry policy with the Department of Defence, whose team has been a key driver in creating the capability plan. Dr Kearnan gives insight into the origin of the plan, how it will set the course for defence industry growth, key priorities and how innovation will be central to capability enhancements. She also reveals the process for determining and finalising the sovereign industrial capability priorities that are critical to defence and must be developed and supported by Australia's defence industry. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team.

Aircraft maintenance is an area where process and regimented guidelines are for obvious reasons of great importance, however it is also an area which some believe should be open to innovations which in many cases could be classed as violations. In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Phil Tarrant chats with one such supporter of that theory. Former RAAF Officer Tony Bannister-Tyrrell, now working as a senior consultant for Coras, shares how his time as P3 Orion Senior Maintenance Manager for Australian Aerospace has led him to completing a PhD on traversing the breach between innovation and violation in aircraft maintenance. Tony shares how maintenance is currently being conducted across the industry, why such strict regulations can be detrimental to technicians and to the trade and discusses how his study plans to showcase why identifying violations can ultimately result in improved processes. Enjoy the podcast, the Defence Connect team.

The veteran community will converge on Sydney in October for the Invictus Games, an international sporting challenge that will include 500 competitors, supported by over 1,500 family and friends. Broadcast around the world and watched in 40 different countries, the spirit of competition and participation will be at its core while showcasing the talent, resilience and dedication of our wounded, injured and sick service men and women – and how rehabilitation and recovery can be empowered by sport. Australia's defence industry has put its back behind supporting the games, including sponsorship from SAAB, Boeing, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Deloitte and Defence Housing Australia, with new partnerships soon to be announced. The federal and state governments, RSL and Legacy are also integral games supporters. Join Patrick Kidd, principal consultant with Deloitte Australia and CEO of Invictus Games Sydney, as he discusses with host of the Defence Connect Podcast Phil Tarrant the origin of the games, its role in supporting veterans into the community and reintegration into the workforce, helping veterans to find their way after the military, and the important role that families play. For greater info on the Invictus Games and how you can get involved visit http://www.invictusgames2018.org/. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team