In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Betsy Clark, former Australian government Department of Defence program reviewer for the F-35, joins host Liam Garman to unpack the history and making of the F-35 Lightning II, and her book, F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning II. <ul> <li>The pair begin the podcast examining the origins of the F-35 program and how Australia found itself a partner.</li> <li>Clark then details some of the hurdles faced by the program managers in developing the aircraft and how they were able to overcome them.</li> <li>The pair wrap up the podcast unpacking how seizing and maintaining air superiority is fundamental in the modern battlespace.</li> </ul> Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Betsy Clark, former Australian government Department of Defence program reviewer for the F-35, joins host Liam Garman to unpack the history and making of the F-35 Lightning II, and her book, F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning II. The pair begin the podcast examining the origins of the F-35 program and how Australia found itself a partner. Clark then details some of the hurdles faced by the program managers in developing the aircraft and how they were able to overcome them. The pair wrap up the podcast unpacking how seizing and maintaining air superiority is fundamental in the modern battlespace. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Betsy Clark, former Australian government Department of Defence program reviewer for the F-35, joins host Liam Garman to unpack the history and making of the F-35&nbsp;Lightning&nbsp;II,&nbsp;and her&nbsp;book,&nbsp;F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning II. <ul> <li>The pair begin the podcast examining the origins of the F-35&nbsp;program&nbsp;and how Australia found itself a partner.</li> <li>Clark then details some of the hurdles faced by the program managers in developing the&nbsp;aircraft&nbsp;and how they were able to overcome them.</li> <li>The pair wrap up the podcast unpacking how seizing and maintaining air superiority is fundamental in the modern battlespace.</li> </ul> Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

The history of the F-35, with Betsy Clark

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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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