SPOTLIGHT: Engaging the national innovation ecosystem, with DSTG’s Dr Robert Hunjet

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By: Robyn Tongol

In this episode of the Defence Connect ADSTAR series, Liam Garman sits down with Dr Robert Hunjet, program leader Australian Defence Science and Universities Network, to discuss how ADSUN is driving innovation across industry and academia.

In this episode of the Defence Connect ADSTAR series, Liam Garman sits down with Dr Robert Hunjet, program leader Australian Defence Science and Universities Network, to discuss how ADSUN is driving innovation across industry and academia.

They then unpack the need for a national approach to information, security and technology in light of the National Defence Strategy and concept of asymmetry, before discussing the recently released IS&T Strategy.

The podcast then wraps up with a live recording from ADSTAR on how industry, academia and Defence can better collaborate as part of the IS&T Strategy’s 10-year vision, featuring:

  • Sumen Rai, director for the Defence Innovation Partnership.
  • Professor Rob Fitch, director of the Defence Innovation Network.
  • Associate Professor Toby Murray, director of the Defence Science Institute.
  • Stu Blackwell, director of the Queensland Defence Science Alliance.
  • Michele Clement, director of the Defence Science Centre.
  • Dr Robert Hunjet, program leader, ADSUN.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team

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Episode 9: PODCAST: Developing Australia’s ability to take a hit and keep fighting, with the honourable Andrew Hastie MP, shadow minister for industry and sovereign capability
Episode 8: PODCAST: AUKUS expansion, artillery manufacturing and Australia’s regional defence role
Episode 7: SPOTLIGHT: Building mass, capability and trust with autonomous and uncrewed systems, with Michael Mitchell, Elysium EPL director
Episode 6: PODCAST: Defence policy, domestic manufacturing and military culture, with Senator Malcolm Roberts
Episode 5: SPOTLIGHT: LAND 156, counter-drone warfare and electronic warfare capability, with Department 13’s Ben Westgarth
Episode 4: PODCAST: Australia’s first 3D printed autonomous USV, with Josh Wigley and Harry Hubbert
Episode 3: PODCAST: Australia’s shipbuilding future, landing craft pipeline and autonomous vessels, with Austal CEO Paddy Gregg
Episode 2: CONTESTED GROUND: Assessing the fallout and implications of the latest Trump–Xi meeting for Iran, Taiwan and Australia