CONTESTED GROUND: War without borders – the disinformation threat arriving in Australia
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, host Phil Tarrant sits down with co-host Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson to unpack the...
March 23 2026
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THE PROGRESS REPORT: The mission to make military children visible
How do you explain to a six-year-old that her father isn’t just “away” but serving the nation? For Hayley Boswell, the answer started with a handmade book and a story...
March 20 2026
PODCAST: Righting the ship, balancing the force, with Senator James Paterson, shadow minister for defence
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by the new shadow minister for defence, Senator James Paterson, to discuss his appointment and...
March 20 2026
SPOTLIGHT: Modern electronic warfare, spectrum congestion and the Australian defence ecosystem, with DEWC Services’ Rian Whitby
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by Rian Whitby, deputy chief operating officer at DEWC Services and...
March 19 2026
CONTESTED GROUND: The intersection of finance, organised crime, terrorism and foreign interference, with Keith Bulfin
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, host Steve Kuper speaks with financial intelligence expert and author, Keith Bulfin, as they unpack the intricacies of the...
March 19 2026
CONTESTED GROUND: The fragility of Australia’s energy ecosystem, with AVM (Ret’d) John Blackburn AO
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast miniseries following the outbreak of the latest conflict in the Middle East, hosts Steve Kuper and Major General (Ret’d)...
March 17 2026
PODCAST: The MC-55A Peregrine and the future of ADF airborne reconnaissance, with Alan Clements
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by L3Harris Technologies vice president for Australia and New Zealand, Alan...
March 12 2026
CONTESTED GROUND: Australia faces fallout closer to home as Iran continues to fight back
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson, and Steve Kuper discuss the immediate aftermath of the...
March 11 2026
PODCAST: AUKUS infrastructure, public perceptions and nuclear-powered submarines, with Fred Thomas MP
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by UK member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View, Fred Thomas, who has recently...
March 10 2026
THE PROGRESS REPORT: From the cockpit to the dockyard
From commercial pilot to maritime leader, Georgia Davey’s “roller-coaster” career is a masterclass in adaptability. In this episode, the NORSTA Maritime...
March 06 2026
PODCAST: Iran escalation, munitions supplies and the Middle East’s path to peace
In this special “Iran conflict” episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Stephen Kuper is joined by Robert Dougherty and Bethany Alvaro to unpack major developments...
March 05 2026
SPOTLIGHT: Cyber security, DISP accreditation and building sovereign resilience, with Macquarie Government’s James Rabey
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Stephen Kuper is joined by James Rabey, principal consultant at Macquarie Government, to explore how AUKUS and...
March 03 2026
PODCAST: Warrior culture, special operations and private military companies, with Trevor Fortner
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by Trevor Fortner, a former US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialist,...
February 26 2026
CONTESTED GROUND: We’re no longer in a BAU world, with Andrew Henderson, Agsecure
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Steve Kuper and Liam Garman speak with Agsecure’s Andrew Henderson as they unpack the recently released US food...
February 25 2026
PODCAST: Small arms modernisation, next-generation infantry systems and sovereign manufacturing
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Bethany Alvaro is joined by Graeme Bulte, founder and chief executive officer of Aquaterro, as they discuss developments...
February 24 2026
THE PROGRESS REPORT: 10 seconds of courage and the ripple effect of mentorship
How does a law student’s “gap year” in recruitment turn into a 17-year career leading operations in the defence sector?
February 20 2026
PODCAST: Defence industrial investment, Ghost Bat upgrades and Indonesia’s Gaza deployment
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Stephen Kuper is joined by Robert Dougherty and Bethany Alvaro to unpack major developments in defence innovation, autonomous...
February 19 2026
PODCAST: ADF space personnel, US Secretary of Defense cuts Harvard ties and Sydney protest fallout
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by journalist Bethany Alvaro to unpack a week spanning government conflict of...
February 12 2026
THE PROGRESS REPORT: From Army engineering to the C-suite – breaking the glass ceiling in Defence
In this episode of The Progress Report, Tash Taylor sits down with Gabby Costigan, a powerhouse leader in the global defence sector and a pioneer for women in STEM. From her...
February 06 2026
PODCAST: Defence Estate Audit, Afghanistan aid and unrest in the United States
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Stephen Kuper is joined by Robert Dougherty and Bethany Alvaro to unpack recent news of Australian industry developments,...
February 05 2026