PODCAST: The Future Submarine Program – Developing tomorrow’s capability today, Michael Oliver and Dr John Towers, Lockheed Martin

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28 October 2019

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In this special episode recorded live at Pacific 2019, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Lockheed Martin’s Michael Oliver, the future submarine combat systems integration program director, and Dr John Towers, the human systems integration lead, to discuss their roles in the Future Submarine Program.

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They discuss their current engagement with academia and the SME sector and the opportunities available to those seeking involvement, how Lockheed is attracting and cultivating the right talent for the various roles that the program has created, and how previous design expertise is being utilised in the development of the program to best meet the needs of the end user.

Enjoy the podcast,

The Defence Connect team

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