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SPOTLIGHT: Revolutionising defence estate capabilities, with Ventia’s Mitchell Pakes

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By: Robyn Tongol
SPOTLIGHT: Revolutionising defence estate capabilities, with Ventia’s Mitchell Pakes

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight, Mitchell Pakes, regional manager, rescue firefighting at Ventia, joins host Liam Garman to unpack Ventia’s recent technological advancements that have revolutionised defence firefighting.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight, Mitchell Pakes, regional manager, rescue firefighting at Ventia, joins host Liam Garman to unpack Ventia’s recent technological advancements that have revolutionised defence firefighting.

  

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  • The podcast begins with a discussion surrounding Ventia’s approach to innovation in Defence, and how employees are all encouraged to innovate in the workspace.
  • Pakes then explains how Ventia’s rescue firefighting team developed a new firefighting filter adaptor, and their recognition at the Australian Defence Industry Awards 2022.
  • The pair then discuss Ventia’s strategic pillars, and how the company has embodied sustainability across its entire workforce.


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The Defence Connect Team

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Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:

Episode 11: SPOTLIGHT: LAND 156, counter-drone warfare and electronic warfare capability, with Department 13’s Ben Westgarth
Episode 10: PODCAST: Australia’s first 3D printed autonomous USV, with Josh Wigley and Harry Hubbert
Episode 9: PODCAST: Australia’s shipbuilding future, landing craft pipeline and autonomous vessels, with Austal CEO Paddy Gregg
Episode 8: CONTESTED GROUND: Assessing the fallout and implications of the latest Trump–Xi meeting for Iran, Taiwan and Australia
Episode 7: PODCAST: Missile manufacturing, Collins LOTE upgrades and submarine base east
Episode 6: PODCAST: Aerobatics, military aviation and Australian air shows, with Paul Bennet
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
Episode 2: PODCAST: Bushmaster PMV funding, long-range strike expansion and cyber defence