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.
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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Episode 520: CONTESTED GROUND: What’s in store for 2025? Part 2
Episode 519: PODCAST: Boosting women’s involvement in defence industry, with Rachel Falzon, Women in Defence Association
Episode 518: SPOTLIGHT: Delivering a sovereign small arms and load carriage capability, with Aquaterro’s Graeme Bulte
Episode 517: PODCAST: Royal Australian Navy minehunters’ new purpose after service, with Frank van der Linde
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