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PODCAST: Unpacking the surface combatant review with the Honourable Kim Beazley AC

In this special Defence Connect Podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Steve Kuper unpack the findings of the government’s independent analysis into Navy’s surface combatant fleet with former defence minister and ambassador to the US, the Honourable Kim Beazley AC.

In this special Defence Connect Podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Steve Kuper unpack the findings of the government’s independent analysis into Navy’s surface combatant fleet with former defence minister and ambassador to the US, the Honourable Kim Beazley AC.

The trio begin by discussing the background and logic behind the review and how they shaped the findings the government ultimately released.

They then move on to discuss the government’s commitment to expand the number of surface combatants in the fleet and the emphasis on building out the “Tier 2” fleet alongside innovative capabilities, including autonomy.

Finally, the trio discuss the balancing act required to deliver this ambitious plan and Australia’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team

Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:

Episode 11: PODCAST: A taste of things to come, with shadow minister for defence Andrew Hastie
Episode 10: PODCAST: Getting our naval force structure right, with Jennifer Parker
Episode 9: CONTESTED GROUND: The expanding world of state-sponsored cyber warfare
Episode 8: SPOTLIGHT: Training – key to the National Defence Strategy, with CAE’s James Digges
Episode 7: PODCAST: Unpacking the impacts of a disruptive new US Defense secretary
Episode 6: PODCAST: Threats, theatre and tariffs in Trump’s world, with the Defence Connect team
Episode 5: CONTESTED GROUND: Regaining the qualitative advantage
Episode 4: CONTESTED GROUND: What’s in store for 2025? Part 2
Episode 3: PODCAST: Boosting women’s involvement in defence industry, with Rachel Falzon, Women in Defence Association
Episode 2: SPOTLIGHT: Delivering a sovereign small arms and load carriage capability, with Aquaterro’s Graeme Bulte

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