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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 ou... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of Cyber Uncut, Cyber Daily's Liam Garman is joined by Alex Nehmy, who explains why securing critical infrastructure requires a different approach to traditional IT security. Discover why operational technology has become one of the h... more

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Dr Ross Babbage warns that without urgent economic reform and industrial recalibration, Australia risks becoming a client state of Beijing.

Returning to the Defence Connect Podcast, strategic analyst Dr Ross Babbage delivers an unsparing diagnosis:... more

Australia's next strategic edge will be built beneath the waves, combining autonomous systems, artificial intelligence and AUKUS cooperation to reshape the underwater battlespace. In a special Defence Connect Podcast episode recorded for the ADSTAR 2... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Seedhouse
DSTG Chief of Space Intelligence and National Security and Cyber
Department of Defence (DSTG)
Episode: From hardware to algorithms – how Defence is embedding AI into warfare without surrendering human accountability
Paul Robards
Chief Data Integration Officer, Defence
Defence
Episode: From hardware to algorithms – how Defence is embedding AI into warfare without surrendering human accountability
Ninh Duong
DSTG Chief of Air and Maritime, head of certain science/technology initiatives within Defence
Department of Defence, Defence Science and Technology Group
Episode: Undersea dominance – Australia charts the maritime future through autonomous systems and AUKUS innovation
Nicole Townsend
Lecturer in War Studies
UNSW Canberra
Episode: CONTESTED GROUND: The blind faith factor – why Australians trust an ADF they don't understand
Richard Dunley
Senior lecturer, historian; maritime issues and contemporary maritime strategy
UNSW Canberra/ ADFA
Episode: CONTESTED GROUND: The blind faith factor – why Australians trust an ADF they don't understand
Robert Dougherty
Senior Journalist, Defence Connect
Defence Connect
Episode: Defence preparedness, artificial intelligence productivity, and Australian industrial resilience
Michael Pizzullo
Panelist from defence/industry sector
Episode: Defence preparedness, artificial intelligence productivity, and Australian industrial resilience
Daniel Munro
Speaker at the summit showcasing defence industry insights
Episode: Defence preparedness, artificial intelligence productivity, and Australian industrial resilience
Ross Babbage
Panelist, defence industry advisor
Episode: Defence preparedness, artificial intelligence productivity, and Australian industrial resilience

Hosts

Steve Cooper
Host of Defence Connect Podcast; Defence Connect/Momentum Media presence
Bethany Alvaro
Host/Co-host; Defence Connect journalist
Robert Dougherty
Host/Co-host; Senior journalist; Defence Connect/ Momentum Media
Steve Kuper
Host of Contested Ground; Defence Connect Podcast Network author

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Bias affecting reporting

    Some episodes are better than others. Steve and Liam do a great job of discussing the spread of misinformation and disinformation through our communities, providing examples and some sound discussion. I appreciate them taking the time to repeat facts that need repeating all while remaining entertaining. And then in the same episode they will repeat false information and dramatic headlines that align with their personal biases. Steve and Liam get excited and feed off each other’s energy. Its appa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    matter of pins
    Australia7 months ago
  • Yikes! Peddling Right wing narratives

    Letting politicians spread falsehoods and chipping in conspiracy theories isn't a great look. Save your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Aussie Political Punter
    Australiaa year ago
  • THE Defence Media Channel

    Thanks to Tash and Steve for their detailed coverage of the emerging and critical dialogues across defence - the team at WiDA love listening in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reviewsfordays8302:
    Australiaa year ago
  • Insanity

    The hosts of this podcast are simply Trump apologists. They manage to spin everything to justify Trump’s chaotic actions.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rocket54
    Australiaa year ago
  • Demystifying Deterrence

    Thank you, Steve and the Defence Connect Team. We really enjoyed discussing Deterrence Down Under with you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natalie Treloar
    Australia2 years ago

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Feedback highlights practical insights into procurement and industry collaboration.
Audience notes the hosts keep complex policy approachable and relevant for professionals.
Some criticisms call for more geopolitics balance and consistency across episodes.
Listeners praise the show's accessible take on defence topics and the mix of guests.

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#145
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#182
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#16
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#23
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#30
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CONTESTED GROUND: Weak, vulnerable, backwater – Australia's choice between strategic camps and managed decline
Q: What's the one thing we're not talking about that we should be?
We are not discussing serious economic and strategic reform with the urgency required; leadership at federal and state levels is essential to reconfigure priorities, reduce government size and cost, and implement decisive actions to ensure Team Australia can compete and thrive.
CONTESTED GROUND: Lessons from the UK in political polarisation, generational dislocation and intergenerational warfare, with Ben Dullroy, Bravo Delta Advisory
Q: What's the one thing we're not talking about in this space that we should be?
The conversation emphasizes the need to explore defence and national security implications in a multi-party political environment, considering how independent senators and smaller parties could shape policy beyond the two major parties.
CYBER UNCUT: AI won't replace security teams – it will decide whether they keep you, with Securonix's Ajay Biyani
Q: Why is cyber resilience as important as, or more important than, simple compliance?
Compliance shows controls exist at a point in time, but resilience verifies that those controls work when breached; organizations must be breach-ready with rapid detection, response, and reporting capabilities to minimize impact and regulatory penalties.
CYBER UNCUT: AI won't replace security teams – it will decide whether they keep you, with Securonix's Ajay Biyani
Q: What is Securonix's solution to improving true positive rates and reducing false positives at scale?
Securonix uses a multi-agent mesh (SAM) with UEBA, SIM, and SOAR integration, enabling end-to-end correlation, year-long data retrospection, and automated investigations that deliver high true-positive rates and lower false positives, with real-time ROI reporting.
CYBER UNCUT: AI won't replace security teams – it will decide whether they keep you, with Securonix's Ajay Biyani
Q: How does Securonix's approach address the risk of AI agents going rogue and the need for human authority in decision-making?
Securonix combines AI agents with a human-in-the-loop framework, where agents propose actions but humans retain final authority, supported by a unified platform that provides end-to-end visibility and audit-ready reports for governance and compliance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Defence & Security Podcast Network

What is Defence & Security Podcast Network about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show delivers in-depth conversations with influential players across the Australian defence and security sector, blending government policy context, industry capabilities, and tech-focused risk topics. Episodes frequently cover defence budgeting, procurement, space and cyber domains, and real-world applications of open source, AI governance, and resilience strategies. A hallmark is hosting a diverse mix of government officials, military personnel, industry leaders, and researchers, often tying strategic debates to concrete outcomes for suppliers and partners. Listeners can expect practical takeaways on tender processes, partnership avenues with Defence, and how evolving technology and policy shape mission success. The program is notable... more

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1. Andrew Seedhouse
2. Paul Robards
3. Ninh Duong
4. Nicole Townsend
5. Richard Dunley
6. Robert Dougherty
7. Michael Pizzullo
8. Daniel Munro

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