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Maritime power, naval readiness and civilian preparedness, with Jennifer Parker
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Bethany Alvaro is joined by Jennifer Parker, one of Australia's leading voices on maritime secur…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
CYBER UNCUT: Bondi shooting misinformation, ShinyHunters returns, and how to stay cyber safe while travelling
This week, for the last Cyber Uncut of 2025, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft talk about Grok's spreading of misinformation regarding the tragic B…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Radicalisation and national security after the Bondi Beach terror attack, with Dr Levi West
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Robert Dougherty is joined by Dr Levi West, an Australian National University Research Fellow (r…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
SPOTLIGHT: Sovereign capability and the evolving battlespace, with Saab's Andy Keough and Nova Systems' Dean Rosenfield
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Andy Keough, managing director at Saab Australia, and Dean Ro…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
CONTESTED GROUND: The nexus of national security, social cohesion and grey-zone warfare
In this solemn episode of the Contested Ground podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson and Steve Kuper discuss the imme…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
CYBER UNCUT: The Pentagon's new AI platform, SafePay ransomware scores a hat-trick, and social media ban
This episode discusses the US Department of War's AI "Manifest Destiny", hackers going hard on Aussie victims, and Australia bringing in its brand ne…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
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 engineering. In…
7 months ago
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 …
7 months ago
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 …
7 months ago
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 inte…
7 months ago