PODCAST: Doing the rounds – the week that was in Defence and defence industry

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By: Robyn Tongol

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, hosts Steve Kuper and Rob Dougherty discuss the events and topics that were making headlines across industry.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, hosts Steve Kuper and Rob Dougherty discuss the events and topics that were making headlines across industry.

Reporting live from the 2024 Australian Cyber Security Summit in Canberra, the pair also discuss:

  • The Ukrainian ambassador’s indication of interest in Australia’s retiring Tiger attack helicopters.
  • Setting the record straight on debate around Australia donating the retired F/A-18 Hornets to Ukraine.
  • The ongoing strengthening of the relationships between the world’s autocratic powers: Russia, China, and North Korea.
  • Mounting concerns that the United States may not directly intervene in the event of Chinese hostilities towards Taiwan.
  • The US’ “hellscape” strategy for supporting expanded foreign military sales to Taiwan.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team

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Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:

Episode 11: CONTESTED GROUND: Australia and the West must ask themselves new questions in the face of the modern world, with Robbin Laird
Episode 10: PODCAST: Black Hawk capability, B-21 bomber debate, and upcoming budget
Episode 9: PODCAST: Supermarine Spitfire, warbird aviation and modern aerial innovation, with Keith Russell
Episode 8: PODCAST: Bushmaster PMV funding, long-range strike expansion and cyber defence
Episode 7: PODCAST: Space Command workforce expansion and operationalising the domain, with Major General Gregory Novak AM
Episode 6: CONTESTED GROUND: The Defence budget, inflationary pressures and domestic information warfare
Episode 5: SPOTLIGHT: Maritime sustainment, mission-ready maintenance and resilient fleet capability, with Serco’s David Astbury
Episode 4: PODCAST: Anzac Day reflections, veteran support reform and ADF workforce trends, with Minister Matt Keogh
Episode 3: SPOTLIGHT: Open-source growth across defence and national security, with SUSE CMO Margaret Dawson
Episode 2: CONTESTED GROUND: Shipping, supply chains and Australia’s exposure to a volatile system, with UNSW’s Professor Douglas Guilfoyle and Associate Professor Daniel Prior