PODCAST: Innovation in defence – how Australia stacks up, Nigel Whitehead, BAE Systems

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PODCAST: Innovation in defence – how Australia stacks up, Nigel Whitehead, BAE Systems

Australia is well known for its high standards in the innovation space and the high calibre of graduates coming through the ranks.

Australia is well known for its high standards in the innovation space and the high calibre of graduates coming through the ranks.

 

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, BAE Systems chief technology officer Nigel Whitehead joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss innovation in the Australian Defence Force and the changes within the industry over the last 20 years.

Nigel shares his views on Australia’s position in the innovation space, why he believes the Australian education system is producing higher-level graduates than the UK and what role engineers are playing in innovation.

Enjoy the podcast,

The Defence Connect team

 

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