PODCAST: Supporting defence businesses, with DSTG’s Nigel McGinty and Robert Hunjet

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By: Robyn Tongol
PODCAST: Supporting defence businesses, with DSTG’s Nigel McGinty and Robert Hunjet

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, DSTG’s Nigel McGinty, chief technology officer strategy and national security, and Robert Hunjet, acting research leader, protection and networked autonomy, join host Liam Garman to discuss the upcoming Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research (ADSTAR) Summit.

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, DSTG’s Nigel McGinty, chief technology officer strategy and national security, and Robert Hunjet, acting research leader, protection and networked autonomy, join host Liam Garman to discuss the upcoming Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research (ADSTAR) Summit.

  

 

The trio begins the podcast discussing how ADSTAR will support the growth and development of Australian defence businesses, focusing on the key themes of:

  • Resilience in contested environments.
  • The use of artificial intelligence.
  • The use of human and defensive biotechnologies.

The trio then discusses ADSTAR's “start-up alley”, and how the summit will give SMEs the opportunity to showcase their innovations.

The podcast wraps up discussing recent examples of when the DSTG has helped facilitate the growth of defence start-ups, with critical insight into how businesses can rise to the challenge of operating in the defence supply chain.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team

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Episode 5: CONTESTED GROUND: Australia and the West must ask themselves new questions in the face of the modern world, with Robbin Laird
Episode 4: PODCAST: Black Hawk capability, B-21 bomber debate, and upcoming budget
Episode 3: PODCAST: Supermarine Spitfire, warbird aviation and modern aerial innovation, with Keith Russell
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