Podcasts about defence strategic review

On this episode, Colonel Jennifer Harris from the Australian Army gives us a masterclass in managing change in complex organisations, based on her experience with the Army's Digital Twin.Change can be difficult – as individuals, we prefer stability and predictability. Particularly when working in large organisations, it can be both an opportunity and a great challenge to align everyone to achieve a common change goal. But the Australian Army's ongoing Digital Twin project showcases how it can be done successfully.On this episode of Work with Purpose, Colonel Jennifer Harris explores how the Army, in response to the Defence Strategic Review, established a system that would enable the organisation to rapidly identify risks to warfighting and future capability – the Army's Digital Twin. Together with host David Pembroke, CEO of contentgroup, Jen talks about the intricacies of managing change at this scale and what theories and frameworks helped her keep people at the centre of transformation.Key tips:Working on big projects requires you to iterate all the time – it is a live activity.Whilst tools and applications are important for any transformation to succeed, you need to focus on the people who will use them. People don't maliciously resist change – they're just invested in the current system. Shifting mental models can take time but is worth the investment.Show notes:The case for a military Spatial Digital Twin | Australian Army Research CentreNational Defence: Defence Strategic Review 2023 | Australian Government: DefenceBerkana Two Loops model | Innovation UnitSystems change | Observatory of Public Sector Innovation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the role of the Army in an era shaped by strategic competition?How is the Army adapting for wars of the future?Why is it important to build trust between the Army and Australian society? In this episode, Simon Stuart joins Rory Medcalf discuss the changing nature of warfare, and how the Australian Army is positioned to succeed in facing future challenges. Lieutenant General Simon Stuart AO DSC is Chief of the Australian Army.Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College (NSC). His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.TRANSCRIPT Show notes · Listener survey: The Nation Security Podcast · NSC academic programs – find out more · Defence Strategic Review 2023 · National Defence Strategy 2024· A2/AD systemsWe'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu,edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, we are joined by Yehuda Lahav of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to discuss the growing synergies identified in Australia's Defence Strategic Review.  We discuss the company's ambitions and opportunities for the Australian enterprise, particularly given the nation's increased focus on integrated air and missile defence capabilities.  We also highlight the way IAI is operating in Australia and the company's emphasis on supporting the development of Australia's Sovereign Defence Industrial Capability Priorities and the broad ambition of the Defence Industry Development Strategy.  Finally, we discuss what sets Israeli defence innovation and industrial capacity apart from its Western counterparts and the methodology, processes and capacity that provide Israel with a qualitative edge over potential adversaries.   Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Natalie Treloar, Dr Carl Rhodes and Christine Leah, PhD, of the National Institute for Deterrence Studies. The group discuss a range of topics, including: The evolution of deterrence theory throughout the Cold War and in the post-Cold War world as we face an era of great power competition. Australia's history of using deterrence-focused platforms without a coherent strategy of deterrence despite the plans outlined in the Defence Strategic Review and National Defence Strategy. The future of Australia's deterrence capabilities and how to expand the public understanding of deterrence as a “whole-of-nation” effort with benefits for all Australians. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

What is Australia's concept of ‘National Defence' and where does AUKUS fit into it? What misconceptions exist about AUKUS Pillar One? What progress has been made to realise the potential of AUKUS Pillar Two? In this episode, Hugh Jeffrey joins Rory Medcalf to discuss Australia's current strategic landscape, the Defence Strategic Review, National Defence Strategy, and AUKUS. Hugh Jeffrey is Deputy Secretary Strategy, Policy, and Industry at the Department of Defence. Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism, and academia. Show notes: ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more DSU: Defence Strategic Update 2020 DSR: Defence Strategic Review 2023 NDS: National Defence Strategy We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Defence Strategic Review was released on 24 April 2023. The DSR recommended far reaching changes to the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) strategic posture and capability in response to what it termed ‘radically different' strategic circumstances.  The DSR focuses on three things: (1) a specific threat, being the threat posed to Australia's interests; (2) an integrated all-domain force with an emphasis on long-range precision strike; and (3) a strategy of denial (more particularly deterrence by denial). It implies a focus for the Army on land-based long-range precision strike, land-based air and missile defence, and close combat from or through fortified positions from the sea (littoral manoeuvre). The DSR has drawn a share of criticism. So in this episode of The Cove Podcast, we sit down with the Deputy Chief of Army, MAJGEN Chris Smith DSC, AM, CSC to explore this in more detail and get his thoughts on what it all means for Army.

Have you picked up on the rising swell of interest in mission engineering? In this episode, Rachel Hatton, Downer Professional Services' Head of Mission Engineering, and Nathan Rickard, Technical Director, join Liam Garman to help demystify mission engineering, explaining why it has become a hot topic and what industry need to know. The trio begin the podcast unpacking how making projects and platforms “king” in the capability life cycle has resulted in a force that isn't fit for purpose in the new strategic context, suggesting a paradigm shift that prioritises evidence-based decision making and a “top-down” approach. Hatton and Rickard explain the what, how, and why of mission engineering and its critical role in delivering capability at speed and on budget while ensuring that Defence is building the right things to enable key mission outcomes. The team talk about mission engineering's evolution within the US Department of Defense and wraps up with an analysis of how mission engineering will be pivotal to delivering the strategic imperatives outlined in the Defence Strategic Review. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Tim Walmsley, founder and CEO of BenchOn, joins host Liam Garman to officially launch the Australian Digital Defence Industry Matrix – an AI-powered platform that connects suppliers with the requirements of project teams from right across Defence industry.  The pair begin the podcast discussing how the Defence Strategic Review and Defence Industry Development Strategy changed the landscape of defence industry, making it easier for overseas companies to compete with Australian suppliers for Defence projects. Walmsley then unveils the Australian Digital Defence Industry Matrix (ADDIM) as a solution – a platform that connects suppliers and contractors to smooth the peaks and troughs of defence contracting to help Australian businesses compete across Australian and AUKUS supply chains. Launching this week, Walmsley then discusses how thousands of Australian small-to-medium sized enterprises have already joined the platform to leverage the benefits of interconnectivity. The pair wrap up the podcast looking at how ADDIM will support defence businesses and improve the resiliency of Australian supply chains. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Dr David Kershaw, chief science strategic planning and engagement of the Defence Science and Technology Group. The pair begin discussing the evolution of the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and how it is working to help deliver key capability outcomes in line with the Defence Strategic Review. They then move on to the role DSTG plays in bringing together Defence, industry, and academic institutions around the country through organisations like the NSW-based Defence Innovation Network (DIN) to bring together the best and brightest to solve the unique scientific challenges that face the Australian Defence Force. Finally, they discuss the opportunities available to industry and academia to work with DSTG to deliver capability outcomes for the Australian warfighter. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

In this special Defence Connect Podcast recorded at the Indo Pacific 2023, host Steve Kuper and special guest Professor Peter Dean discuss the factors shaping the future Royal Australian Navy. The pair begin the podcast discussing the latest maritime platform revelations at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition 2023, with some of the standout proposals from Navantia Australia, BAE Systems, and Luerssen. They then discuss the impact of the Defence Strategic Review and its findings on the future Royal Australian Navy fleet to maximise the impact of the future nuclear-powered submarine fleet. Finally, they discuss the role of the Navy in helping deliver impactful projection as articulated by the government and the avenues towards shaping the fleet to help deliver that. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

A member of the Defence Strategic Review  is offering his resignation to the new minister, and thinks all political appointees should do the same. Judith Collins became Defence Minister this morning, and Sir Don McKinnon has already written to her. He says he was appointed by a Labour Minister, and every minister should be entitled to appoint someone different if they choose. "One, it's the right thig to do, secondly, it's a courtesy to do it. And thirdly, if you think you're brilliant in the job- convince the Minister who's now in charge of you and the person you report to." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special episode this week, ASPI's Director of Defence Strategy Bec Shrimpton speaks to Australia's Defence Space Commander, Air Vice Marshal Catherine Roberts, and Assistant Secretary of Strategic Plans in Defence Space Command, Jacinta Carroll. Our guests detail the importance of the space domain and offer an update on the Defence Strategic Review and the role of space in Defence's integrated and focused force. They also discuss Defence Space Command's Joint Commercial Operation's announcement, as well as the role that industry plays in space in Australia and abroad.

In this special episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Meryl Swanson MP, Member for Paterson, at the Indo Pacific 2023 Maritime Expo to discuss the latest news around defence and defence industry.  The pair begin the podcast discussing the latest news around the Indo Pacific 2023 Maritime Expo and the key priorities of the Albanese government. The pair also discuss the Albanese government's commitment to the nation's defence and defence industry, pushing back against the comments made by the Opposition's defence spokespeople. In particular, Swanson highlights the importance and deliberate nature of the government's Defence Strategic Review and the deliberate, considered actions taken by the Albanese government in delivering the findings of the review. Finally, the pair discuss the key, standout exhibitors of the Indo Pacific 2023 Maritime Expo for Swanson and her key findings following a recent trip to the US to speak with US lawmakers about the AUKUS agreement. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team

In Episode 4 the Grumpy Strategists cover the restructuring of the Australian Army in the aftermath of the Defence Strategic Review, as well as setting out the lessons and challenges for the Defence Force from the permanent grounding of the Army's Taipan helicopters after a fatal crash. They end by discussing the implications for the Australian government's China policy around PM Albanese's trips to Beijing and Washington, and the challenges for Mr Albanese in a distracted Washington.

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, senior analyst Steve Kuper is joined by Sam Roggeveen, director of the Lowy Institute's International Security Program, to discuss the Echidna Strategy in the context of great power competition.  The pair begin the podcast discussing Roggeveen's career working across Australia's defence and foreign policy apparatus, including with the Office of National Assessments, Defence Intelligence Organisation, and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs.  The pair then discuss the politics of Roggeveen's first book – Our Very Own Brexit: Australia's Hollow Politics and Where it Could Lead Us – and the implications domestic political polarisation and collapsing support for the major parties will have on Australia's future position and security in the Indo-Pacific. The pair then discuss the historic basis of Australia's defence policy and doctrine, beginning with the Forward Defence doctrine, then moving through the Defence of Australia-era to the current incarnation, as identified through the Defence Strategic Review, and the implications of major decisions like the AUKUS submarines. Finally, the pair discuss Roggeveen's latest book, The Echidna Strategy: Australia's Search for Power and Peace, the basis for its central thesis, the implications for Australia's defence posture and force structure as the nation seeks power and peace in the era of great power competition. Enjoy the podcast The Defence Connect team

The second Grumpy Strategists Production looks at ‘continuous shipbuilding' and the Navy. 6 years on, the National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise hasn't delivered any ships. Meanwhile, the ANZAC frigates and Collins submarines are ageing & will become increasingly fragile. What does the Defence Strategic Review show us about the role of the Navy? While the public debate around US Admiral Hilarides' review is limited to a furious argument about big or small ships, Hilarides' job has to get beyond that and provide a practical plan – even if this costs the Government money.

In this first Grumpy Strategist Productions podcast, SAA's Marcus Hellyer and Michael Shoebridge do a health check on the Defence Strategic Review, with some disturbing news for the patient and for Australia's defence industry. Hear about the budget arm wrestles within Defence holding back investment decisions, along with how the DSR's baby reviews advance the Treasurer's fiscal strategy. And learn what's replaced the saying ‘no one ever got sacked for buying IBM'.

This week, Mike and Jude are joined by Professor Peter Dean, Director of Foreign Policy and Defense at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, and the principal drafter of the Australian government's recent Defence Strategic Review, to discuss developments in Australia's defense planning.   The conversation begins with a discussion of the Defence Strategic Review and the significant shift in Australia's strategic outlook that it represents. Next, Mike, Jude and Peter discuss how the perceived sustainability of U.S. engagement in the region factors into Australian defense planning. They examine developments in Chinese military capabilities that Canberra is watching closely, and what responses might be demanded. They then consider the complications of executing a cultural transformation in Australia's defense forces and building national resilience. After turning briefly to Australia's relationship with Taiwan and potential reactions to a contingency in and around the Taiwan Strait, they conclude with a discussion of the evolving U.S.-Australia alliance and how its further development can underpin stability in the Indo-Pacific region.  

In April this year, the Australian Government released the Defence Strategic Review which set an agenda of ambitious reform to Defence's posture and structure. ASPI's Jen Parker speaks to the US Studies Centre's Professor Peter Dean, who co-authored the review. They discuss defence strategy in the maritime domain and next steps following on from the DSR, including the Surface Fleet Review, uncrewed capabilities and addressing workforce challenges. Amidst questions being raised around India's reliability as a partner for the U.S. and Australia, Baani Grewal speaks to ASPI's new Senior Fellow Dr Arzan Tarapore about the need to reframe the debate. They discuss the range of opportunity areas in the Australia-India relationship, how Washington views Delhi's role in the Indo-Pacific, and the benefits of clearly defined policy goals in the relationship. They also consider India's other relationships in the region, including its relationship with China, and the significance of Prime Minister Modi's visits to Australia and Papua New Guinea. Defence Strategic Review: https://www.defence.gov.au/about/reviews-inquiries/defence-strategic-review ‘America's Best Bet in the Indo-Pacific: How Washington and New Delhi Can Balance a Rising China' by Dr Arzan Tarapore: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/americas-best-bet-indo-pacific Guests (in order of appearance): Jennifer Parker: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/jennifer-parker Professor Peter Dean: https://www.ussc.edu.au/experts/peter-dean Baani Grewal: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/baani-grewal Dr Arzan Tarapore: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/dr-arzan-tarapore Music: "Think Different" by Scott Holmes, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk

In this episode, National Defense discusses the future of the V-22 Osprey, the Space Force's struggle to track objects in orbit, and Australia's new Defence Strategic Review.

In this episode we continue to look at the Defence Strategic Review, which is not at all the radical policy shift that many of its boosters claim. On the contrary, in many cases Australia is simply catching up with the rest of the world – for example with the belated planned acquisition of rocket artillery. Also the DSR authors seem to lack an understanding of how the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system actually works. Australia might want to receive more U.S. systems and get them faster, but several production lines are already at maximum capacity and resupplying eastern Europe to deter Russia is likely to be a higher priority for Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the Defence Strategic Review, and why does it matter? What does it mean for Australian strategy and defence in this contested era? And how will it shape the way the Australian Defence Force and Department of Defence adapt to the risks facing the nation?In this episode of the National Security Podcast, co-lead of the 2023 Defence Strategic Review (DSR) Secretariat, Professor Peter Dean, joins Professor Rory Medcalf to provide an insider's analysis of the government's latest strategic defence document. Show notes: Defence Strategic Review 2023 Australian interests in a regional balance of power, National Press Club Address, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong The Defence Strategic Review: a revolution in Australian defence planning?, Stephan Fruehling, The Strategist ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more Professor Peter J. Dean PhD SFHEA was co-lead of the 2023 Defence Strategic Review (DSR) Secretariat where he served as senior advisor and principal author for the Independent Leads, His Excellency Professor the Hon Stephen Smith and Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AC AFC (Retd). He is Director, Foreign Policy and Defence at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are producing these podcasts as a way of shedding a bit more light on Defence decisions – particularly acquisitions – because the system has become secretive and taxpayers have a right to know what's going on. But it's even worse than that with Defence sometimes putting out information that is misleading and in some cases plain wrong. We discuss the Defence Strategic Review and debunk the claims that it is some sort of radical and positive move. No it is not. We also have a few words about the outrageous decision to purchase the SURTASS towed array sonar via FMS and preview the ANAO report into the Hunter class frigate program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris, Melanie, and Zack discuss a recent article by Rosella Cappella Zielinski and Samuel Gerstle in the Texas National Security Review. Zielinski and Gerstle explain why the United States should fund the defense budget with higher taxes, not more debt, while conceding that this will be a tough sell for a country trying to maintain the status quo, as opposed to rising powers like China that are trying to upset it. Are they right? Must taxes be raised in the United States to pay for competition with China? If so, can the Biden administration and Congress craft a message that will resonate with the public? Or is there another way to produce the money that will go for long-term defense? Grievances for Jake Sullivan's speech at the Brookings Institute, yet the latest sign of the Biden administration's protectionist turn; NATO's plan to expand to the Indo-Pacific; and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) for blocking military promotions. Shoutouts to the Australian government for their new Defence Strategic Review and a remembrance of Allen Gyngell, the noted Australian security expert, who recently passed away.   Episode Reading:  https://warontherocks.com/2023/05/paying-the-costs-of-competition

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, senior analyst Steve Kuper joins Liam Garman to unpack the Defence Strategic Review – illuminating areas for revision amid increasing global uncertainty. The pair begin the podcast analysing how this week's federal budget aligns with the DSR, and whether the spending allocations match government rhetoric for a stronger defence force. Kuper then provides insight into how defence thinkers can rethink land, air and sea acquisition. The podcast wraps up with a discussion of how Australia can strengthen its northern bases to provide stronger national defence – and enable impactful projection. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

 His Week That Was – Kevin Healy What is honest history? We find out from David Stephens, editor of the website Honest History The Australian government releases the declassified 2023 Defence Strategic Review. Is it Australian and is it defensive? – Dr Sue Wareham, President of the Medical Association For the Prevention Of War (MAPW) The Queen is dead, long live the King. Or should we have a socialist's republic? Marxist historian and author Humphrey McQueen believes we should. Part 1 of the history of Ecuador in South America. The country that stood up to the US and UK and supported Julian Assange – PhD candidate and journalist Sasha Gillies-Lekakis Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

On 24 April, the Albanese Government released an unclassified version of the Defence Strategic Review. The roadmap for the ADF over the next decade has been generally well-received, albeit with questions about some of the specifics. The Review advocates the need for Australia to do more of the regional security heavy lifting, while also deepening our key partnerships. To unpack this seminal document, David Wroe speaks to Bec Shrimpton, ASPI's Director of Defence Strategy and National Security, and Dr Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst in Defence Strategy and National Security. Guests (in order of appearance): David Wroe: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/david-wroe Bec Shrimpton: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/bec-shrimpton Dr Malcolm Davis: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/malcolm-davis Music: "Just Wondering" by Maarten Schellekens, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk Image: Defence Strategic Review cover - c/ Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence.

The Defence Strategic Review is the biggest examination of Australia's capability to wage war in nearly 30 years, and the findings have had chins wagging. So what is the state of Australia's Defence Force? Who are the big winners and losers, and what changes can our fighting men and women expect to see? And what has David's fascination with pocket knives got to do with it? Lock and load for this weeks ep! Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday 24 April 2023, Australia's government published the public version of its Defence Strategic Review, a report it commissioned on coming to office to set the agenda for reforms to the posture and structure of the Australian Defence Force. Positioned alongside the government's commitment to the AUKUS security agreement, the Review and the government's response to it have signalled major changes to how Australia intends to invest in military technology, hardware and personnel over the next two decades. In this new episode of Lowy Institute Conversations, military strategist Mick Ryan discusses the Review with the Institute's International Security Program Director Sam Roggeveen. They discuss what the report reveals about Australia's plans for its military, but also what is missing. They also talk about defence bureaucracy, the role of the Ukraine war in Australia's strategic thinking, and challenges for the future leadership of Australia's armed forces. Major General (Ret'd) Mick Ryan is a Nonresident Fellow at the Lowy Institute. He spent 35 years in the Australian Army. His operational service includes deployments to East Timor, Iraq and southern Afghanistan. His book, War Transformed: The Future of Twenty-First-Century Great Power Competition and Conflict, was published in 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defence Strategic Review is the most significant in 40 years and aims at positioning Australia for complex threats in a changing Pacific region.

Earlier this week, the Albanese government released its Defence Strategic Review - the biggest and most significant review into Australia's military structure in decades.  The review found that the risks Australia faces are “profound”. And that our military “is not fully fit for purpose”. So on the one hand, the government is considering increasing military spending, but it also faces pressure ahead of the May budget to increase some welfare payments. This pressure comes from all sides, the social services, lobby, charities business and its own backbench. Chief political correspondent David Crowe and political and international editor Peter Hartcher join Jacqueline Maley to discuss the week in politics. Cut through the noise of federal politics with news, views and expert analysis from Jacqueline Maley. Subscribers can sign up to our weekly Inside Politics newsletter here.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this week, the Albanese government released its Defence Strategic Review - the biggest and most significant review into Australia's military structure in decades.  The review found that the risks Australia faces are “profound”. And that our military “is not fully fit for purpose”. So on the one hand, the government is considering increasing military spending, but it also faces pressure ahead of the May budget to increase some welfare payments. This pressure comes from all sides, the social services, lobby, charities business and its own backbench. Chief political correspondent David Crowe and political and international editor Peter Hartcher join Jacqueline Maley to discuss the week in politics. Cut through the noise of federal politics with news, views and expert analysis from Jacqueline Maley. Subscribers can sign up to our weekly Inside Politics newsletter here.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew and Matt discuss Auto-GPT, Weebit Nano, a potential commercial real estate crisis, Ava Risk Group, Australia's Defence Strategic Review, and ECB President Christine Lagarde's speech and central banks. Follow us on Twitter: @BabyGiantsPod-----0:51 - Good news5:50 - Auto-GPT19:00 - Weebit Nano Ltd (ASX: WBT)29:05 - Commercial real estate35:42 - Ava Risk Group Ltd (ASX: AVA)38:11 - Defence Strategic Review44:12 - ECB President Christine Lagarde's speech

Defence Strategic Review has been released, Australia marks 108th anniversary of Anzac Day, Inflation moderates, RBA review, Law firms launch class actions over data breaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the new Defence Strategic Review unveiled by the government that has a renewed focus on the Indo-Pacific region, an overhaul to the structure of the Reserve Bank following criticism it's handled its central task of overseeing monetary policy through setting official interest rates, a parliamentary inquiry has found that between 2 and 20 per cent of Australians infected with Covid-19 have developed 'long Covid' and there's been a deluge of tributes for Australian comedy legend Barry Humphries, aka Dame Edna.

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In this special episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack how the Commonwealth's recently unveiled Defence Strategic Review will influence Australia's cyber security industry. The pair begin the podcast by unpacking how the DSR was fundamental to give certainty to industry and how it is encouraging that cyber is acknowledged among the traditional warfighting domains of land, air and sea. Tarrant and MAJGEN (Ret'd) Dr Thompson then examine how the space domain is expected to play a bigger role in the ADF — and how this can apply to the continuing growth of cyber in Defence. The podcast wraps up by analysing the future of information and cyber warfare in Australia. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team

Much talk of strike power, but no new cash or gear - our experts say the Defence Strategic Review leaves many questions unanswered. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defence Strategic Review calls for onshore weapons-building, long-range strike capacity, fuel security and a new focus on deadly force. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special edition of the Defence Connect podcast, Defence Connect's Phil Tarrant, Liam Garman, and Steve Kuper unpack the key takeaways from the Defence Strategic Review — and how they will impact the defence industry The hosts analyse how the Defence Strategic Review will impact Australia's land, air, sea, space, and cyber capabilities — identifying which programs are at risk and which will gain from   Australia's renewed force structure. The podcast then unpacks how the Defence Strategic Review forms part of   Australia's whole-of-government national security framework, before discussing how the Commonwealth can better integrate with our AUKUS partners. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

In this special episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack how the Commonwealth's recently unveiled Defence Strategic Review will influence Australia's cyber security industry. The pair begin the podcast by unpacking how the DSR was fundamental to give certainty to industry and how it is encouraging that cyber is acknowledged among the traditional warfighting domains of land, air and sea. Tarrant and MAJGEN (Ret'd) Dr Thompson then examine how the space domain is expected to play a bigger role in the ADF — and how this can apply to the continuing growth of cyber in Defence. The podcast wraps up by analysing the future of information and cyber warfare in Australia. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Security Uncut team

The Defence Strategic Review is due to drop any day now. Our expert explains what it is, who wrote it, and why we desperately need it now.  Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special live event with our defence experts Greg Sheridan, Cameron Stewart and Ben Packham.  Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, to further discuss the  AUKUS submarine deal, we are joined by Vince Scappatura who teaches Politics and International Relations at Macquarie University.  He is an active member of the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) and author of a book 'The US Lobby and Australian Defence Policy'.  You can read or order a copy of IPAN's 'A People's Inquiry' that explores the questions: What are the costs and consequences of Australia's involvement in US-led wars and the US-Alliance? And what are the alternatives? We also bring you a speech from Alexia Fuentes, Chairperson of Anakbayan Melbourne Filipino youth group, at the ‘A Call for Peace: Truth not War' rally that was held on Saturday 18 March in Melbourne, with an introduction by MC for the day Dave Sweeney from the Australian Conservation Foundation.Thanks to Annie McLoughlin for the recording and you can hear more from the rally on Solidarity Breakfast.The Australian Anti-AUKUS Coalition is holding a National Zoom Meeting 'We're on the path to war. How can we stop it?' that will discuss the implications of the government reports on Aukus, nuclear submarines, war powers reform & the Defence Strategic Review on Sunday 26th March, 6.30pm AEDT.  REGISTER HERE. 

With the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines through AUKUS, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia is on the cusp of “the single biggest leap in our defence capability in our history.”Now, 18 months since the original surprise announcement, the highly-anticipated AUKUS report shares the “optimal pathway” to acquire the nuclear-powered submarines. But the pathway is fraught with challenges and aligned intentions do not guarantee delivery. Where is the greatest daylight between the three countries in terms of the nuclear submarine production? What role will the advanced capabilities pillar play during the long lead-up to acquisition of the submarines? How should, or shouldn't, we read the AUKUS report?To discuss these issues, USSC hosted a webinar discussion with United States Studies Centre CEO Dr Michael Green, Director of Foreign Policy and Defence, and lead author of the 2023 Defence Strategic Review, Professor Peter Dean and Director of Economic Security Hayley Channer.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Northrop Grumman Australia's Triton program director, Andrew “Jake” Campbell, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the way uncrewed systems like the MQ-4C Triton will help reshape the Royal Australian Air Force and provide an update on the program ahead of the release of the Defence Strategic Review.  Campbell provides a history of his time in uniform and experience operating the P-3C Orion conducting maritime surveillance and intelligence operations across Australia's northern approaches, and how this experience informed the pursuit of the next-generation MQ-4C Triton capability for the RAAF.  The pair also discusses how uncrewed platforms like Triton will help complement the crewed P-8A Poseidon fleet to conduct high-priority operations hunting for adversarial submarines by providing unmatched time on station, reliable, real-time access to large volumes of intelligence and surveillance data, and how this will enable the ADF to establish a fifth-generation warfighting capability.  The podcast wraps up by unpacking the survivability and the operational advantages Triton will provide to the ADF in high-intensity operations, and the future of uncrewed platforms ahead of the release of the Defence Strategic Review. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

Mortgage-free millionaire Reserve Bank bosses have been accused of being out of touch as families struggling to pay off their soaring home loans face the spectre of an eighth rate rise in as many months.  Spin king Shane Warne and distance runner Ron Clarke will be officially recognised as legends of Australian sport.  A map war gaming potential threats from China's land-based missile arsenal showing strikes across two thirds of Australia forms part of a dramatic submission to the highly anticipated Defence Strategic Review.  A third of Melburnians say lives are “much worse” than before the pandemic began.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Scott Abbinga (pictured) was my first physical contact with Healthy Futures. Scott was at the recent Doctors for the Environment Melbourne conference on an information stand talking with conference attendees about the group. And check out the Benjamin Preiss story from The Melbourne Age: "‘I haven't paid a bill since 2008': Country towns empower themselves". Other climate links are: "King Charles may well prove the monarch for his time"; "China's drought raises spectre of a new threat from climate change"; "The Defence Strategic Review – we need to urgently reduce conflicts and global warming"; "Drifting Toward Disaster: the (Second) Rio Grande; "Extreme Heat Poses an Emerging Threat to Food Crops"; "Climate Week NYC"; "California Is Finally Confronting the Fossil Fuel Industry"; "Remember That Coal Surge Last Year? Yeah, It's Over". Enjoy "Music for a Warming World". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-mclean/message

Katja Theodorakis speaks to Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior fellow at FDD, about Iran's military power and how the country is investing in asymmetric capabilities. They also discuss the challenges posed by anti-status quo powers and Iran's deterrence strategy. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister Marles announced that there would be a Defence Strategic Review focused on ‘force structure, force posture and preparedness, and investment prioritization to ensure Defence has the right capabilities to meet our growing strategic needs.' Dr Marcus Hellyer speaks to Michael Shoebridge about some of the challenges for the review, including its short timeline for delivery. Baani Grewal speaks to Dr Teesta Prakash about the relationship dynamics between India and Southeast Asia and their growing strategic convergence as they tackle shared challenges. Mentioned in this episode: ASPI report ‘Marles's Defence Strategic Review—an exploding suitcase of challenges to resolve by March 2023': https://www.aspi.org.au/report/marles-defence-strategic-review Guests (in order of appearance): Katja Theodorakis: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/katja-theodorakis Behnam Ben Taleblu: https://www.fdd.org/team/behnam-ben-taleblu/ Dr Marcus Hellyer: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/marcus-hellyer Michael Shoebridge: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/michael-shoebridge Baani Grewal: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/baani-grewal Dr Teesta Prakash: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/people/experts/bio/teesta-prakash Music: c/ FreeMusicArchive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/viscid/disconnected/climb/ Image: c/ Wikimedia: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:IRIA_soldiers_marching_in_formation_%281%29.jpg

This episode of the Defence Connect Podcast examines the Albanese government's recently unveiled Defence Strategic Review. The podcast begins unpacking the latest news and updates from defence industry, including Raytheon's contract for F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler services, Defence's commitment to keep flying the F-35A and Leidos' acquisition of a special mission business unit from Cobham Limited.   The hosts continue with an analysis into the Albanese government's recent decision to host a Defence Strategic Review, analysing future acquisition programs and force structure.   The podcast wraps up by analysing recent opposition to the Albanese government's proposed review. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Team