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PODCAST: The 15-year evolution of the Bushmaster – Paul Feighan, Thales

Paul Feighan

Thales’ Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle is globally renowned for servicing the Australian Defence Force since 2005.

Thales’ Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle is globally renowned for servicing the Australian Defence Force since 2005.

The company’s director of protected vehicles Paul Feighan joins host Phil Tarrant on this episode of the Defence Connect podcast to talk about what has made the Bushmaster so successful, how it has managed to stay relevant, and what’s next for the platform in terms of export potential.

He also breaks down his role within the business and the culture of community on the Bendigo factory floor.

Enjoy the podcast,

The Defence Connect team

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Episode 431: PODCAST: Developing Army’s hand-to-hand combatives program, with Paul Cale
Episode 430: PODCAST: Aussie innovation supporting navies around the world, with Jeffrey Hawkins, Pivot Maritime International
Episode 429: PODCAST: Commercialisation essential to the success of space and defence industry, with Brian Lim
Episode 428: PODCAST: Firebrand topics on Ukraine, Israel, and Australian conscription, with Corporal Matthew ‘Willy’ Williams OAM
Episode 427: PODCAST: Unpacking the surface combatant review with the Honourable Kim Beazley AC
Episode 426: PODCAST: WA ready, willing and able to support defence industry opportunities – Paul Papalia CSC MLA, Minister for Defence Industry and Veterans Issues
Episode 425: PODCAST: Unpacking the independent analysis into Navy’s surface combatant fleet