In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, editor of Defence Connect Liam Garman and news editor Charbel Kadib join host Phil Tarrant to discuss the latest developments in Defence and defence industry.
The team begins by weighing in on the burgeoning cyber security industry and efforts to bolster national resilience, championed by the launch of Defence Connect’s sister brand, Cyber Security Connect.
This is followed by a rundown of the latest demonstrations of multinational interoperability at Exercise Talisman Sabre amid mounting tensions with China.
Tarrant, Garman and Kadib also report the latest wins for the local defence industry, discussing the award of three separate contracts in support of key procurement programs.
The team concludes by delving into recent geopolitical developments, outlining new opportunities for Australia to assert itself in the Indo-Pacific.
Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:
Episode 522: PODCAST: Threats, theatre and tariffs in Trump’s world, with the Defence Connect team
Episode 521: CONTESTED GROUND: Regaining the qualitative advantage
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
Episode 516: CONTESTED GROUND: What’s in store for 2025?
Episode 515: PODCAST: Building a robust, fit for purpose ADF, with Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh MP
Episode 514: CONTESTED GROUND: What Trump’s Panama Canal comments mean for maritime law
Episode 513: SPOTLIGHT: How AIR 6500 will defend Australia’s shores, with Lockheed Martin Australia’s Liam Catterson