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THE PROGRESS REPORT: The power of persistence and passion in aviation
A chance meeting with an astronaut changed Riley Havela’s life, diverting her path from medicine straight into the world of aerospace...
December 12 2025
SPOTLIGHT: AUKUS, industry acceleration and the future of Pillar 2, with Peter Dean and Hans Tench
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Peter Dean, professor of strategic studies at The Australian National University and...
December 11 2025
CONTESTED GROUND: Australia’s strategic crossroads and aspects of national resilience
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson are joined by special guest Dr Ross Babbage, chief...
December 10 2025
SPOTLIGHT: Maritime readiness and the evolving AUKUS journey, with Leidos’ Kevin Quarderer and ANU’s Jennifer Parker
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper speaks with former US naval attaché to Australia and Leidos Australia international science...
December 09 2025
PODCAST: Launched effects and attack helicopter modernisation, with Terry Jamison
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Robert Dougherty is joined by business development director for Boeing Attack Helicopter Programs, Terry “TJ”...
December 04 2025
THE PROGRESS REPORT: The drone age and STEM’s next generation
How do you go from growing up in Ukraine to winning Academic of the Year in Australia? Dr Oleksandra Molloy, senior lecturer in aviation at UNSW Canberra, shares her...
November 28 2025
PODCAST: Looking back on the year that’s been, with the Honourable Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defence Industry
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy, as they unpack the major milestones for Defence and...
November 27 2025
SPOTLIGHT: Surging forward under Australia’s maritime modernisation, with L3Harris’ Alan Clements
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast at the recent Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney, host Steve Kuper is joined by Alan Clements...
November 26 2025
CONTESTED GROUND: Peace in sight but questions remain about future of Russia–Ukraine conflict
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and new co-host, Steve Kuper, detail the intricacies of...
November 26 2025
PODCAST: Building a resilient, competitive industrial base with Brian Schimpf, Anduril Industries CEO
In this special episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by the co-founder and CEO of Anduril Industries, Brian Schimpf, as they talk about building...
November 20 2025
SPOTLIGHT: The future of Defence’s digital transformation with Leighton Freene and Murray Thompson, Kinetic IT
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Leighton Freene and Murray Thompson of Kinetic IT as they unpack the mechanics shaping...
November 18 2025
CONTESTED GROUND: Hacktivists target ADF program, China counters Australia in the Pacific
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Liam Garman, and Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack two unfolding challenges shaping...
November 14 2025
THE PROGRESS REPORT: Authentic leadership, vulnerability, and owning your storm
What does it mean to lead with honesty, show vulnerability, and embrace your authentic self – even when life feels chaotic? In this episode of The Progress Report, host...
November 12 2025
SPOTLIGHT: Empowering the digital transformation of Defence, with DXC Technology
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Tim West, John Hillsdon and Mohammad Siddique from DXC Technology to unpack the...
November 11 2025
SPOTLIGHT: Change through collaboration – the future of secure communications, with PentenAmio
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Robert Dougherty sits down with PentenAmio executive co-chair Matthew Wilson to discuss the rapidly evolving...
November 05 2025
SPOTLIGHT: The role of AUKUS Pillar 2 in shaping the future, with Leidos Australia’s Zac Smith and ASPI’s Dr Malcolm Davis
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Zac Smith of Leidos Australia and Dr Malcolm Davis of the Australian Strategic Policy...
November 04 2025
PODCAST: The Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission launch and the long road ahead, with Isaac Ohlin
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Bethany Alvaro speaks with Isaac Ohlin, general manager of policy and services at RSL NSW, about the establishment of the...
October 30 2025
THE PROGRESS REPORT: Leadership, mental health and life’s balancing act
Ever wondered what it takes to lead with resilience while balancing life, career and wellbeing?
October 29 2025
SPOTLIGHT: The digital transformation reshaping the ADF, with Mark Gainsford and Matt Dodds, Systematic
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Mark Gainsford and Matt Dodds of Systematic to discuss the digital transformation...
October 28 2025
SPOTLIGHT: HIMARS, the littoral and maritime strike, with Josh Woodward and Wayne Harrison, Lockheed Martin
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, special returning host Liam Garman is joined by Lockheed Martin’s Josh Woodward and Wayne Harrison to discuss...
October 27 2025