Darian sits down with Professor Anthony “Espo” Esposito to unpack why Defence tendering processes are in urgent need of reform. From outdated probity guidelines and vague debriefs to overemphasis on price and the underappreciation of project programs, they explore how modernising assessment structures could drive real improvement across the Defence infrastructure sector. If you’ve ever walked away from a tender wondering “what was the point?”, this one’s for you.