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Australian Defence Magazine Podcast

Australian Defence Magazine
Australia
Australian Defence Force
Aukus
Ukraine
Land Forces 2024
Singapore Air Show
Electronic Warfare
Royal Australian Navy
BAE Systems
Defence Industry
Land 156
Lockheed Martin
Indo-Pacific International Maritime Exposition
F-35
Nuclear Submarine Capability
Supply Chains
Artificial Intelligence
Hunter Class Frigate Program
Shield AI
Ghost Bat

Australian Defence Magazine (ADM) is dedicated to reporting the business of defence capability planning and procurement as well as reporting the development of infrastructure to support the ADF. ADM's main objective is to provide an essential communications bridge between defence industry and its single source customer, the Department of Defence. ADM also reports on the budgetary process, the poli... more

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Latest Episodes

In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Ewen Levick and Kirra Davey review and discuss some of the news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence.

We start the episode discussing Boeing's MQ-28A Ghost Bat which is being displ... more

In this episode we present the audio from the recent online event organised by ADM Women in Defence and National Security and the Women in Defence UK organisation. The event commenced with an introduction from the Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defe... more

This episode is a compilation of interviews we recorded at the Indian Ocean Defence and Security 2026 event held in Perth in May. During the show, Kirra and Grant were able to catch up with Senator James Paterson, then Grant recorded a number of inte... more

In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Dino Mavrookas, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Saronic Technologies about its approach to autonomous surface vessels.

We begin our discussion by getting into Dino’s background as a former US ... more

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Recent Guests

Dino Mavrookas
Co-founder and CEO, Saronic Technologies
Saronic Technologies
Episode: Saronic Technologies: Redefining Maritime Superiority with Autonomous Surface Vessels
Dean Rosenfield
CEO of Nova Systems
Nova Systems
Episode: Building sovereign services in support of the National Defence Strategy
Simon Olson
Co-founder and CEO of Arkeus
Arkeus
Episode: Arkeus' Hyperspectral AI Sensing Systems expand further into Australia and the USA
Matt Kirk
Director of Trusted Workforce at Worksec
Worksec
Episode: Securing a trusted workforce to tackle project bottlenecks
Graham Boyd
CEO of Legacy
Legacy Australia
Episode: Assistance for ADF Members & Veterans thanks to Legacy, Wounded Heroes and Soldier On
Martin Shaw
President
Wounded Heroes
Episode: Assistance for ADF Members & Veterans thanks to Legacy, Wounded Heroes and Soldier On
Paul Singer
Representative
Soldier On
Episode: Assistance for ADF Members & Veterans thanks to Legacy, Wounded Heroes and Soldier On
Bob Gibbs
Executive from Textron Aviation, discussed Textron's multi-mission aircraft and King Air configurations
Textron Aviation
Episode: Singapore Air Show interviews with Textron, DroneShield, Horizon Aircraft, Ondas and ShieldAI
Terry van Haren
Representative from DroneShield, former Royal Air Force officer
DroneShield
Episode: Singapore Air Show interviews with Textron, DroneShield, Horizon Aircraft, Ondas and ShieldAI

Host

Grant McHerron
Host with ADM; long-time journalist and defence industry commentator.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Enjoying the new format

    Always enjoyed the show since I found it several years ago, and I like the recent news style episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrtim29
    Australia2 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Great podcast with some key topics being discussed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marto woo
    Australia6 years ago
  • A Podcast for the Australian Defence Industry

    Finally a podcast for our defence industry in Australia.

    Topical and relevant, this is something we've been missing.

    Some great material in the first episode.

    Looking forward to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jkel99
    Australia6 years ago

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The format and guests feel highly industry-relevant and credible for professionals.
Listeners appreciate timely coverage of defence procurement and sovereign capability topics.
Audiences value the show's focus on Australia-specific defence issues and real-world applications.

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Saronic Technologies: Redefining Maritime Superiority with Autonomous Surface Vessels
Q: Can you give us a quick background about yourself, your career, and an overview of Saronic Technologies?
Dino describes his background in the US Navy and Navy SEAL experience, moves into private equity, and why he co-founded Saronic in 2022 to focus on maritime autonomy, with a mission to redefine naval power through software-first, scalable autonomous vessels.
Building sovereign services in support of the National Defence Strategy
Q: What are the biggest risks and opportunities looking ahead?
The key opportunity lies in translating strategy into sustained, rapid capability through integrated systems and a growing Australian industrial base, while the biggest risks involve the pace of threats, supply chain fragility, and the need to scale the workforce to deliver on defence priorities.
Building sovereign services in support of the National Defence Strategy
Q: How should people think about Nova today beyond test and evaluation?
Nova now acts as a mission-centric systems integrator and assurance provider, underpinned by its DNA in test and evaluation, with emphasis on cross-domain integration, mission outcomes, and lifecycle support from design through sustainment.
Building sovereign services in support of the National Defence Strategy
Q: Can you give me your views on running Nova Systems across effectively two National Defence Strategy releases and the ongoing challenges?
Nova has responded by expanding beyond traditional test and evaluation into mission-centric systems integration and assurance, focusing on connecting capabilities across domains, managing risk, and ensuring outcomes under real-world conditions, while maintaining a strong commitment to national safety and resilience.
Translating human intent into autonomous support
Q: What about training and security in noisy environments like helicopters or tanks?
The system is trained for adverse environments, with context-aware interpretation and secure, robust voice links to prevent bad actors from taking control.

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What is Australian Defence Magazine Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently covers defence industry developments in Australia and globally, with a strong focus on sovereign capability, advanced weapons and sensing tech, defense procurement, and industrial policy. Episodes often feature senior executives, engineers, and SME leaders discussing strategy, program updates, and how domestic capabilities fit into broader alliance efforts. A notable strength is its mix of Shipbuilding, aerospace, and cyber topics, plus in-depth conversations about how private-sector partners support national security goals. The format leans toward news-style analysis and expert interviews, making it valuable for listeners who need current, practitioner-oriented insights for defence programs, procurement, and industria... more

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3. Simon Olson
4. Matt Kirk
5. Graham Boyd
6. Martin Shaw
7. Paul Singer
8. Bob Gibbs

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