Defence & Security Podcast Network
Momentum Media
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° platform that bridges the gap between the customer (Defence) and industry.
We split our focus not just into the traditional sectors of Land (Army), Air (Air Force) and Sea (Navy), but into the six new Capability Streams:
- Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare and Cyber
- Key Enablers
- Air and Sea Lift
- Maritime and Anti-Submarine Warfare
- Strike and Air Combat
- Land Combat and Amphibious Warfare
As Defence moves to ensure the Force Structure Review and the First Principles Review: Creating One Defence plans are met, Australian industry involvement is critical for mission success.
The Defence & Security Podcast Network will provide you and your business with valuable lessons, tips and insights into the industry, putting your company in the best position to take part in the increased Defence spending.
We'll cover every aspect of doing business in the defence industry, from the tender process to recruitment, success stories, access points to Defence, smart business strategies, and geopolitical insights.
Subscribe to the Defence & Security Podcast Network and be part of this exciting and innovative 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° platform that bridges the gap between the customer (Defence) and industry.
We split our focus not just into the traditional sectors of Land (Army), Air (Air Force) and Sea (Navy), but into the six new Capability Streams:
- Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare and Cyber
- Key Enablers
- Air and Sea Lift
- Maritime and Anti-Submarine Warfare
- Strike and Air Combat
- Land Combat and Amphibious Warfare
As Defence moves to ensure the Force Structure Review and the First Principles Review: Creating One Defence plans are met, Australian industry involvement is critical for mission success.
The Defence & Security Podcast Network will provide you and your business with valuable lessons, tips and insights into the industry, putting your company in the best position to take part in the increased Defence spending.
We'll cover every aspect of doing business in the defence industry, from the tender process to recruitment, success stories, access points to Defence, smart business strategies, and geopolitical insights.
Subscribe to the Defence & Security Podcast Network and be part of this exciting and innovative industry.
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Oct 18, 2024 • 44min
CONTESTED GROUND: The pace of military change, with Dr David Kilcullen
Dr. David Kilcullen, a former diplomat and expert in conflict analysis, joins the discussion on the evolution of warfare and military technology. He explores complex warfare dynamics over the past 25 years, highlighting shifts in tactics seen in Ukraine and Europe. The conversation dives into the impact of technological advancements on both state and non-state actors. Additionally, Kilcullen addresses the need for national resilience amidst rapid military changes and the importance of innovative strategies in current conflicts.
Oct 17, 2024 • 36min
Middle East conflict reignition, with Major General (Ret'd) Gus McLachlan
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by former Australian Army leader and former Commander Forces Command, MAJGEN (Ret'd) Gus McLachlan. McLachlan previously attended Royal Military College - Duntroon and the University of NSW, while completing a 37-year career with the Australian Army. He retired as Major General in December 2018. The pair discuss: The reignition of intense military conflict in the Middle East, drawing on McLachlan's previous service as a UN peacekeeper in southern Lebanon. The reliance of Israel's military forces on modern fighter jet aircraft, use of explosive pagers and what the nation's military objectives might be. The possible implications of the conflict for Australia and Western allies. The Australian Defence Force's new recruitment campaigns and ends with a rapid-fire quiz about current issues. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Oct 14, 2024 • 25min
CYBER UNCUT: Australia to get new cyber security laws, Qantas hit by insider threat, and a new ransomware gang emerges!
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft detail multiple Australian hacks, theft of frequent flyer points, LockBit striking back, and the launch of the Australian Cyber Network. Croft gets things started with a rundown of Australia's first standalone cyber security legislation before outlining a recent insider threat incident that saw the passports of Qantas customers potentially exposed in a scheme to steal frequent flyer points. Hollingworth then follows up with the LockBit claiming a new Australian victim and the rise of a new ransomware gang, Sarcoma – which has already listed three Aussie companies and one Kiwi firm. Finally, the pair discuss the Australian Cyber Network's launch and the importance of growing our cyber security workforce, before finishing up discussing a new Russian attempt to ban gaming chat platform Discord. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team
Oct 10, 2024 • 17min
SPOTLIGHT: Unpacking the opportunities to enhance Australia's defence capabilities, with Yehuda Lahav, Israel Aerospace Industries
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, we are joined by Yehuda Lahav of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to discuss the growing synergies identified in Australia's Defence Strategic Review. We discuss the company's ambitions and opportunities for the Australian enterprise, particularly given the nation's increased focus on integrated air and missile defence capabilities. We also highlight the way IAI is operating in Australia and the company's emphasis on supporting the development of Australia's Sovereign Defence Industrial Capability Priorities and the broad ambition of the Defence Industry Development Strategy. Finally, we discuss what sets Israeli defence innovation and industrial capacity apart from its Western counterparts and the methodology, processes and capacity that provide Israel with a qualitative edge over potential adversaries. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
Oct 7, 2024 • 19min
CYBER UNCUT: LockBit arrests and Aussie criminal 'mastermind' arrested – and it's Cyber Security Awareness Month!
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft detail multiple recent law enforcement operations that have made a considerable dent in criminal and cyber criminal activity around the world. Croft opens the podcast with the most recent developments in law enforcement's efforts to tackle the LockBit ransomware gang, with four arrests made and sanctions placed against one of the gang's major affiliates. Hollingworth then details the incredible story of the Australian Federal Police's Operation Kraken, an investigation into the Ghost criminal messaging network, which it turns out was – allegedly – run by an Aussie! He's now been arrested, and a lot of other criminals besides. The pair wrap up with news of charges being laid by the US Department of Justice against Iranian hackers, and they offer some simple but important advice as part of Cyber Security Awareness Month. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team
Oct 4, 2024 • 28min
CONTESTED GROUND: Espionage and disrupting non-state adversaries
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman unpack the recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and how state actors disrupt their non-state adversaries. The podcast begins with an analysis into the fragility of supply chains, examining the pager attack, and how adversaries can conduct espionage through acquisition. They then discuss strategies at disrupting non-state adversaries, including whether a decapitation strategy would work for Hezbollah in spite of its failure to disrupt irregular forces elsewhere. The podcast also examines the division that this represents in Australia, with announcements that the Australian Federal Police will go after those waving Hezbollah flags. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team
Oct 4, 2024 • 42min
Confronting Australia's dwindling belief in itself and the national security implications, with Scott Hargreaves, Institute of Public Affairs
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Scott Hargreaves, executive director of the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), to discuss two recently released reports commissioned by the IPA. The pair begin the conversation by discussing the IPA's recent independent poll into Defending Australia's Way of Life, which focused on the sentiments of the Australian public from the ages of 18 to 65-plus and their attitudes toward serving the nation. They also unpack some of the key findings across each of the demographics polled and discuss some of the reasons they believe young Australians are losing faith in and their willingness to defend the country. Finally, the pair discuss the IPA's multi-part series, The Defence of Australia: A Blueprint for the Next Government, developed in conjunction with the expert team from Strategic Analysis Australia and some of the key findings in the report thus far.
Sep 30, 2024 • 38min
CYBER UNCUT: Unpacking the new safe harbour protections and dodgy AI use in business
In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Daniel Croft unpack new "safe habour" protections unveiled by the federal government, before looking into some recent hacks and controversy surrounding artificial intelligence. The pair begin the podcast examining the new "safe harbour" protections unveiled by Minister for Cyber Security Tony Burke, and how it will help information gathering for law enforcement agencies. They then examine the recent Total Tools breach, before diving into the risk of credential stuffing. Croft and Garman wrap up the podcast discussing poor AI implementation in business following the Melbourne mayor's AI-generated imagery fiasco. Enjoy the podcast, The Cyber Uncut team
Sep 27, 2024 • 33min
CONTESTED GROUND: Irregular warfare in Ukraine and Russian information operations, with MAJGEN (Ret'd) Gus McLachlan
In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman invite Major General (Ret'd) Gus McLachlan back for a follow-up podcast, unpacking irregular warfare, information operations and military modernisation. They begin the podcast discussing Russia's "little green men" during the invasion of 2014, and how Russian units were able to take over swathes of Eastern Ukraine. MAJGEN (Ret'd) McLachlan then unpacks his priorities in uniform in modernising the Australian Defence Force. The podcast then examines how two Russian nations were charged with laundering money to spread disinformation ahead of the US presidential election. Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team
Sep 26, 2024 • 21min
The future of land warfare for Australia and our UK partners with Tom Newman, Babcock Land CEO
In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, recorded live from Land Forces 2024, host Steve Kuper is joined by the chief executive of Land for Babcock International, Tom Newman, to discuss the evolution of land warfare. The pair discuss: The pair discuss the latest announcements and key focus points for Babcock at the 2024 Land Forces exhibition and Chief of Army Symposium and the key narratives shaping the conversation. They also discuss the UK's current Strategic Defence Review process implemented by the newly elected Labour government and what that means for the British Army in the context of broader geopolitical and strategic challenges in the European theatre. Finally, they discuss the rapid proliferation of advanced technologies on battlefields in Ukraine and the Middle East and the role of innovation in shaping defence capabilities and delivering them at scale and quickly to our warfighters. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team
