Defence & Security Podcast Network

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Australia

Australian Defence Force

China

Artificial Intelligence

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Indo-Pacific

Ukraine

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Russia

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Cyber Security

Royal Australian Navy

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Venezuela

Iran

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

Space Command workforce expansion and operationalising the domain, with Major General Gregory Novak AM

How is Australia building a specialised space workforce while balancing sovereign capability, allied integration and the operational demands of a contested domain? In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Commande... more

Yesterday • 46 min

CONTESTED GROUND: The Defence budget, inflationary pressures and domestic information warfare

The release and messaging surrounding the 2026 National Defence Strategy and 2026 Integrated Investment Program is just the latest salvo in the government's effort to direct the national conversation about our national security.

With the government... more

29 Apr 2026 • 34 min

SPOTLIGHT: Maritime sustainment, mission-ready maintenance and resilient fleet capability, with Serco's David Astbury

The world of maritime operations is built on a bedrock foundation of modern naval sustainment.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by David Astbury, Asia-Pacific general manager for Defence at Serco,... more

28 Apr 2026 • 26 min

CYBER UNCUT: EU gets age verification right, Anthropic's Claude Mythos, and the week in cyber attacks

David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft dive into the biggest stories in cyber security and cyber intelligence, and Anthropic's Claude Mythos preview and Project Glasswing continue to cover both – and it's already been breached. Plus, age verification pl... more

27 Apr 2026 • 40 min

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Recent Guests

David Astbury

Serco Asia Pacific General Manager for Defence

Serco

Episode: SPOTLIGHT: Maritime sustainment, mission-ready maintenance and resilient fleet capability, with Serco's David Astbury

Margaret Dawson

CMO of SUSE

SUSE

Episode: SPOTLIGHT: Open-source growth across defence and national security, with SUSE CMO Margaret Dawson

Keirin Joyce

Wing Commander, President of the ADF Drone Racing Association; former ADF Drone Racing Team pilot

Royal Australian Air Force / ADF Drone Racing Association

Episode: Military drone racing, FPV integration and warfare trends, with Wing Commander Keirin Joyce

Dominic Grunden

Chief Information Security Officer at PowerWater

PowerWater

Episode: How PowerWater's CISO embeds cyber security into business strategy from day 1

Marc Ablong

Fellow at the Institute of Strategic Risk Management, senior fellow at ASPE, Managing Director of Geostrategic Risk Partners

Geostrategic Risk Partners

Episode: CONTESTED GROUND: Successive governments have failed to prepare Australia for the era of polycrisis, with Marc Ablong PSM, Geostrategic Risk Partners

Kevin Quarderer

Leidos Australia executive, naval background

Leidos Australia

Episode: SPOTLIGHT: Crewed, uncrewed, mass and increasing contemporary maritime combat capabilities, with Kevin 'Q' Quarderer of Leidos Australia and MAJGEN (Ret'd) Mick Ryan

Mick Ryan

MAJGEN Ret'd, military commentator

Independent military analyst

Episode: SPOTLIGHT: Crewed, uncrewed, mass and increasing contemporary maritime combat capabilities, with Kevin 'Q' Quarderer of Leidos Australia and MAJGEN (Ret'd) Mick Ryan

Antony Pisani

Royal Australian Navy Commodore Surface Force

Royal Australian Navy

Episode: Fleet readiness, future warfare and Australia's naval strategy, with Commodore Antony Pisani

Kim Campbell

Retired Colonel, United States Air Force; keynote speaker and best-selling author

United States Air Force (former), Speaker and Author

Episode: THE PROGRESS REPORT: Direct hit over Baghdad – the pilot who outflew a surface-to-air missile

Hosts

Robert Dougherty

Senior Journalist with a focus on defence topics.

Bethany Alvaro

Co-host of Cyber Uncut and journalist specializing in defence issues.

David Hollingworth

Deputy Editor focused on cybersecurity and defence journalism.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 100 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
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matter of pins
Australia4 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
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Aussie Political Punter
Australia7 months 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
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Reviewsfordays8302:
Australia10 months ago
Insanity
The hosts of this podcast are simply Trump apologists. They manage to spin everything to justify Trump’s chaotic actions.
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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
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Natalie Treloar
Australia2 years ago

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Engaging discussions with a variety of informed guests.

Great resource for staying current with industry trends and challenges.

Some listeners critique biases in reporting perspectives.

Provides valuable insights into the defence sector.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts	#20	Australia/Government
Apple Podcasts	#34	Japan/Government
Apple Podcasts	#37	Israel/Government
Apple Podcasts	#57	India/Government
Apple Podcasts	#81	Poland/Government
Apple Podcasts	#117	Finland/Government

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Military drone racing, FPV integration and warfare trends, with Wing Commander Keirin Joyce

Q: Why is FPV drone training considered valuable for future warfare, and how does it fit into the broader defence strategy?

FPV drone training provides rapid, hands-on tactical skills that transfer to reconnaissance, targeting, and combat support; it also supports informal modernization by leveraging civilian tech to strengthen the force, aligning with broader defence priorities around robotics, autonomy, and cross-service capability development.

Military drone racing, FPV integration and warfare trends, with Wing Commander Keirin Joyce

Q: What does a career path from drone racing look like within the ADF, and how can pilots transition to official drone operator roles?

The path exists across the three services, with opportunities in Air Force for flying advanced UAS like Triton, Navy UAV units, and Army regiments dedicated to UAS operations; however, most pilots come from hobbyist backgrounds and gradually transition into service roles, with a large emphasis on transferable skills and ongoing training.

How PowerWater's CISO embeds cyber security into business strategy from day 1

Q: What is the practical approach to embedding cybersecurity from day one of strategy development?

Involve cyber security considerations in the initial business case, architecture decisions, and procurement processes, and cultivate cyber champions across the BAUs to ensure security is part of ongoing strategy and governance.

How PowerWater's CISO embeds cyber security into business strategy from day 1

Q: How do you communicate cybersecurity risk to boards in a way that resonates with business leaders?

Translate risk into business consequences, such as potential disruption to essential services, safety issues, regulatory exposure, and financial impact, and present it as a decision-making pathway rather than a list of threats.

SPOTLIGHT: Subs may be the centrepiece – but infrastructure, workforce and sovereign capability will decide the outcome, with Stantec's Chris Waywell, Rob Sansbury and Robert Fogel

Q: What does nuclear readiness entail for Australia in the Aukus context?

It centers on organizational readiness, skilled personnel, appropriate culture, physical infrastructure, and independent oversight to ensure safe operation and regulation of nuclear propulsion rather than weapons or deterrence.

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Recent guests on Defence & Security Podcast Network include:

1. David Astbury
2. Margaret Dawson
3. Keirin Joyce
4. Dominic Grunden
5. Marc Ablong
6. Kevin Quarderer
7. Mick Ryan
8. Antony Pisani

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