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SPOTLIGHT: Strengthening Australia’s defence ecosystem, with Jon Hawkins, group CEO of Omni

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By: Robyn Tongol
SPOTLIGHT: Strengthening Australia’s defence ecosystem, with Jon Hawkins, group CEO of Omni

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Jon Hawkins, group CEO of Omni, joins editor of Defence Connect Liam Garman to discuss how Australia can strengthen its defence and security posture.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Jon Hawkins, group CEO of Omni, joins editor of Defence Connect Liam Garman to discuss how Australia can strengthen its defence and security posture.

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Topics discussed include:

  • The growing complexities in the geostrategic environment.
  • The development of Australia’s sovereign industrial capability.
  • Strengthening the global competitiveness of local defence SMEs.
  • Emerging defence technologies and the future of autonomous capability.
  • Bolstering cyber resilience and building secure defence networks.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect Team

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Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:

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