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PODCAST: A stronger sovereign industrial base, with Jim McDowell, chief executive officer at Nova Systems

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By: Robyn Tongol
PODCAST: A stronger sovereign industrial base, with Jim McDowell, chief executive officer at Nova Systems

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, chief executive of Nova Systems Jim McDowell joins host Phil Tarrant to unpack the latest at the leading Australian defence company.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, chief executive of Nova Systems Jim McDowell joins host Phil Tarrant to unpack the latest at the leading Australian defence company.

 

The pair begin by discussing Nova Systems’ re-brand, which reflects the company’s recent growth – employing over a thousand people and turning over around $300 million in revenue – across specialist systems engineering advisory and management services, as well as advanced digital technology, software, services and systems integration solutions.

The podcast then continues by analysing Nova Systems’ core competency of test and evaluation and the hopes to shift into operating as a horizontal prime, and how it aims to play a larger role in Australia’s defence ecosystem.

The pair wrap up by discussing Nova Systems’ approach to building a sovereign defence industry, including building an experienced workforce in Australia, and examine how AUKUS will provide a unique opportunity for Australian businesses to broaden their industrial bases in the UK and US.



Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect Team

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Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:

Episode 11: PODCAST: The MC-55A Peregrine and the future of ADF airborne reconnaissance, with Alan Clements
Episode 10: CONTESTED GROUND: Australia faces fallout closer to home as Iran continues to fight back
Episode 9: PODCAST: AUKUS infrastructure, public perceptions and nuclear-powered submarines, with Fred Thomas MP
Episode 8: THE PROGRESS REPORT: From the cockpit to the dockyard
Episode 7: PODCAST: Iran escalation, munitions supplies and the Middle East’s path to peace
Episode 6: SPOTLIGHT: Cyber security, DISP accreditation and building sovereign resilience, with Macquarie Government’s James Rabey
Episode 5: PODCAST: Warrior culture, special operations and private military companies, with Trevor Fortner
Episode 4: CONTESTED GROUND: We’re no longer in a BAU world, with Andrew Henderson, Agsecure
Episode 3: PODCAST: Small arms modernisation, next-generation infantry systems and sovereign manufacturing
Episode 2: THE PROGRESS REPORT: 10 seconds of courage and the ripple effect of mentorship

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