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Defence & Security Podcast Network

The Defence & Security Podcast Network hosts a unique series of podcasts, featuring discussions with key enablers from across the Australian defence and security industry. The podcasts provide the perfect blend of business intelligence and insights from a range of guests, which include government officials, ADF personnel, industry stakeholders, and members of the academic community. By aligning ourselves with the ADF and the Commonwealth government, we are uniquely placed to deliver a dynamic 360°

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43:14

CONTESTED GROUND: A sit down with Tim Knight, author...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/05/16

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Tim Knight, author of the recently released book Gallipoli Soup, to discuss the Gallipoli campaign and how Knight used narrative to bring to life the challenges faced by both Australian and Turkish soldiers in World War I. The pair begin the podcast unpacking Knight’s research methodology, and how a passion for understanding led him to write Gallipoli Soup. They discuss how the book was written in a narrative format,

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16:42

The future of AI–drone teaming, with Christian Gutierrez

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/05/13

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Christian Gutierrez, vice president of Hivemind Engineering at Shield AI, to unpack next-generation drone capabilities and the latest advancements into AI–drone teaming. The pair begin the podcast discussing Shield AI's Hivemind Enterprise, and how AI-enabled software solutions are enabling next-generation drone capabilities to achieve their mission objectives. The pair then discuss the evolution of drone warfare in

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34:02

CYBER UNCUT: Meta fuels its new AI with Facebook...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/05/12

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss Meta’s newly launched AI that will be powered by Facebook, DeepSeek is back in the news, a horror week of hacks for some massive UK retail chains, LockBit, and the wonderful day and night that was last week’s Australian Cyber Summit and Australian Cyber Awards. Hollingworth and Croft begin by talking about the latest in artificial intelligence news, with Meta announcing it will be building its next AI based upon

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49:00

SPOTLIGHT: Fusing sensors for the future fight –...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/05/06

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Jeremy Kenealy – director of growth and air defence at Anduril Australia – joins host Liam Garman to unpack how Anduril has developed an open architecture counter-unmanned aerial system and counter-intrusion capabilities, merging a number of traditional and new sensors to enhance situational awareness on tomorrow's battlefield. They kick-off the discussion by exploring the modern battlefield, where small, low-cost drones are creating

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45:29

CYBER UNCUT: How to identify the cyber skills your...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/05/05

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Lumify lead cyber security instructor Louis Cremen and cyber security lead Jeremy Daly. Together, they unpack the essential cyber security skill sets different organisations need - and how businesses can ensure their teams stay ahead of evolving threats. The discussion kicks off with the value of cyber security training and the most in-demand skills among Australian organisations. Cremen and Daly then explore the ongoing

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34:25

National defence readiness and military tradition,...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/05/01

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty discusses military tradition and domestic firearms manufacturing with Robert Borsak, regional communities advocate, NSW Legislative Council member and Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party chairman. The pair take an unconventional, “outside the Canberra bubble” look at national defence readiness, including: The traditional and now evolving role of agricultural communities as key populations for the recruitment of

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38:20

DEFENCE PROPERTY PODCAST: Buyer beware – protecting...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/04/30

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, co-hosts Liam Garman and Kane Dury – director and lead buyers agent at Discover Buyers Agency – unpack how to identify shady property operators and protect yourself from poor property advice. They kick-off with a warning for listeners about groups who pretend to act in the best interest of property buyers but instead pocket undisclosed commissions from third parties - sometimes as high as $50,000 - on top of upfront fees paid by the buyer. Dury then

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24:41

CYBER UNCUT: Government backdoors into the world’s...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/04/28

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, Daniel Croft and Liam Garman sit down to unpack whether the federal government’s social media age restrictions really address the risks young Australians face online and how governments are looking to create backdoors into social media and tech giants. They begin the podcast by discussing Meta’s AI-enabled age verification on Instagram and whether it will actually keep children safe online – before examining alternative social media use cases and the

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31:28

CONTESTED GROUND: Cyber war, global politics and the...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/04/25

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman discuss the application of cyber and information in the modern threat environment, and how the White House is changing voting behaviours across the West. They begin the podcast by unpacking Thomas Rid's Cyber War Will Not Take Place, discussing the intricacies of cyber operations and how cyber continues to adhere to the Clausewitzian principles describing the political and

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18:59

Defence industry at Avalon Airshow, with Sikorsky...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/04/24

In this special defence aviation episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Robert Dougherty catches up with Cliff Kyle, Sikorsky Australia general manager and former Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm aerospace engineer, on the sidelines of the Avalon Australian International Airshow. The pair discuss the modernisation of the Australian Defence Force’s rotary aircraft fleet, including: Uplift in the Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter capability. The servicing and operations of the

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37:10

CYBER UNCUT: Chris Krebs quits SentinelOne, 4chan...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/04/21

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft talk about Chris Krebs’ extraordinary decision to step down from SentinelOne in order to fight the Trump administration, an array of hacks both global and local, and the importance of funding the essential CVE Program. And China has made fascinating claims about US activity against the Asian Winter Games earlier this year. Hollingworth and Croft kick things off with Chris Krebs, who announced his resignation from

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26:47

CONTESTED GROUND: How to develop a culture of...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/04/18

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson discuss how businesses can build a culture of security in the modern work environment, protecting critical business IP. They begin the podcast with a short book review of Stephen Gapps' Uprising: War in the colony of New South Wales, unpacking conflict in colonial Australia – and in particular, the Second Wiradyuri War of Resistance. The conversation turns to information security and

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15:39

Defence industry at Avalon Airshow, with Honeywell...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/04/17

In this special defence aviation episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Robert Dougherty catches up with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies senior director Lee Davis on the sidelines of the Avalon Australian International Airshow. The pair explore aspects of the changing regional defence landscape in Australia, including: Changes in the Australian defence industrial base and a big picture approach to the AUKUS trilateral defence partnership between Australia, the US and the UK. The continuing

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38:58

Western Sydney University and superannuation hacks,...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/04/14

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft chat about emissions, credential stuffing attacks targeting Australian super funds, a ransomware attack on a luxury Sydney hotel, and more Donald Trump chaos. Hollingworth and Croft kick things off with some interesting research that estimates the carbon costs of various AI platforms, with Grok AI coming out on top as the least environmentally punishing chatbot, while ChatGPT generates more than four grams of carbon per

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17:49

Budget falls short on defence spending bump as...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/04/11

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, hosts Steve Kuper and Rob Dougherty discuss fall out from Avalon 2025, budget week and the federal election. The pair discuss: The industry sentiment, rumours and scuttlebutt heard around the traps of the 2025 Avalon Airshow and Exhibition. The lacklustre defence spending commitment by the government announced during the federal budget. The tight-lipped, coy response from the opposition and its plans for the nation's defence spending. Priorities and

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34:17

SPOTLIGHT: High-energy lasers and remote weapons...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/04/08

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Dr Andreas Schwer, managing director and chief executive of Electro Optic Systems, joins host Liam Garman to discuss modern counter drone systems including high-energy laser systems and remote weapons stations. The pair begin the podcast with the success of EOS’ Slinger weapons system, particularly in Ukraine, where it can connect with radar and automatically engage drone targets in seconds. Schwer then turns to high energy laser systems as

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01:02:44

CYBER UNCUT: 13cabs cyber incident, more Trump...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/04/07

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss local hacks and the rise of a whole new ransomware evolution. Clayton Utz’s Brenton Steenkamp and Debevoise & Plimpton’s Luke Dembosky also join in to talk about executive risk and governance. Hollingworth and Croft kick things off with a discussion of a fascinating example of data exposure involving a major Australian taxi company and catch up on the local threat landscape. The pair then talk about the

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30:29

CONTESTED GROUND: Heroism, warfare and Australia’s...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/04/04

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Phil Tarrant discuss the heroic actions of Australian soldiers in World War II, before turning to the big issues in the upcoming federal election. The pair begin the podcast discussing Joan Beaumont’s book, Gull Force, and the treatment of Australian prisoners of war on the islands of Ambon and Hainan. They then discuss the role of Australia’s Reserves in warfare, before unpacking the fundamental

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24:40

SPOTLIGHT: Ukraine’s air defence revolution, with...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/04/02

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Advent Atum CEO Andy Wilson joins host Liam Garman to discuss how the company has helped the Armed Forces of Ukraine revolutionise their air defence capabilities. The pair begin the podcast unpacking the evolution of Ukraine’s air defence systems, and how Advent Atum is helping to automate the country’s 60-year-old air defence capabilities. Wilson then unpacks how the HORAS threat, detection and engagement system is automating the kill chain,

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27:13

SPOTLIGHT: Accelerating your career in combat systems...

Defence & Security Podcast Network ·

2025/04/01

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Dr Sanjay Mazumdar, executive director of Defence Trailblazer, joins host Liam Garman to unpack their new combat systems engineering micro-credentials. They begin the podcast by discussing the suite of six courses covering introductory studies to radar systems and C2 to C4ISREW, defence systems and mission engineering. Mazumdar then discussed why micro-credentials are fundamental for upskilling Australia’s industrial base to support the

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