Asia Pacific Defence Reporter
APDRThese podcasts are a way of shedding a bit more light on Defence decisions – particularly acquisitions – because the system has become secretive and taxpayers have a right to know what’s going on. But it’s even worse than that with Defence sometimes putting out information that is misleading and in some cases plain wrong. We discuss the Defence Strategic Review and debunk the claims that it is som... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 146 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNewsPolitics | |||
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What was going to be a philosophical podcast largely about uncrewed systems has been completely upended by a major change to AUKUS Pillar One. The plan from the get go has been for the US to sell us two second hand Virginia class SSNs, followed by a ... more
There's a great deal to unpack, starting with the Strait of Hormuz - and no one knows the exact state of negotiations between the US and Iran. Neither are particularly trustworthy and the situation seems to change hourly. And a quick reminder - this ... more
There were two major events last week - Donald Trump's visit to China and the Federal budget - and from a national security perspective both were something of an anticlimax, which is probably not a bad thing. The Defence budget continues to track upw... more
To follow on from last week, we start with some thoughts about Mogami frigates and why none of them will ever be built in Australia. The simple fact is that WA companies do not have the necessary experience - and building some landing craft for the A... more
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- Misguided
The InfoWars of the Australian Defence Industry. Misguided, misinformed, lacking substance and deeply opinionated.
Apple Podcasts1Charlie’s Mac
Australia2 years ago - Mostly off the mark
Whilst he does seem to have some insight, (and who wouldn’t after so many years thinking about it) in the context of a little knowledge is dangerous, some of this guy’s commentary is so far off the mark, that he would quit in shame if he actually knew what the truth is.
Thankfully, this podcast is limited to commentary, while actual national security is left to experts. Defence could absolutely do it’s job better, and the criticisms of capability development, accountability and transparency are... more
Apple Podcasts2PaulinsydneyAustralia3 years ago - Indipendent view
Finally a podcast, and a magazine, not aligned with the mainstrean. Constructive crítical analisys done with professionalism.
Apple Podcasts5Fab&LauAustralia3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #126 | Australia/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #60 |  Israel/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #97 |  United Arab Emirates/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #124 |  Hong Kong/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #134 |  New Zealand/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #149 |  Japan/Government |
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What is Asia Pacific Defence Reporter about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Commentary and analysis focused on defense decisions and acquisitions in the Asia-Pacific, with a sharp eye on procurement programs, budgetary decisions, and alliance dynamics. Episodes routinely question official narratives around major projects (eg, submarine and frigate programs), critique transparency and governance, and explore geopolitical frictions among Australia, the U.S., China, and regional partners. A distinctive, unapologetically opinionated voice frames policy debates, often pairing historical context with data-driven critique to challenge government messaging and contractor claims. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want hard-edged analysis of defense policy, aerospace and naval procurement, and alliance realignme... more
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1. Australian Defence Magazine Podcast
2. The National Security Podcast
3. Lowy Institute
4. Defence & Security Podcast Network
5. The Grumpy Strategists
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter launched 3 years ago and published 146 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Pat Conroy
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