Episode Details

In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Kim Katheklakis, Managing Director at Amentum Australia, about the support services they provide the Australian Defence Force.

We begin our discussion by exploring Amentum's global services and history as a top 20 defence company. We delve into their specific support for the Australian Defence Force (ADF), covering areas like engineering, project management, logistics, cyber, and sustainment of platforms including the F-35, patrol boats and the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN). The conversation also highlights their expeditionary medical capabilities and building Australia's contested logistics expertise with experience the company has obtained working with the US military. We review their involvement with existing air traffic control systems such as ADATS and DDATMCS, and their involvement in the new combined civil/military system C-MATS.

We wrap up by examining Amentum’s recent joint venture with Laing O’Rourke concerning the Osborne shipyard project and the application of their experience with nuclear capabilities in the UK and USA.

Links:

Amentum Australia

https://www.amentum.com/markets/international/australia/

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