Hangar 46

Hangar 46: Adapting to Conflict with Wing Commander Zac Smit and Wing Commander Rod Ward

"Ultimately adaptation is ensuring Australia has more options, in more places, more often."

Join us in the hangar as Wing Commander Zac Smit and Wing Commander Rod Ward break down and discuss what preparedness, and adapting to conflict means for the aviator of today.

Hangar 46: Reflecting with Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Force Warrant Officer Ken Robertson, OAM.

"I'm really proud of bringing people together, learning alongside each other."

Join us in the hangar as we chat to Warrant Officer Ken Robertson, OAM, on his time as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to Chief of Defence Force, his career, and reflections.

This episode is hosted by Flight Sergeant Owen Robottom.

"I am really encouraged by the level of innovation that we see, especially within the younger ranks or the newer members."

Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2026 and chat to Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, CMM, CD.

This episode is hosted by Group Captain Jesse Laroche.

Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded at the National Convention Centre Canberra during ASPCon26, there may be background noises or a difference in audio quality.

Hangar 46: Supporting the Fight with Squadron Leader Zac Smit, Lieutenant Commander Jamie Imlay-Gillespie, and Wing Commander James Grigson.

"For those working at the tactical level, whether it's on a flight line, in a health centre, or behind the scenes in logistics, your work is critical in supporting the fight, keep it up."

Join us in the hangar as Squadron Leader Zac Smit, Headquarters Joint Operations Command, Lieutenant Commander Jamie Imlay-Gillespie, Joint Health Command, and Wing Commander James Grigson, Joint Logistics Command, discuss and breakdown 'Supporting the Fight'.

Hangar 46: Air Force Safety Month with Corporal Caitlin Russ and Flight Sergeant Owen Robottom

"You can influence from anywhere. It's not bound by rank."

Join us in the hangar as Corporal Caitlin Russ, Enlisted Aviator of the Year, and Flight Sergeant Owen Robottom, Human Performance and Safety, discuss the ‘Warfighter Mindset' as this year's Air Force Safety Month theme.

Hangar 46: Air Force Writing Award Competition Winners Flight Lieutenant Ed Betar and Corporal Matthew Thornton

"I wanted to start a conversation.”

Join us in the hangar for a chat with Flight Lieutenant Ed Betar, winner of the The Wrigley Prize, and Corporal Matthew Thornton, winner of The Margaret Clarke Award.

This episode is hosted by Squadron Leader Sacha Mondon.

Read FLTLT Betar's piece: https://ciasp.scholasticahq.com/article/137701-space-traffic-management-is-critical-for-national-security

Read CPL Thornton's piece: https://airpower.airforce.gov.au/blog/multinational-mercenaries-dangers-private-sector-operational-involvements

Submissions for the 2025 competition are now open and close December 31st 2025.

For more information: https://airpower.airforce.gov.au/contribute

Hangar 46: A Day in the Life as an Instructor at 1 Recruit Training Unit with Corporal Mikhayla Kiem and Corporal Jacob Adolph

“Nine times out of ten, you already know this stuff. It's your bread and butter. So if you are thinking about it, back yourself.”

Join us at RAAF Base Wagga with Corporal Mikhayla Kiem, Military Skills Instructor and Corporal Jacob Adolph, Ground Defence Training Instructor, for a day in the life as an instructor at 1RTU.

Hangar 46: Commodore Micheal Jacobson, CSM, RAN

"Instill the confidence in your very junior leaders, and you can only do that with trust.”

Join us in the hangar as we chat to Commodore Micheal Jacobson, CSM, RAN, Director General Submarines, on resiliency, team work, and lessons for Air Force from a submariner.

This episode is hosted by Group Captain Steven Ferguson

“I think, you know, whether I’m wearing the blue astronaut flight suit, or the green Air Force flying suit, I’m really looking forward to serving my country”

Join us in the hangar as we chat to Group Captain Katherine Bennell-Pegg, an Australian astronaut, and recently commissioned Royal Australian Air Force Officer, on astronaut training, her career journey, and what we can all learn from space.

This episode is hosted by Air Commodore Jo Brick

"Everything tells a story. Everything is there for a reason."

Join us in the hangar as we chat to Mr Matt Anderson PSM, on his career, service, storytelling, and his time as Director of the Australian War Memorial.

This episode is hosted by Air Commodore Michael Durant.