SPOTLIGHT: Testing for tomorrow – how Nova Systems is building Australia’s sovereign T&E backbone

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By: Noemie Veñegas

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper sits down with Tim Grabert, Michael Mulquiney and Chris White to discuss the increasing importance of Australia’s test and evaluation capabilities.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper sits down with Tim Grabert, Michael Mulquiney and Chris White to discuss the increasing importance of Australia’s test and evaluation capabilities.

The group discuss the importance of contemporary test and evaluation (T&E) capabilities as outlined in the government’s 2023 Defence Industry Development Strategy and the role it will play in shaping the future of Australia’s defence capabilities.

They also discuss:

  • The opportunities AUKUS Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 will present for Australia’s T&E community.
  • The critical role of workforce development, standardisation and professionalisation to keep pace with the modernisation of the Australian Defence Force.
  • The range of challenges emerging as a result of the suite of next-generation technologies already transforming the “joint force”.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team

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Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:

Episode 11: PODCAST: Contested logistics and Australia’s defence industry priorities at Land Forces 2026, with Amentum Australia’s Kim Katheklakis
Episode 10: PODCAST: Containerised solutions and human-in-the-loop systems at Land Forces 2026, with IAI’s Maxim Zemer
Episode 9: SPOTLIGHT: Lockheed Martin Australia’s priorities, leadership and life after service, with Jeremy King
Episode 8: THE PROGRESS REPORT: Leadership, mentorship and life at sea – Commander Melanie Lennard on 17 years in the Royal Australian Navy
Episode 7: PODCAST: Australia’s munitions manufacturing push at Land Forces 2026, with NIOA Group’s Robert Nioa
Episode 6: PODCAST: EOS showcases new interceptor and layered drone defence at Land Forces 2026, with Lee Kormany
Episode 5: CONTESTED GROUND: The information advantage – how AI is reshaping influence, competition and power
Episode 4: PODCAST: Next-generation equipment at Land Forces 2026, with Aquaterro’s Graeme Bulte
Episode 3: SPOTLIGHT: Defence electronics supply chains, counterfeit components and shortages
Episode 2: PODCAST: AUKUS, China and Australia’s defence industrial future, with former prime minister Scott Morrison

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