Podcasts about Defence Forces

Around 700 New Zealand soldiers and personnel are in Australia for the largest war-fighting and military training exercise in the Southern Hemisphere. 35-thousand soldiers from 19 nations are taking part in it. The Defence Force says a key goal for them is to be able to integrate its capabilities into Australian and US relations. The Government also announced ramping up defence spend earlier this year - but as it stands now, and with tensions abroad - how prepared are we? Tim Beveridge talks to Senior National Officer Lieutenant Colonel Tim Tuatini for more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The seizure of the MV Matthew, with its massive consignment of drugs, off the Irish coast in September 2023 was as daring as it was skilful.After days of a cat and mouse chase in challenging weather between the Naval Service and the Matthew, members of the elite Army Ranger Wing descended from a helicopter on to the deck of the cargo ship. The crew were arrested and the drugs found.Operation Piano – which brought Revenue, the Garda and the Defence Forces together – resulted in Ireland's largest ever drugs seizure, worth €156 million.While the operation was an undoubted success, a showcase of ability, power and intent, it also highlighted how ill-equipped the Defence Forces are.Only one ship was available for the operation, and only one helicopter. So many things could have gone wrong.Eight men have been jailed over the drugs seizure, their significant sentences a signal from the Irish courts that anyone involved in such international drug smuggling will be treated severely.Irish Times crime and security correspondent Conor Gallagher describes how the Matthew was intercepted and seized.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Life saving app. *Defence Force job cuts. *Worrying signs for AUKUS deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Life saving app. *Defence Force job cuts. *Worrying signs for AUKUS deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Life saving app. *Defence Force job cuts. *Worrying signs for AUKUS deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Many will remember a powerful 2013 video of the then Australian army chief David Morrison ripping into soldiers who denigrated women, saying there was no place for them in the military. But today, after another set of allegations of rape in the ADF have been revealed, we wonder if anything has really changed. Today, investigative reporter Nick McKenzie - who broke the story for our mastheads and 60 minutes.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many will remember a powerful 2013 video of the then Australian army chief David Morrison ripping into soldiers who denigrated women, saying there was no place for them in the military. But today, after another set of allegations of rape in the ADF have been revealed, we wonder if anything has really changed. Today, investigative reporter Nick McKenzie - who broke the story for our mastheads and 60 minutes.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Last week, 8 men were jailed for their roles in trying to smuggle 2.2 tonnes of cocaine, worth over €157m, the largest cocaine seizure in Irish history. The drugs were seized following a joint garda, customs & Defence Forces operation. For more Marie Gleeson, Former Irish Navy Ships Captain & Cormac O' Keefe, Security Correspondent, Irish Examiner.

Monitoring potential dangers, such as intruders or eavesdroppers, is the focus of the country's new space squadron. Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Andy Scott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's episode, the union representing midwives says Wellington Hospital cutting beds from its gynaecology and maternity wards in a trial aimed at making more room for patients from the overcrowded Emergency Department is a bad move, Health NZ says gynaecology has 12 "resourced" (staffed) beds, with capacity to flex to 14, and 26 resourced maternity beds, with the ability to flex to 37 beds (11 unresourced) in response, the Finance Minister says several thousand more families will benefit from the changes to FamilyBoost, monitoring potential dangers, such as intruders or eavesdroppers, is the focus of the country's new space squadron, and it has been a huge weekend of music in the United Kingdom - with Black Sabbath performing a farewell show in Birmingham, and Oasis back on stage together to kick off their high-anticipated reunion tour in Cardiff in Wales.

The Defence Force is keeping details of its cost cuts secret. But Newstalk ZB can reveal NZDF admitted, in internal communications, that it would have to scale back or cut programmes that impact how people view the force, and New Zealand's reputation. The defence force also noted the sinking of the Manawanui added to its financial struggles. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Hayden Ricketts told Ryan Bridge that since there's going to be a $12 billion investment over the next four years, they're unable to cut what is normally one of the first things to go: personnel. He says that NZDF is going to need civilian workers to do the introduction of service, to do the staff work, to do the business cases and the papers for cabinet that comes with that money. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation by the Auditor-General has found Defence Force staff accepted gifts and hospitality from commercial suppliers, potentially undermining the integrity of those contracts. David Lemmon, who headed the Auditor-General's investigation spoke to Corin Dann.

In today's episode, the Government announces it will introduce new penalties for those who hurl coward punches, to reflect the gravity of their crime. The weight-loss injection Wegovy, that has the same active ingredient as Ozempic, hits shelves in New Zealand. The Auditor-General reprimands the Defence Force for accepting gifts and hospitality from commercial suppliers. Billionaire entrepreneur Anna Mowbray and her former-All Black husband Ali Williams, have been given permission to build a helipad at their 24 million dollar luxury Auckland waterfront home. And New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is lending his support to the campaign to save the Takapuna Golf Course on Auckland's North Shore.

LGBT people face widespread discrimination in sexually conservative Myanmar but are playing important roles at many levels in the struggle to oust the regime. They include People's Defence Force commander, fashion designer in exile, woman trade union activist who was sexually abused in custody, and a community organiser, who speak of their experiences.

Ireland is to sign up to a major new EU Defence initiative that will allow member states to jointly procure military equipment as the bloc seeks to rapidly rearm in the face of Russian aggression. To discuss this initiative further was Mark Price Co-Chair of the Irish Anti War Movement and founding member of the Irish Neutrality League and also Mark Mellett Former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces.

Ireland is to sign up to a major new EU Defence initiative that will allow member states to jointly procure military equipment as the bloc seeks to rapidly rearm in the face of Russian aggression. To discuss this initiative further was Mark Price Co-Chair of the Irish Anti War Movement and founding member of the Irish Neutrality League and also Mark Mellett Former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces.

 This week on Tapod we sit down with the brilliant Claire Planinsek, Head of Recruitment & Events – Australian Defence Force Careers @Adecco Group. Claire has led some of the largest Talent functions in the region, but to head up recruitment for Australia's Defence Force dwarf's them all! We explore all facets of this mammoth program, starting with a team of 1,000 (which includes over 500 Military Personnel that's right 1,000 working within the Defence Force Recruitment umbrella – 300 of which make up Claire's team. From organising over 3,000 annual recruitment events to recruiting 1,000s annually and processing over 70k applications. From set intake dates to a process involving numerous stages we get to understand just what it means to run the largest recruitment  program in the country (possibly the southern hemisphere). Thanks to Check Work Rights for your support this month. 

As global tensions rise with Iran, are we secure here in Ireland? We discuss Lieutenant Col. (Ret.) Marie Gleeson, Managing Director of Namvar Leadership and Blue Economy Advocate and also Cathal Berry, Former Army Ranger and Member of the Defence Forces.

A Defence Force Hercules leaves Auckland on Monday bound for an undisclosed location in case it can help New Zealanders stranded in Iran and Israel.

A Defence Force team is heading to the Middle East, ready to assist an estimated 180 Kiwis spread between Iran and Israel. Defence Minister Judith Collins announced a Hercules will leave today for an undisclosed destination, for security reasons. Airspace in the region is closed, and it's unknown when it will re-open. Collins says our Defence team will be ready to help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 9News podcast. A snapshot of the latest stories from the 9News team including: Defence force troops deployed to the Middle East, a warning to change passwords and an AFL great forced into retirement. The biggest news stories in less than 10 minutes delivered three times a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defence Force's flagship project to fix up poor housing that is bad for soldiers' health has failed to break ground two years after it was funded. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.

New Zealand soldiers are embarking for the Southern Hemisphere's biggest military exercise in Australia, the first since defence learned it will get a big shot in the arm. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Send us a text however note we cannot reply through these means. Please message the instagram or email if you are wanting a response. Today's debrief with former guest ep. 202  Dan Fortune DSC & Bar ret. Brigadier Australian Defence Force SASR.These debriefs we touch base with a previous guest and check in on their lives and talk about anything and everything.BRAVERY & BETRAYALThe True Story of the S.A.S. in AfghanistanAfter 9/11 our Nation sent the Aussie S.A.S. into harm's way to protect us. 25 years later, their suffering continues. The S.A.S. now tell their story of what really happened in Afghanistan and Iraq.Featuring exclusive, never before seen interviews with officers and soldiers of the S.A.S.. As Prime Ministers Rudd, Howard and Abbott tell for the first time what they knew; and the brave pilots of the American Army reveal what they saw.Most heartbreaking of all are the stories by the wives, mothers, widows, and children left behind.This is their story, in their words, of the S.A.S. in the War on Terror. www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsorsGatorz Australia - www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.auGetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au10 % Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

Irish peacekeeping troops in Lebanon came under fire yesterday from Israeli forces.Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris described the incident as “utterly reckless” while on The Pat Kenny Show earlier today…The incident happened as he announced the renewal of Ireland's UNIFIL Mandate for another 12 months – but is the region still safe for our troops?Joining Andrea to discuss is Gerard Craughwell, Independent Senator and former member of the Defence Forces, Mark Keeley, former Defence Forces, Tom Barry, retired Commandant with the Defence Force and Raymond Murphy, Professor at the Irish Centre For Human Rights in NUI Galway and former UN Peacekeeper.

Cooly Rocks On is a festival that celebrates cultures from 50s, 60s, and 70s, held annually in Coolangatta, Queensland. - ゴールドコーストで毎年開かれている50～70年代のノスタルジックな文化を楽しむお祭り「クーリー・ロックス・オン」が今年も開催されます。

One of the most senior figures in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group, who is wanted in Ireland to face charges of murder and involvement with a criminal gang, has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates.Sean McGovern has been on a Defence Forces military aircraft, and has been due to land today.Newstalk's Courts Correspondent Frank Greaney and Crime Journalist with the Irish Independent Paul Williams join Kieran to discuss.

A small rural village in Hawke's Bay is buzzing over its sock factory Norsewear winning a huge contract to make all of the New Zealand Defence Force's socks. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook visited the Norsewear factory.

A school principal says the education sector needs a massive long-term investment bump like the Defence Force has received, in order to address longstanding issues. Berhampore School principal Mark Potter spoke to Corin Dann.

In today's episode, there's a new and stark warning from the United Nations that thousands of babies could die in Gaza over the next two days if more aid doesn't reach them, the debate over the punishments faced by Te Pati Maori MPs was cut short on Tuesday after just two speeches, when Leader of the House Chris Bishop moved the debate be postponed to June, after the Budget, A school principal says the education sector needs a massive long-term investment bump like the Defence Force has received, in order to address longstanding issues, Complaints to a union show staff in a department of Southland Hospital were told they could only talk to each other for at most five minutes a day, and a new study from the University of New South Wales - no pun intended - shows humpback calves have been spotted as far south as Kaikoura, and near Port Arthur in Tasmania.

Daylight has revealed the damage to the Mexican Navy training ship that struck New York's Brooklyn Bridge, killing two people and injuring 19. Shayla Colon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Heading into next week's Budget, Judith Collins says she doesn't want any more money for weaponry even if it was offered to her. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Mark Keane, the President of PDFORRA lays out the deep crisis facing Ireland's military to PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump Administration is sacking 10 to 20 percent of its generals and top officers, saying this will make its military more lethal. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Defence Forces' chaplain Father Paul Murphy, who was at the centre of an incredible case recently when a teenage boy attempted to murder him. He explains why, after the sentence was handed down, he hugged the boy and told him he forgave him

We often hear of the challenges and work involved with the Defence Forces. But alongside the troops on the ground are over 1,600 Reserve Defence Forces. They are training and preparing to support their full-time colleagues in times of crisis. The military is actively recruiting reserve personnel with an ambition of having around 4,000 members by 2028. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie spent some time at the Coolmoney camp in the Wicklow Mountains

New Zealand is increasingly enmeshed in Five Eyes spy satellite projects designed to primarily benefit the US Navy in its race against China. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Ireland is to become a member of an alliance of European countries that shares intelligence on possible threats in EU waters. Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has given the Defence Forces the go ahead to officially join the Common Information Sharing Environment. The decision follows the increase in the number of Russian vessels off our coast, Ireland's Exclusive Economic Zone. Jerry got the views of Patrick Murphy who is CEO of the Irish South and South West Fish Producers’ Organisation.

A major drone maker is warning that New Zealand's Defence Force should not buy any of the weapons that have not proved themselves in the Ukraine war. Phil Pennington reports.

Conor Gallagher, Irish Times Crime and Security Correspondent, discusses the Russian intelligence-gathering ship detected in Irish waters.

Cathal Berry, former TD and former member of Defence Forces

The Defence Minister has given the OK for the military to acquire killer drones so long as a human is operating them and they only kill other soldiers. Phil Pennington reports.

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New missile systems, better strike capability and a focus on drones and new technology, those are just some of the features of the government's long-awaited Defence Capability Review. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann.

The government is pumping $12 billion over the next four years into building a "modern, combat-capable" New Zealand Defence Force. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Alexa Cook.

Warrior Soldier Brigand: Institutional Abuse within the Australian Defence Force by Ben Wadham, James Connor Amazon.com Flinders.edu.au Questions of institutional abuse have been at the centre of numerous royal commissions, inquiries and reviews of the clergy, the police and defence forces over the past decade. This scrutiny has highlighted how those organisations foster forms of violence and violation. One of their principal characteristics is that the culture of abuse and its perpetration is largely the work of men. In Warrior Soldier Brigand, Ben Wadham and James Connor argue that three pillars shape the patterns of abuse in the Australian Defence Force: martial masculinities, military exceptionalism and fraternity. Historically, the military has been an almost exclusively male domain, but since the Vietnam War it has become an all-volunteer force and more culturally diverse, a change that has proven to be profoundly challenging, and one the ADF has not always readily welcomed nor sufficiently addressed. While the ADF may train and accommodate some of the best military personnel in the world, it has not resolved the use of that violent potential against its own. Exploring the fundamental paradox that underpins abuse in the military, Wadham and Connor report on the shifting landscape of the ADF since 1969.