PODCAST: The future of the Royal Australian Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan

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In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan joins Phil Tarrant at Pacific 2019 to discuss how the Navy is effectively adapting to change in the Australian defence landscape.

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan joins Phil Tarrant at Pacific 2019 to discuss how the Navy is effectively adapting to change in the Australian defence landscape.

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VADM Noonan details how the Navy has been able to reach its highest number of members in 25 years and the action being taken to ensure the most talented individuals are recruited and retained.

He also explains the importance of assets and equipment reflecting modern advancements, particularly with regard to communication, and projects how the Navy will incorporate technological advancements into the future.

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The Defence Connect team

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Episode 4: PODCAST: Strengthening security ties, Fiji defence pact and Australia’s counter-drone push
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