In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by former Australian Army leader and former Commander Forces Command, MAJGEN (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan.  McLachlan previously attended Royal Military College - Duntroon and the University of NSW, while completing a 37-year career with the Australian Army. He retired as Major General in December 2018.   The pair discuss:  <ul> <li>The reignition of intense military conflict in the Middle East, drawing on McLachlan’s previous service as a UN peacekeeper in southern Lebanon.</li> <li>The reliance of Israel’s military forces on modern fighter jet aircraft, use of explosive pagers and what the nation’s military objectives might be.</li> <li>The possible implications of the conflict for Australia and Western allies.</li> <li>The Australian Defence Force’s new recruitment campaigns and ends with a rapid-fire quiz about current issues.</li> </ul>  Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by former Australian Army leader and former Commander Forces Command, MAJGEN (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan. McLachlan previously attended Royal Military College - Duntroon and the University of NSW, while completing a 37-year career with the Australian Army. He retired as Major General in December 2018. The pair discuss: The reignition of intense military conflict in the Middle East, drawing on McLachlan’s previous service as a UN peacekeeper in southern Lebanon. The reliance of Israel’s military forces on modern fighter jet aircraft, use of explosive pagers and what the nation’s military objectives might be. The possible implications of the conflict for Australia and Western allies. The Australian Defence Force’s new recruitment campaigns and ends with a rapid-fire quiz about current issues. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

In this episode of the Defence Connect&nbsp;Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by former Australian Army leader and former Commander Forces Command,&nbsp;MAJGEN&nbsp;(Ret’d) Gus McLachlan.  McLachlan previously attended Royal Military&nbsp;College - Duntroon&nbsp;and the University of NSW, while completing a 37-year career with the Australian Army. He retired as Major General in December 2018. &nbsp; The pair discuss:  <ul> <li>The&nbsp;reignition of intense military conflict in the Middle East, drawing on&nbsp;McLachlan’s&nbsp;previous service as a UN&nbsp;peacekeeper&nbsp;in southern Lebanon.</li> <li>The&nbsp;reliance of&nbsp;Israel’s&nbsp;military forces on modern fighter jet aircraft, use of explosive pagers and what the&nbsp;nation’s&nbsp;military objectives might be.</li> <li>The&nbsp;possible implications of the conflict for Australia and&nbsp;Western&nbsp;allies.</li> <li>The&nbsp;Australian Defence&nbsp;Force’s&nbsp;new recruitment campaigns and ends with a rapid-fire quiz about current issues.</li> </ul>  Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

Middle East conflict reignition, with Major General (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan

The Defence Connect Podcast Network hosts a unique series of podcasts, featuring discussions with key enablers from across the Australian defence industry.

The podcasts provide the perfect blend of business intelligence and insights from a range of guests, which include government officials, ADF personnel, industry stakeholders, and members of the academic community.

By aligning ourselves with the ADF and the Commonwealth government, we are uniquely placed to deliver a dynamic 360° platform that bridges the gap between the customer (Defence) and industry.

We split our focus not just into the traditional sectors of Land (Army), Air (Air Force) and Sea (Navy), but into the six new Capability Streams:

- Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare and Cyber
- Key Enablers
- Air and Sea Lift
- Maritime and Anti-Submarine Warfare
- Strike and Air Combat
- Land Combat and Amphibious Warfare

As Defence moves to ensure the Force Structure Review and the First Principles Review: Creating One Defence plans are met, Australian industry involvement is critical for mission success.

The Defence Connect Podcast Network will provide you and your business with valuable lessons, tips and insights into the industry, putting your company in the best position to take part in the increased Defence spending.

We’ll cover every aspect of doing business in the defence industry, from the tender process to recruitment, success stories, access points to Defence, smart business strategies, and geopolitical insights.

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The Defence Connect Podcast Network hosts a unique series of podcasts, featuring discussions with key enablers from across the Australian defence industry. The podcasts provide the perfect blend of business intelligence and insights from a range of guests, which include government officials, ADF personnel, industry stakeholders, and members of the academic community. By aligning ourselves with the ADF and the Commonwealth government, we are uniquely placed to deliver a dynamic 360° platform that bridges the gap between the customer (Defence) and industry. We split our focus not just into the traditional sectors of Land (Army), Air (Air Force) and Sea (Navy), but into the six new Capability Streams: - Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare and Cyber - Key Enablers - Air and Sea Lift - Maritime and Anti-Submarine Warfare - Strike and Air Combat - Land Combat and Amphibious Warfare As Defence moves to ensure the Force Structure Review and the First Principles Review: Creating One Defence plans are met, Australian industry involvement is critical for mission success. The Defence Connect Podcast Network will provide you and your business with valuable lessons, tips and insights into the industry, putting your company in the best position to take part in the increased Defence spending. We’ll cover every aspect of doing business in the defence industry, from the tender process to recruitment, success stories, access points to Defence, smart business strategies, and geopolitical insights. Subscribe to the Defence Connect network and be part of this exciting and innovative industry.

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