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Australian Defence Magazine PodcastShield AI's autonomy for ISR drones and partnering with local industryIn this episode, Grant McHerron catches up with Christian Gutierrez, Vice President of Hivemind Engineering at Shield AI, while they were both at Avalon, to discuss the company's presence at the show.We start with a quick review of Christian's career plus the history and overview of Shield AI, before we talk about their Hivemind modular framework for autonomous systems and its use on drones and trials on an F-16. Christian talks about their successes in Ukraine with one of their V-BAT ISR drones and its ViDAR automated target recognition system. We also look at human on...2025-07-0922 min
Paint and Panel: The EdgePAP182: Advice for consumers from accident to repairThis episode features a panel discussion that seeks to explain the important topics to consider when it's time to repair your car. For the panel, Sam Street and Grant McHerron are joined by Tracey Richards, Business Manager at Geoff Richards Panel Beating, Glenn O'Donnell, General Manager at North Shore BMW Bodyshop, and James Frape, CEO of Compass Corp. We begin our discussion by reviewing a hypothetical crash and the process involved in renewing policies to retain benefits and choice of repairer, contacting the insurance provider, and getting a loaned car while waiting for it to be repaired...2025-06-0343 minPaint and Panel: The EdgePAP182: Advice for consumers from accident to repairThis episode features a panel discussion that seeks to explain the important topics to consider when it's time to repair your car. For the panel, Sam Street and Grant McHerron are joined by Tracey Richards, Business Manager at Geoff Richards Panel Beating, Glenn O'Donnell, General Manager at North Shore BMW Bodyshop, and James Frape, CEO of Compass Corp. We begin our discussion by reviewing a hypothetical crash and the process involved in renewing policies to retain benefits and choice of repairer, contacting the insurance provider, and getting a loaned car while waiting for it to be repaired...2025-06-0343 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastAvalon Update with Kongsberg Defence & AerospaceIn the first of our Avalon 2025 episodes, Grant McHerron talks initially with Oyvind Kolset, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace’s Executive Vice President of their Missiles division, after which he also catches up once again with John Fry, Managing Director of Kongsberg Defence Australia.Oyvind discusses the state of their operation in the United States and gives his views on the changes that are occurring in Europe. Moving to missiles, he talks about sales of the Naval Strike Missile, resilience in their supply chain thanks to having three factories in different countries, and the level of sovereignty that will be...2025-04-2928 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastAvalon Airshow Day 3 has Counter UAS, 6th gen capability, and more AIIn this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Ewen Levick, Nigel Pittaway and Ben Felton are joined by Julian Kerr and our producer, Steve Visscher. It's the end of the trade days and there has been plenty of Counter UAS information thanks to Land 156, and the news that Boeing are planning to conduct the launch of a missile from Ghost Bat. We also had a flight on the Honeywell 757 demonstrator which has been showing airborne high speed communications capabilities, some of which are now installed on all new-build C-130s, including those already with the RNZAF and the ones the...2025-03-2711 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastADM Congress, AUKUS Pillar 2 Conference and the Space Summit. Wow!In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Nigel Pittaway and Ben Felton review and discuss the highlights from the ADM Congress, AUKUS Pillar 2 Conference and Space Summit that were held on the same day this week in the same venue.You could tell that it's an election year as both Pat Conroy (minister for Defence Industry) and Andrew Hastie (shadow Defence minister) were both on-site and had a Q&A session with Ewen Levick after their presentations. We also enjoyed the presentation from Michael Shoebridge and Marcus Hellyer who delivered a live Grumpy Strategists session in front o...2025-02-2319 min
The Clear Signal with Steve VisscherIrene Jones - Grant McHerronSecrets of Stress-Free Travel & Defence Force Challenges | The Clear Signal with Steve Visscher – Episode 17In this insightful episode of The Clear Signal, Steve Visscher is joined by two experts in vastly different but equally fascinating fields — travel and national defence.Irene Jones – Managing Director of Travelglobe, shares her insider knowledge on the travel industry. From her favourite destinations to how frequent flyer programs really work, Irene breaks down the secrets behind airline seat pricing and explains why using a professional travel agent can make all the difference to your next holiday. Don’t book your trip wit...2025-01-3051 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastThe use of LEO SatComs in the military, for humanitarian aid and as a tool for diplomacyIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ben Felton talk with Dr Matthew Ilich, National Solutions Specialist for Defence at Vocus, about Low Earth Orbit Satellite Communications as a tool for diplomacy and humanitarian aid.We kick off the discussion by getting a background of Mathew’s path into communications and his experiences in the Army. We review the evolution of LEO SatComs technology and their applications in the field, and its suitability for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) scenarios due to their portability, consistent coverage, and high data speeds. We also explore operational prioritisations for low, mi...2024-10-0932 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastMore AARGM-ERs, Stingrays on P-8As, STRIX updates, and LasersIn this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Nigel Pittaway and Ben Felton review and discuss some of the recent news of interest published on the ADM site.We start by discussing the United States approving another 100 AGM-88G AARGM-ER missiles for sale to Australia, noting that it's in addition to the 63 approved last year and that exact numbers being purchased are unknown as these allow "up to" 163 to be purchased. Following this we move on to Australia saying they won't integrate the UK's Stingray torpedo on RAAF P-8As despite implications from the UK Secretar of State...2024-10-0716 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastLand Forces 2024: Day 3 Review with supply chains, funding & a lack of littoral discussionIn this episode, Grant McHerron chats with Ewen Levick, Nigel Pittaway, Julian Kerr and Ben Felton about their experiences and observations on the final day of the Land Forces 2024 event.We kick off with the observation that the theme of the show has been Australian industry's involvement in supply chains with many announcements about contributions to programs both local and international. We also note that the show has had a relaxed but quaity feeling as most major hardware selections have already been made.Army have been showing off their gear that's already in service but...2024-09-1312 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastLand Forces 2024: Day 2 Review with sovereign build & Army's transition to autonomous systemsIn this episode, Grant McHerron chats with Ewen Levick, Ben Felton, Julian Kerr, and Michael Flanagan about their experiences and observations on day two of the Land Forces 2024 event.We start with Julian giving us his views on the event before heading off to yet another interview, Next up is Lockheed Martin Australia's contract with Morand to assess local suppliers' ability to source raw materials for GWEO. This leads to a discussion on building entire missiles in Australia as compared to assembling imported subsystems.There's also discussion about AUKUS information sharing, the need for the...2024-09-1214 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastLand Forces 2024: Day 1 Review with Atlas, GMLRS & moreIn this episode, Grant McHerron chats with Ewen Levick, Nigel Pittaway and Ben Felton about their experiences and observations on day one of the Land Forces 2024 event.We start the discussion with views on BAE Systems' unveiling of their Atlas Collaborative Combat Variant (CCV), an 8x8 autonomous armoured vehicle. We then move on to the manufacture of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles here in Australia and the issues that need to be addressed before key components can be created locally rather than imported.The team also comment on the range of attendees and...2024-09-1111 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastRegional Support Centre providing truly resilient communications in AustraliaIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ben Felton talk with Samir Mehta, President of the Communication Systems segment for L3Harris Technologies, about L3Harris’ support for Australia and resilient communications.We begin the discussion by getting an overview of L3Harris broad range of support services, its long standing presence in Australia, and detailed insights into the Regional Support Centre and the sovereign capabilities it will deliver. We explore the importance of truly resilient communications, the considerations involved in achieving this nationally, and how L3Harris aims to support Australia in the modernisation of its communications an...2024-09-1024 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastThe role of energy security in ensuring national securityIn this episode, Grant McHerron, Ewen Levick and Ben Felton talk with Lena Parker, General Manager Energy Solutions at Ventia, about energy security and its importance for national security.We start off the discussion by getting an overview of why energy and national security are intertwined, with a focus on moving away from coal to renewables, the responsibilities that Defence has in ensuring the supply of power to its assets and Australia’s citizens, and the challenges it faces being the largest landowner in the nation. We explore the options available, assess the current security situation, the in...2024-09-0528 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastA Defence ecosystem for Robotics and Autonomous SystemsIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Rob Sutton, Managing Director of Mirragin, about a Defence ecosystem for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS).We kick off the discussion by getting an overview of how Defence is currently engaging with and expanding on RAS, with insights into what is needed to build a functioning sovereign ecosystem, and the important services it can provide throughout every level of war fighting functions. Rob also gives us an insight into what has prevented a wider uptake, despite some of these technologies having been available for quite some time...2024-07-0734 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastPeriscope Capital Partners to deploy $1 billion of private capital into Defence in the next decadeIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Mark Stevens, Managing Partner of Periscope Capital Partners and Managing Director of Arican, about Periscope and private capital for Defence industry.We kick off the discussion by reviewing the difficulties the industry faces when trying to access private capital, and Mark gives us an overview of the goals of Periscope Capital Partners to raise and deploy $1 billion in the next decade. With this context in mind, we get a detailed breakdown of how they differ from other funds, their upcoming launch, and the factors that contribute to...2024-04-1729 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastNo place for the 'small, smart, and many' in the Surface Fleet ReviewIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Michael Shoebridge, Founder and Director of Strategic Analysis Australia, about the government’s recently released response to the Surface Fleet Review and other topics.We start off with Michael’s first impressions on the Surface Fleet Review, with concerns surrounding its lack of funding, outdated focus on going big, and delays in delivery. We get further insights into how Australian Defence’s sovereign risk has increased due to many contracts for major platforms not being honoured. The discussion also explores how the ‘small, smart, and many’ has outweighed...2024-02-2640 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastThe ADF's adoption of Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations amidst lessons from UkraineIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Phil Guy, Managing Director of Alkath Group, and David Devine, General Manager of Mellori Solutions, about Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, or EMSO. We get an overview of how the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum is used to transmit data for communication and navigations across multiple domains. We also get an insight into the possibility for the unification for the EM spectrum in the air, land, cyber, and space domains. The discussion provides an update on the ADF’s progress in adopting EMSO, the challenges that are being experienced in Ukraine, and the difficulties of...2024-02-0632 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastIndo-Pacific 2023 - Anduril's Ghost Shark and an Aegis Update from Lockheed MartinDuring Indo Pacific 2023, Grant McHerron was able to meet with David Goodrich OAM, Executive Chairman & Chief Executive at Anduril Australia & Asia Pacific, and Dr Shane Arnott, Senior Vice President Engineering at Anduril Industries. We discuss their Ghost Shark program that is utilising a number of local suppliers to deliver Australian developed autonomous undersea vehicles, and their focus on autonomous systems that complement rather than replace humans in Defence. Our second interview is with Liam Catterson, business development manager at Lockheed Martin Australia, about the Aegis system. We discuss the development of the system, its integration into numerous...2023-11-2339 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastIndo-Pacific 2023 - Adjusting to the post DSR environment, with Schiebel Pacific and SYPAQDuring Indo Pacific 2023, Grant McHerron met with Fabian Knechtl, Managing Director of Schiebel Pacific, to discuss the impacts of the current government's delays to Project Sea 129 Phase 5 Block 1, and Schiebel Pacific's civilian work with their Camcopter system. We discuss how Schiebel is responding to the delay of Phase 5, their work with other navies in the Pacific, and the benefits that their autonomous Camcopter offers emergency services.Our second interview for this episode is with Amanda Holt, CEO of SYPAQ, about their Corvo Precision Payload Delivery System successes, and the impacts to the Australian defence industry due to...2023-11-2126 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastIndo-Pacific 2023 - More VLS cells for Hunter & Navantia’s Tasman Class CorvetteDuring Indo Pacific 2023, Grant McHerron met with Chris Muskett, Maritime Engineering Director at BAE Systems, regarding the modified Hunter class frigate design they unveiled at the event, featuring 96 Vertical Launch System (VLS) cells instead of the current design’s 32. Chris gives us an insight into their prioritisation of missiles and long range strike, whilst maintaining their foundational Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities. We discuss the technicalities of designing and implementing their concept design, and we explore Chris’s history and experiences as a ship builder.The second interview is with Pablo Menendez, Chief Strategy Implementation Officer at Navantia Aust...2023-11-1624 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastThe strategic costs of government indecisiveness in Defence programs, with Mark StevensIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Mark Stevens, founder of Arican Advisory Capital, regarding the struggles faced by Defence industry from on-going governmental delays in decisions and funding.Mark gives us his views on the widespread disruption to providers caused by lack of funding, growing gaps in capability, and delays in procurement decisions. We discuss concerns from the US following the AUKUS agreement, and Australia’s struggle to catch up with the strategic environment. We also explore Australia’s engagements with international powers with the need to deter China, whilst strengthening ties...2023-11-1340 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastIndo Pacific 2023, It's not all bad news...In this episode, Grant McHerron catches up with Ewen Levick, Publisher of ADM, and Nigel Pittaway, Editor of ADM, to discuss what they've seen at the Indo Pacific 2023 event and the general mood they're getting from exhibitors as delays in decisions and funding from government are causing issues for Primes and SMEs alike. LINKS:Indo Pacific 2023 Event: www.indopacificexpo.com.au/------------------The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au).The views of the...2023-11-0811 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastIndo Pacific 2023 Opening Ministerial Press ConferenceIn this episode, Grant McHerron was at the Indo Pacific 2023 event opening's ministerial press conference, recording the full Q&A with the Acting Prime Minister & Minister for Defence, the Honorable Richard Marles MP, and the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark D. Hammond. This includes questions from the reporters present on topics such as China's lack of presence at the event, F-35s on the LHDs, recruitment, AUKUS, submarines, nuclear industry and funding the Defence budget. LINKS:Indo Pacific 2023 Event: www.indopacificexpo.com.au/------------------The ADM Podcast is produced by...2023-11-0725 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastThe future of naval design: Serco’s No Mariners Required Ship program (NOMARS)In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Rob Slaven, Defence Business Development Director at Serco Asia-Pacific, and Ryan Maatta, Marine Engineering Manager at Serco North America, about their involvement with DARPA's No Mariners Required Ship (NOMARS) program.We get an insight into how the NOMARS program is adapting available off the shelf technologies to build an uncrewed vessel that can stay at sea for a year, with autonomous navigation and refuelling. The discussion explores the balance between automation and human intervention, the collaboration between Serco and DARPA, and the scope for the next phase's construction of the...2023-10-2331 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastAustralia’s role and capabilities in a conflict with ChinaIn this episode, Grant McHerron & Ewen Levick talk with Marcus Hellyer, Defence and strategic policy analyst with Strategic Analysis Australia, about his views on China’s military buildup, its push into the South China Sea, the Taiwan situation and the potential for war.We discuss China’s current power and status, with perspectives surrounding balancing investments into economy and military capability, the possibility of invading Taiwan, and its comparisons to Russia. We get an insight into Xi Jinping's plausible strategies, further expansions into the South China sea, and Australia’s contingency capabilities. Marcus also gives us his though...2023-09-2635 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastEvaluating the Ukrainian counter offensive, with Mick RyanIn this episode, Grant McHerron & Ewen Levick talk with Mick Ryan, retired Australian Army Major General & military strategist, about his views on the Ukrainian counter offensive that’s currently underway.Mick’s experience as a military strategist gives us insights into President Zelensky's decision to defend Bakhmut, their breach into Russia’s main defensive zone, and Russia’s progress in adapting to the Ukrainian response. The discussion explores the factors surrounding the warfare with a focus on Russia’s mine fields and their impact on armoured mobility, the ways in which Ukrainians conduct their operations, and the evolution...2023-09-1026 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastArmy’s adjustments to accommodate the Defence Strategic ReviewIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Mark Stevens, Managing Director at Arican, about his views on a number of topics relating to the Army as it adjusts following the Defence Strategic Review.We kick off the discussion by reviewing Hanwa’s contract to build their Redback IFV’s, the Army’s progress in restructuring, and the factors surrounding the acquisition of platforms in Defence sectors. We also explore the DSR’s impact on the local Defence industry and an apparent reliance on FMS equipment, with a focus on recent missile deals.The discussion gives an insig...2023-09-0529 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastUnpacking the moratorium against Defence staff moving to Above the Line contractor rolesIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Brent Clark, CEO of the Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN), about the recently introduced moratorium on hiring Above the Line contractors immediately from Defence ranks or APS staff.We start off by reviewing the role of AIDN in Defence and the differences between Above and Below the Line contractors. We explore the factors contributing to the recruitment issues faced by Defence and the continued trend of Defence relying on above the line contractors. The discussion breaks down the introduced moratorium and evaluates its relevance to restoring the size and capability...2023-08-1533 min
The Print FilesJune was A Big Month In Print. All the top news, trends and developments are analysed in the print industry's podcastIn the latest episode of print's podcast It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from June. We start with a review of the ongoing ramifications of the end of white paper manufacturing in Australia, with the closure of a second paper line at Opal, the lifting of the copier paper tariffs, and the planned launch of the Maryvale Energy from Waste project. Still on Opal we assess the significance of the planned closure and relocation of the Heidelberg West...2023-07-0528 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastProtecting defence systems through behavioural security solutions, with Graham Wallace of SenetasIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Graham Wallace, Managing Director for Europe at Senetas, about their Project Orthos and securing data within and between vessels.We discuss Senetas’s encryption solutions and get an insight into Project Orthos, which learns a network's standard operations and provides protection to global systems by blocking potential threats. We explore how the Orthos environment can be configured, its viability for various envronments, and how it can best be trained and implemented. We also discuss the impacts that AI and quantum computing may have on encrypted systems, and the fu...2023-06-2724 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastThe implications of the federal budget on Defence capabilitiesIn this episode, Grant McHerron & Ewen Levick talk with Marcus Hellyer about the recent federal government budget and its impacts on Defence.Marcus gives us an insight into key details of the budget, with discussions surrounding the challenges and future of sustainment, the relationship between capability and cost, and projection of whether the budget and GDP growth will support the implementation of submarines and general Defence capability, with suggestions as to where the funds may come from. We also review the DSR's focus on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to purchase new equipment, whether sustainment will...2023-06-1340 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastHow the DSR will change Army & its impacts, with AUKUS, on Defence IndustryIn this episode, Grant McHerron & Ewen Levick talk with Brigadier (Retd) Ian Langford, formerly Head of Land Capability with Army, about his views on the Defence Strategic Review and AUKUS.We discuss the DSR's implications for Army’s role and a rebalancing with fewer IFVs but more long range strike. The discussion explores whether Defence can recruit and retain enough uniform staff, the factors surrounding pushing sustainment below the line, whether missiles can solve everything, and the push to developing sovereign ready industry to support submarines and missiles. We also review the DSR's emphasis on For...2023-05-1632 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastUnpacking the Defence Strategic Review’s impact on Australian Defence IndustriesIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Mark Stevens, founder of Arican Advisory Capital, regarding the Defence Strategic Review’s impacts on Australian Defence Industry. This in depth discussion assesses the impacts of the reduction in Army's new vehicles, the response from Army, and the challenges surrounding increasing sovereign capability. We also explore the domestic industry’s continued struggle for skilled staff, delivering capability faster, and how this review will change the industry in the short term.We also discuss how SME’s can best address these challenges and secure engagement with Defence...2023-05-091h 03Australian Defence Magazine PodcastHow SMEs can engage with Defence to improve sovereign capabilityIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Mark Fortugno, Chief Financial Officer at WithYouWithMe, regarding small to medium businesses engaging with Defence and skilling the workforce.We discuss how SMEs can collaborate with Primes for Defence contracts, as well as improve their acquisition cycles and foster innovation. We also review our sovereign capability and the factors surrounding why there are less SME Defence companies.Lastly, we get an insight into how WithYouWithMe addresses the shortage of skilled resources in Australia in order to source and retain skilled talent for their clients.LINKS:2023-04-2528 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastOrchestrating the delivery of Australia's nuclear submarines, with Sir Nick Hine of BabcockIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Sir Nick Hine, Managing Director of Babcock’s new AUKUS & International division, about creating and supporting a nuclear submarine capability in Australia.We discuss the role that Babcock plays in supporting Australian nuclear submarines, and their goal to expand our sovereign capability through their new division for AUKUS & International. Nick also gives us his perspective on what infrastructure is required for nuclear submarines in Australia, as well as the regulatory and safety frameworks required to operate them.We also explore the timeline for the initiative, as well as th...2023-04-1129 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastDelivering test and evaluation solutions globally, with Greg Barsby of QinetiQIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Greg Barsby, Managing Director at QinetiQ, about flight test ranges, facilities and test & evaluation in general.We start off by discussing the wide range of services that QinetiQ provides throughout Australia, the UK, and the USA. We explore how QinetiQ performs research and maintains facilities for testing a multitude of military ordnance solutions. Greg also gives us insights into how they deliver the variety of outcomes that defence needs, collaborate internationally whilst still maintaining compartmentalisation, and how they are integrating their recent acquisition Air Affairs into the company.2023-03-2128 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastAvalon 23 - Day 4: Drone Racing & an inexpensive sovereign ISR droneGrant McHerron has been with the ADM team at the Australian International Airshow 2023 (aka Avalon) on the fourth day which combined trade with general public access. During the event, Grant spent some time at the drone racing tent, recording the following content:1. WGCDR Keirin Joyce steps us through the benefits and opportunities that drone racing brings the Australian Defence Force.2. PTE Hamish Glover steps us through the experience of racing and the equipment they're using.3. FLGOFF Claudia Crow from the RNZAF talks about her experiences at the event.4. AC John Amoroso...2023-03-0629 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastAvalon 23 - Day 3: AVS with Land Simulation Core 2.0 and Kongsberg's NASAMSGrant McHerron has been with the ADM team at the Australian International Airshow 2023 (aka Avalon) on the third trade day, recording content for future episodes along with short discussions for daily release. This episode features the following content:1. Applied Virtual Simulations (AVS) and the Land Simulation Core 2.0 project.2. Kongsberg Defence Australia's NASAMS, StrikeMaster and Strike Missile products.------------------The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au).The views of the people appearing on this...2023-03-0228 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastAvalon 23 - Day 2: Frequentis' virtual control tower and Lockheed Martin's Steven Over on the F-35 ProgrammeGrant McHerron has been with the ADM team at the Australian International Airshow 2023 (aka Avalon) on the second trade day, recording content for future episodes along with short discussions for daily release. This episode features the following content:An excerpt of our discussion with Fequentis regarding their virtual air traffic control tower technology and the Defence applications of their deployable version.Steven Over from Lockheed Martin discusses the growing Australian industry involvement in the F-35 programme and the engineering behind sensor fusion.------------------The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf...2023-03-0122 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastAvalon 23 - Day 1: Hexagon/Luciad mission planning, CEA's Mobile Radars & C4I's secure commsGrant McHerron has been with the ADM team at the Australian International Airshow 2023 (aka Avalon) on the first trade day, recording content for future episodes along with short discussions for daily release. This episode features the following content:1. Hexagon/Luciad regarding their geospatial and mission planning systems, including their onboard use in combat aircraft.2. 41 Wing RAAF regarding their preparations to deploy CEA Technologies' new mobile Radars and the effort involves in deploying a mobile radar site.3. C4I tell us about their secure communications products, the company's history and their international customers.2023-02-2820 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastThe role of information in warfare, with Tony HowellIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Tony Howell, Global Chief Architect, Defence and Intelligence at archTIS, about the role information is playing in warfare with our multinational coalitions, and the challenges of sorting and sharing classified information globally. Tony gives us his perspective on the JADC2 project in the US, the role of intelligence solutions in the Defence industry, and how to achieve secure access control without limiting the functionality of the technology.We wrap up the episode by discussing the limitations of technology, the gamble of disruptive technologies, and the risks that future...2023-02-2837 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastSecure, sovereign cloud computing for Defence, with Jason Van der Schyff of SoftIronIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Jason Van der Schyff, Chief Operating Officer at SoftIron, about building sovereign infrastructure for cloud computing.Jason gives us an overview of cloud computing, how sovereign capability and data security is ensured, and the use cases for edge and centralised processing. We also get an insight into how SoftIron entered the Defence industry, and the challenges this presented when compared to operating in a corporate environment. We get a deep dive into SoftIron's secure HyperCloud system, which is built using only SoftIron produced hardware, offers simple software update p...2023-02-1439 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastSimplifying, optimising and modernising businesses in the Defence industry with Noetic GroupIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Andrew Balmaks, CEO, and Noel Derwort, GM Defence, at Noetic Group about simplifying, optimising and modernising businesses in the Defence industry.We discuss how industry partnerships can support Defence, the continued push to move work below the line, and the importance of recruiting veterans. We also get a detailed insight into the contributions professional services firms can provide to organisations that are working with Defence.Wrapping up, Andrew and Noel discuss how Noetic accommodates staff who do not yet have clearances, and compartmentalising their teams for security purposes.2022-12-0831 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastTackling industry challenges and the importance of collaboration, with DTC and their award winners Norsta Maritime, Elexon Electronics, and CBG SystemsIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Audra McCarthy, CEO of the Defence Teaming Centre, Maurie McNarn, Chair of the Board at Norsta Maritime, Sandra Simpson, Marketing & Strategic Development for Elexon Electronics and Esther Pither, Finance & Administration Manager at CBG Systems.We discuss how DTC brings organisations together to develop an eco-system that supports collaboration and delivery in the defence industry and the importance of the DTC Awards. We get insight from the award winners about how they are responding to the skills shortage, tackling supply chain challenges, becoming defence ready, and advancing local manufacturing....2022-12-0637 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastAvalon Airshow 2023 with Justin Giddings, CEO of the AMDA FoundationIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Justin Giddings, CEO of AMDA Foundation about the Avalon Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition which will be held at the end of February 2023.We discuss the gargantuan task of preparing for the Avalon Airshow in 2023, with a focus on building permanent infrastructure, collaborating with the Victorian Government, and coordinating the lifeblood of the event: the volunteers. We also get a tease for what will be on display at the airshow and exposition, with a booked out trade hall and many international air forces. Finally, Justin shares h...2022-12-0125 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastProviding Maintenance and Support for Army, with Cam Purdy of Thales AustraliaIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Cam Purdy, Key Account Manager, Land, from Thales Australia and the topic for today is maintenance & support for Army.We explore the purpose of the Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC) and what is involved in supporting and sustaining Army. Cam gives us an overview of why Thales has submitted a tender for the contract, how they are planning to deliver its objectives, and the intricacies of deploying to a hotzone. Lastly we discuss changes in the industry with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) roll out, and the continued push f...2022-11-2928 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastUsing digital simulations and modelling to improve the efficiency of the development cycle, with Alex Quirk and Keshav Sundaresh from AltairIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Alex Quirk and Keshav Sundaresh from Altair about digital twins and their use in Defence and industry.Digital twin technology is the process of using data streams to create a digital representation of the elements and dynamics of assets to improve collaboration, information access, and decision-making. Digital twins can be used to represent physical, biological, and financial systems.This episode provides an overview of their scope, purpose, and application to benefit their users when developing, tracking, and optimizing systems. We also get an insight into...2022-11-0826 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastThe low earth orbit revolution and growing Australia's space industry, with Ashley Neale of Vocus, and Phil Ridley of Quasar Satellite TechnologiesIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Ashley Neale, Development Manager for Space & Satellites at Vocus, and Phil Ridley, CEO of Quasar Satellite Technologies.The discussion starts off by learning about how Vocus and Quasar operate in the space sector and their roles in the defence industry to deploy an expansive Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite infrastructure in Australia. We also learn about the use cases for these satellites, the evolution of their technology, and the challenges faced when deploying them.Ashley and Phil also give us their thoughts on how the space industry is...2022-11-0131 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastEffective capability assurance & risk management for Defence, with Senator David FawcettIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Senator David Fawcett about his recent opinion piece on how Defence capability acquisition can be improved by ensuring that risk assessments are timely, accurate and transparent.We explore in detail the history of reports that detail Defence’s inconsistent record when it come to assessing risks in major project acquisition. Senator Fawcett gives us an insight into a solution for this issue: a statutory, independent Defence Capability Assurance Agency (DCAA) comprised of both Defence and industry staff which brings focus and consistency to risk assessment activities. During th...2022-10-0428 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastFostering the next generation of Defence Industry stars with Thales Australia, the University of Newcastle and the RobotX Challenge 2022In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Aaron Di Noia, electronics engineer, and Gavin Henry, business development manager, who are both from Thales Australia, along with Associate Professor Adrian Wills at the University of Newcastle. The discussion covers the importance of collaborating with Australian universities and supporting their students in order to expand the skillset of the next generation and advance the Defence industry. We get an insight into how Thales is currently undertaking these initiatives through the Robot X competition and their autonomous systems projects. The discussion also explores the benefits of collaboration between industry service...2022-09-2825 minThe Print FilesTrends & Tech from PacPrint, Part 2: featuring HP Indigo, Trimatt Systems, EFI, and VelflexThis episode is the second in a series that focuses on the new technology and trends that were on show at PacPrint, incorporating extracts from some of the 34 interviews that Print21 livestreamed from the exhibition floor.We start the episode with Print21 editor Wayne Robinson talking to Arnon Goldman, general manager for Asia Pacific at HP Indigo, about their 100K, 15K, 7K and 6K digital presses. The next segment is Grant McHerron's chat with Matt Johnson, CEO of Trimatt Systems, about the launch of their Trimatt 1170 digital colour printer which is targeted at printing on sustainable products.2022-09-1929 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastExpectations for the budget and Defence Strategic Review, with ASPI's Marcus HellyerIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Marcus Hellyer, Senior Analyst with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), about his views on the pending Defence Strategic Review and possible impacts from the October budget.We discuss how the Labor Party may approach the review, the influence the parliamentary system has on the management of the ADF, and the impacts it has on the funding, timelines and viability of major Defence programs. Finally, we explore the challenges of defining the purpose of the ADF and establishing what types of capabilities could be prioritised.2022-09-1337 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastImproving the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet readiness through Plan Galileo, with Max Kufner at Thales AustraliaIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Max Kufner, Vice President Above Water Systems at Thales Australia. Max discusses Thales Australia's role in Defence's Future Maritime Sustainment Model (FMSM), part of Plan Galileo for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) which is aiming to further develop Australia’s sovereign capabilities. The discussion also gives us an insight into how the RAN assess the readiness of their fleet in addition to changes in their technology and manufacturing platforms surrounding the roll out of their new vessels. Finally, Max gives a glimpse into how the challenges in the marketplace and th...2022-08-3027 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastDeveloping Australia’s autonomous systems and improving our sovereign capability, with Amanda Holt, CEO of SYPAQIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Amanda Holt, CEO of SYPAQ about autonomous systems. SYPAQ is a veteran-owned business which has transformed from a professional services provider into a proven end-to-end systems integrator focused on autonomous systems.We start off by learning about the journey of SYPAQ in the Defence industry over the last 5 years, as well as their current presence in Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Fishermans Bend and Rockingham. We then gain an insight into some of their projects such as their cardboard based logistics delivery drone (PPDS) and their recent man-portable small unmanned aerial system...2022-08-2333 minThe Print FilesTrends & Tech from PacPrint, Part 1: featuring Kodak, Xeikon, Kyocera, and XMPieThis episode is the first in a series that will focus on the new technology and trends that were on show at PacPrint, incorporating extracts from some of the 34 interviews that Print21 livestreamed from the exhibition floor.We start the episode with Print21 editor Wayne Robinson talking to Robert Mollee, sales director at Kodak Australia, about the company’s new Sonora Xtra process free plates, and its Ascend digital packaging press. The next segment is Wayne's discussion with Trevor Crowley, GM Sales at Xeikon, about the new inkjet printer Xeikon had at the event.Next up...2022-08-2123 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastDeveloping the battlefield internet of things through automation and innovation, with Tim Pickford of Hanwha Defense AustraliaIn this episode, Grant McHerron & Ewen Levick talk with Tim Pickford, Director of Strategy & Business Development at Hanwha Defense Australia.We start off by learning about the history of HDA and their approach to servicing the Defence industry and international opportunities, most recently with armoured, tracked vehicles. The discussion then explores how HDA is working to automate their suite of vehicles, training autonomous systems, and learning to work with these systems cohesively.Tim then gives us an insight into Hanwha’s extensive portfolio of other services, including food, finance, construction and robotics. We...2022-08-1134 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastMotorola Solutions: Empowering Australian Defence with innovative, mission critical information solutionsIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Alan Seymour, Director of Defence, and Greg Bouwmeester, Director of Software Solutions, at Motorola Solutions ANZ.We reflect on Motorola Solutions’ strong history of innovation and firsts, the company’s ongoing evolution into video and software and the relevance and applicability of its solutions for Australia’s Defence sector. With new solutions to overcome interoperability challenges, enhanced sovereign capability and growing investments in local recruitment, Motorola Solutions is poised for a strong future serving the Defence sector.------------------The ADM Podcast is produced by Sou...2022-07-2633 minAustralian Defence Magazine PodcastSecuring, supporting and training SMEs to work in the Defence sector with Alan Rankins & Bret Barton of Goal GroupIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Alan Rankins & Bret Barton of Goal Group who return to the ADM podcast to provide an update on their Defence Ready seminar series along with the cybersecurity and professional services they supply to the Defence Industry.We start off with an overview of what Goal Group is and how they collaborate with Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to collate their skills and experiences in order to support the Defence Industry. We also discuss Goal Group's operations and trends in the industry surrounding changes in export control, assisting...2022-07-0537 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastImproving Indigenous representation and workforce retention in the Defence Industry with Hayden Surrao of JLB-YaranIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Hayden Surrao of JLB-Yaran, an Indigenous and Veteran-owned professional service provider to the Defence industry.We start off by learning about the history and formation of the JLB-Yaran company, which is an Indigenous and Veteran-owned professional service provider that has undertaken a number of community initiatives and contracts supporting the Defence Industry. The discussion explores the company's primary services including professional services, their Indigenous Development and Employment Program (IDEP) and their Veteran Transition Program.We also get to discuss JLB-Yaran’s focus on...2022-06-2830 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastThe Australian Missile Corporations bid for Australia's Sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise, with Robert Nioa, Global CEO of NIOAIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Robert Nioa, Global CEO of NIOA, about the Australian Missile Corporation and its bid to become the Australian government’s strategic partner for the Sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise.The discussion starts with Robert explaining the role the Australian Missile Corporation (AMC) hopes to play in the sovereign missile enterprise, the benefits it will give the Commonwealth, the challenges that will be faced and the part organisations will play in delivery of the Enterprise. We then move on to NIOA's strengths, their innovative approach and un...2022-02-2429 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastFormer Australian Chief of Navy, Tim Barrett, on the importance of the Indo Pacific 2022 International Maritime Exposition.In this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with former Australian Chief of Navy, retired Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, about his new role as convenor of the Indo Pacific 2022 International Maritime Exposition, which will be held in Sydney from the 10th to the 12th of May this year.Tim covers the history and purpose of the exposition along with an overview of the conferences that run in conjunction. Of great importance to civil maritime organisations in addition to Defence, the event features domestic and international exhibitors and attendees from industry of all sizes, government and academia.2022-02-2219 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastIdentifying the challenges & opportunities to defence industry in 2022, with Jim McDowell and Bec Humble of Nova GroupIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Nova Group's Jim McDowell, Group Chief Executive Officer and Bec Humble, Group Chief Strategy and Corporate Affairs, about how they see 2022 developing for defence industry and Nova Group.We start the episode with a discussion on the geopolitical changes in our regional environment with tensions between the USA and China, a worsening threat environment and increased defence spend by most countries in the region. Jim and Bec provide their thoughts on the major issues to watch during 2022 including China's claim on Taiwan, the USA's reduced ability to...2021-11-2327 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastReviewing over 100 Years of Australian Military Air Power, with Stewart WilsonIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Stewart Wilson, aviation historian and author, about the history of military air power in Australia. The content of this episode supplements Stewart's article on the RAAF's history in the November issue of Australian Defence Magazine.We start the episode with a review of Stewart's publishing history, including his "In Australian Service" series of books along with editing and publishing the Aero Australia magazine, before then moving on to discuss the birthplace of military aviation in Australia: Point Cook in Victoria. The discussion briefly covers the history of Point Cook, its...2021-11-0741 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastDriving Australian Industry Capability for Hanwha's Huntsman & Redback projects and beyond, with Millie KeatingIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Millie Keating, Industrial Development Unit Manager at Hanwha Defense Australia, about the Australian Industry Capability associated with the Huntsman and Redback projects.We start the episode with a quick review of Millie's career to date and her work at Hanwha, which moves into an overview of Hanwha's approach to AIC, their strategy for engaging with suppliers and supplying to Korea and other countries, not just Australia. Millie then provides information about some of the companies in Australia already engaged with Hanwha and their involvement within the supply...2021-10-1921 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastTalking trends with Grant Davidson, Davidson InsightsFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Grant Davidson, managing director of Davidson Branding, about the changes in consumer behaviour and the increase in startups in the FMCG sector.The episode opens with Grant commenting on the roller coaster of fundamental shifts in shopper behaviour over the last 18 to 24 months, with COVID speeding up some changes but also the Millennials becoming the most influential consumers and Gen-Z coming of age. He notes that these two groups love discovering new brands and are more likely to shop locally, be health conscious and support ethical, sustainable products, so...2021-10-0531 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastL3Harris Australia: seamless networks, autonomy and the Peregrine, with Alan ClementsIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Alan Clements, managing director of L3Harris' Australian operations about integrated communications, autonomous vehicles and the new Peregrine platform.We start the episode talking about the importance of integrated communications networks that support a multi-level Defence environment, L3Harris' work in that area and the opportunities being made available through their Brisbane support facility. This leads to a review of the top three challenges to achieving a networked force and the need to have collaboration designed in from the beginning.The conversation...2021-09-2828 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastPFG Group making waves in Tasmania with HDPE and their Sentinel tactical watercraftIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Robert Inches, CEO of PFG Group, and Rear Admiral (ret) Steven Gilmore, Defence Advocate within the Tasmanian state government, about PFG's work with High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), their watercraft and their recent contract with the Royal New Zealand Navy.We start the episode with a review of PFG's history, their products and the Sentinel tactical watercraft. We also look at Tasmania's challenging sea conditions and the importance of the ocean to many of the state's industries.The discussion then moves to the...2021-09-1426 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastThe Goal Group on Defence Readiness and expanding into International marketsIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick talk with Alan Rankins and Bret Barton from Goal Group, Australia's largest collaboration of SME organisations.The discussion starts with Alan & Bret talking about their Defence and industry careers and how their experiences lead to the formation of Goal Group, a veteran owned company with the view of "many minds, one goal." This leads to a review of Goal Group's Defence Ready seminars which address the need for SMEs to learn how to deal with the Australian Defence Force through practical training, not just theory.2021-08-1739 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastNanosized metasurfaces can revolutionise night visionIn this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Andrei Komar, a research fellow at the Australian National University's Research School of Physics, about a revolutionary new technology that could dramatically improve low light vision systems.The discussion opens with a review of Andrei's career to date and his current role at ANU. We also review the difference between image intensifiers and near infrared as compared to thermal imaging systems that work in far infrared and require cryogenic cooling to operate.From this we progress to a discussion of metasurfaces and the production of...2021-07-2039 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastDiscussing the growth of private equity in the Defence industry with Mark Stevens from AricanIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick, Associate Editor for ADM, talk with Mark Stevens from Arican on the growing involvement of private equity in Defence industry.We start with Mark summarising his career from uniform into Defence industry and on to establishing Arican. This leads into a discussion on the increased activity in the Defence industry, the opportunities and challenges of dealing with Defence and how private equity can assist Defence industry. Mark also identifies the importance of helping the large pool of private equity funds learn about Defence industry and identifying opportunities where the...2021-06-0832 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastDerek Osborn discusses the many aspects of Ventia within DefenceIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Katherine Ziesing, Managing Editor of ADM, talk with Derek Osborn, Group Executive Defence and Social Infrastructure for Ventia.We start by discussing Ventia's use of big data in logistics and maintenance operations while meeting Defence security's requirements. This leads into bringing lessons learned from non-Defence clients on to Defence projects, such as their approach to asset management.We then review Ventia's engagement with Joint Logistics Command including vehicle maintenance as well as operating Defence's clothing stores. The conversation moves on to Ventia's involvement with projects from...2021-04-0532 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastFight Food Waste CEO Dr Steve Lapidge and Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre project leader and RMIT academic Dr Simon Lockrey explain the world of food waste, what Fight Food Waste and the CRC are doing, and how businesses can get onboardFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by Dr Steve Lapidge, the inaugural CEO of Fight Food Waste Ltd, which incorporates the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre and Stop Food Waste Australia. She's also joined by Dr Simon Lockrey, a leading sustainability and design innovation researcher who has been based at RMIT since 2009 and is now a key leader in the Fight Food Waste CRC, serving as the interim Reduce Program leader.Steve and Simon discuss their backgrounds and how their careers to date have resulted in their current roles with the...2021-03-0948 min
Up and AwaySteve Visscher & Grant McHerron: Plane Crazy Down UnderWelcome to Episode 14 of Up and Away, the Australian aviation podcast!This week on the show we are joined by TWO guests! You might already know both of them due to their legendary status producing another Australian aviation Podcast... it's Steve Visscher and Grant McHerron from Plane Crazy Down Under!Steve and Grant started PCDU in 2009 and aired their last show in 2017. During that time they produced a tonne of amazing content, and the show is a big inspiration for the show you see before you right now!We have a chat about their favourite...2020-12-061h 34
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastTalking about Bell Helicopters' ongoing commitment to Australia's Defence sector with Dan McQuestinIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Katherine Ziesing, Managing Editor of ADM, talk with Dan McQuestin, Business Development Director for Bell responsible for Australia, NZ & PNG.Our discussion includes a history of Bell's products in Australia and, specifically, with Army Aviation who have operated Bell products for all but the last two years since its inception 50 years ago. Dan also reviews the Bell 429 which is being proposed by both Babcock and Hawker Pacific as a solution to Army Aviaton Special Forces' rotary wing program (Land 2097).Dan also talks about the AH-1Z...2020-12-0124 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastNeuromorphic sensors, Plan Jericho and the linkage between Western Sydney University and the RAAFIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Katherine Ziesing, Managing Editor of ADM, talk with Associate Professor Greg Cohen, Program Lead for the International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems at Western Sydney University and GPCAPT Lyle Holt, Director - Plan Jericho for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).We start the episode by discussing neuromorphic imaging and its applications in the field of astronomy, the concept demonstrator that's been developed within a shipping container and the project's involvement with Plan Jericho, including how Greg's team made the connection with the RAAF. Greg walks us through how the initial meeting...2020-11-1725 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastMAJGEN (ret) Liz Cosson discusses her career in Army and current role as Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Affairs.In this episode, Grant McHerron and Katherine Ziesing, Managing Editor of ADM, talk with MAJGEN (ret) Liz Cosson, the Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Affairs and 2019 inductee to the ADM Women in Defence Awards Hall of Fame. We discuss Liz's career in Army, her work at DVA and her advice for the next group of leaders.In 1979, Liz along with 32 other women attended the Women's Royal Army Corps School, undergoing the same training routine as male recruits. By the end of the year, 21 graduated as Army officers. We discuss Liz's career in Army, the hurdles she...2020-10-1928 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastShireane McKinnie, the inaugural ADM Women In Defence Hall of Fame inducteeIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Katherine Ziesing, Managing Editor of ADM, talk with Shireane McKinnie, the inaugural ADM Women in Defence Awards Hall of Fame inductee. Shireane discusses her career in engineering and Defence, from her studies at university and first engineering roles through to her experiences with the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO).Originally intended to be a short term opportunity, Shireane soon discovered that she enjoyed working with Defence and remained with DMO for over 15 years. During this time she proceeded into senior management roles, including Head of Electronic and Weapon Systems Division, Head of...2020-09-1427 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastCybersecurity discussion with Jack Koons & Ashwin Pal from UnisysIn this Episode, Grant McHerron and Katherine Ziesing, Managing Editor of ADM, are joined by Jack Koons & Ashwin Pal from Unisys to discuss cybersecurity. You can find biographical information for Jack and Ashwin at the links below:Jack: https://www.unisys.com/offerings/security-solutions/thought%20leader/jack-koons-id-4686Ash: https://www.unisys.com/offerings/security-solutions/thought%20leader/ashwin-pal-id-4019The discussion covers a number of cybersecurity topics, including the lessons learned from standing up the US Cyber Command and how they can be applied to Australian Defence and Industry...2020-08-1740 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastGeoff Plummer from Davcor discusses the EVVA 4KS security key systemIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Katherine Ziesing, Managing Editor of ADM, discuss the EVVA 4KS maximum security key system and the role of physical locks as part of a layered security system with Geoff Plummer from Davcor Group Pty Ltd.Geoff explains how the design of the patented 4KS keys ensures that their locks are less prone to environmental issues when compared to standard keys, making them ideal for typical Defence environments with dirt, dust, salt and other debris. He also notes that the keys themselves are of high strength and their design reduces opportunities for...2020-08-1027 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastSenator David Fawcett and John Blackburn discuss Australia's supply chain vulnerabilityIn this episode, Grant McHerron and Katherine Ziesing, Managing Editor of ADM, meet with Senator David Fawcett, Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence & Trade and John Blackburn, Chair of the Institute of Integrated Economic Research-Australia (IIER). They discuss areas of Australia's supply chains that have critical vulnerabilities to disruption, as the current COVID pandemic is exposing globally.A key element raised during the discussion is the need for whole of system assessments with an open and broad assessment of the associated risks and vulnerabilities. Examples are provided in the fuel and medical...2020-07-2031 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastBrent Clark from the Australian Industry & Defence NetworkIn this episode, Grant McHerron meets with Katherine Ziesing, Managing Editor of ADM, and Brent Clark, the CEO of the Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN). They discuss AIDN's history of state-level branches and its recently established AIDN National which provides a single voice for lobbying government on behalf of Defence SMEs.Brent explains the benefit of AIDN, the services it provides and the assistance available for members, including education for SMEs regarding the obligations they have when dealing with Defence and Primes, guidance to Primes regarding working with SMEs and advocacy with government and Primes.2020-07-1325 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastASPI discusses COVID-19's impact on Australia's Defence funding & the changing strategic environmentIn this episode, Grant McHerron meets with Katherine Ziesing, Managing Editor of ADM, and Dr Marcus Hellyer & Dr Malcolm Davies from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) for a lively discussion on topics relating to government funding of Defence, the changing strategic environment and the impacts on both due to COVID-19. Commencing with Defence funding, Dr Hellyer reviews the government's apparent commitment to 2% of GDP for funding, along with the 2016 Defence White Paper's minimum spend levels. We also discuss historical examples of Defence funding since WW2, impacts on funding from previous recessions and the impact of sustainment...2020-07-0639 min
Australian Defence Magazine PodcastWelcome to Australian Defence Magazine and the ADM CongressWelcome to the inaugural episode of the Australian Defence Magazine podcast where Grant McHerron talks to Katherine Ziesing, the Managing Editor of ADM. We discuss ADM's history, it's coverage and audience, along with Kath's involvement with the magazine. We also cover the various events ADM organises and our goals for this podcast. For many of us, one of the primary events in our calendar is the ADM Congress, held in February each year with the 17th event being held in 2020. Kath tells us how it started and has evolved to its current status. We also hear from...2020-06-1226 min
Airwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 008: Garmin, Lycoming and Cubcrafters at Oshkosh 2019With Oshkosh 2020 cancelled, we're remembering the good times at Oshkosh 2019 where Grant got to catch up with plenty of people, including a number of companies that had some amazing new equipment being launched at the show. This episode includes:Jessica Koss from Garmin talks about their new GNC 355 & GNC 355a touchscreen GPS & comm units along with recent developments that integrate their Garmin Pilot EFB app with many of their in-cockpit products.Aaron Spots and Judson Rupert from Lycoming brief us on the IO-390 4 cylinder 210-215 HP engine and their new Electronic Ingnition System which will help make magnetos...2020-05-1425 min
Airwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 008: Garmin, Lycoming and Cubcrafters at Oshkosh 2019With Oshkosh 2020 cancelled, we're remembering the good times at Oshkosh 2019 where Grant got to catch up with plenty of people, including a number of companies that had some amazing new equipment being launched at the show. This episode includes:Jessica Koss from Garmin talks about their new GNC 355 & GNC 355a touchscreen GPS & comm units along with recent developments that integrate their Garmin Pilot EFB app with many of their in-cockpit products.Aaron Spots and Judson Rupert from Lycoming brief us on the IO-390 4 cylinder 210-215 HP engine and their new Electronic Ingnition System which will help...2020-05-1425 minAirwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 007: Textron Developing new CessnasThis episode is our first featuring content from Grant's trip to Oshkosh 2019, including a discussion with staff from Textron regarding their latest developments. The guests are:Martin Tuck, Textron's Technical Marketing Advisor, who talks about Cessna's new aircraft currently in development. These are the Denali (pressurised single-engine turboprop) and Skycourier (twin turboprop utility) aircraft.Brian Rohloff, Textron's VIce President of Sales, who talks about the range of Textron's aviation brands.You can find more information about this and other topics in the Aviation Trader website's Premium Content section. It doesn't cost you anything, you just...2020-03-0632 minAirwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 007: Textron Developing new CessnasThis episode is our first featuring content from Grant's trip to Oshkosh 2019, including a discussion with staff from Textron regarding their latest developments. The guests are:Martin Tuck, Textron's Technical Marketing Advisor, who talks about Cessna's new aircraft currently in development. These are the Denali (pressurised single-engine turboprop) and Skycourier (twin turboprop utility) aircraft.Brian Rohloff, Textron's VIce President of Sales, who talks about the range of Textron's aviation brands.--Presented by Steve Visscher & Grant McHerronProduction by Southern Skies Online MediaAviation Trader - 20202020-03-0632 minAirwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 006: AvPlan EFB with Bevan AndersonIn this edition, we speak to the owner & creator of AvPlan EFB, Bevan Anderson, discussing how he started learning to fly, how the AvPlan EFB was created and the product's various developments over the past few years.We also get advance information about the new features being included in the latest release, with the Android version leading the way. Find more information about AvPlan EFB at: http://avplan-efb.com--Presented by Steve Visscher & Grant McHerronProducer - Steve Visscher2019 - Aviation Trader2019-12-2728 minAirwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 006: AvPlan EFB with Bevan AndersonIn this edition, we speak to the owner & creator of AvPlan EFB, Bevan Anderson, discussing how he started learning to fly, how the AvPlan EFB was created and the product's various developments over the past few years.We also get advance information about the new features being included in the latest release, with the Android version leading the way. Find more information about AvPlan EFB at: http://avplan-efb.comYou can find more information about this and other topics in the Aviation Trader website's Premium Content section. It doesn't cost you anything, you just have to...2019-12-2728 minAirwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 005: The Steve Padgett Story - Part 3In this final edition of a three part series, we continue our chat with aviation entrepreneur, Steve Padgett OAM, covering his venture into establishing an airline, purchasing aircraft, and the evolution of his businesses in the current day. Steve also talks about his involvement in the Aviation Hall of Fame and his recent Order of Australia award.--Presented by Steve Visscher & Grant McHerronProducer - Steve Visscher2019 - Aviation Trader2019-09-1933 minAirwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 005: The Steve Padgett Story - Part 3In this final edition of a three part series, we continue our chat with aviation entrepreneur, Steve Padgett OAM, covering his venture into establishing an airline, purchasing aircraft, and the evolution of his businesses in the current day. Steve also talks about his involvement in the Aviation Hall of Fame and his recent Order of Australia award.Airwaves is the official podcast of Aviation Trader - Your total aviation marketplaceFind us online at http://aviationtrader.com.au--Presented by Steve Visscher & Grant McHerronProducer - Steve Visscher2019 - Aviation Trader2019-09-1933 minAirwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 004: The Steve Padgett Story - Part 2In this second of a three part series, we continue our chat with aviation entrepreneur, Steve Padgett OAM, covering his venture into establishing an airline, running businesses in the US, and dealing with various regulators along the way.--Presented by Steve Visscher & Grant McHerronProducer - Steve Visscher2019 - Aviation Trader2019-09-1222 minAirwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 004: The Steve Padgett Story - Part 2In this second of a three part series, we continue our chat with aviation entrepreneur, Steve Padgett OAM, covering his venture into establishing an airline, running businesses in the US, and dealing with various regulators along the way.--Airwaves is the official podcast of Aviation Trader - Your total aviation marketplaceFind us online at http://aviationtrader.com.au--Presented by Steve Visscher & Grant McHerronProducer - Steve Visscher2019 - Aviation Trader2019-09-1222 minAirwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 003: The Steve Padgett Story - Part 1In this edition, the first of a three part series, we speak with iconic Australian aviation entrepreneur, Steve Padgett OAM, about his early days in the industry, and how that lead to the establishment of a number of companies, including Aeromil.For more information about Steve Padgett OAM, including photos, please visit: https://www.airforcecadets.gov.au/steve-padget-oam--Presented by Steve Visscher & Grant McHerronProducer - Steve Visscher2019 - Aviation Trader2019-08-1128 minAirwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 003: The Steve Padgett Story - Part 1In this edition, the first of a three part series, we speak with iconic Australian aviation entrepreneur, Steve Padgett OAM, about his early days in the industry, and how that lead to the establishment of a number of companies, including Aeromil.For more information about Steve Padgett OAM, including photos, please visit our recent blog post on Steve's background: https://www.aviationtrader.com.au/just-rewards/--Airwaves is the official podcast of Aviation Trader - Your total aviation marketplaceFind us online at http://aviationtrader.com.au--Presented by Steve Visscher & Grant...2019-08-1128 minAirwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 002: Red Bull Air Race News with Matt HallIn this edition, we speak with Australia's Red Bull Air Racer Matt Hall, in the wake of the recent announcement on the future of the series.Keep up with all Matt's news at http://matthallracing.com--Presented by Steve Visscher & Grant McHerronProducer - Steve Visscher2019 - Aviation Trader2019-07-1218 minAirwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 002: Red Bull Air Race News with Matt HallIn this edition, we speak with Australia's Red Bull Air Racer Matt Hall, in the wake of the recent announcement on the future of the series.Keep up with all Matt's news at http://matthallracing.comAirwaves is the official podcast of Aviation Trader - Your total aviation marketplaceFind us online at http://aviationtrader.com.au--Presented by Steve Visscher & Grant McHerronProducer - Steve Visscher2019 - Aviation Trader2019-07-1218 minAirwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 001: Welcome to Airwaves with Tony ShawIn this edition, we introduce the new show and speak with Aviation Trader's Business Manager, Tony Shaw.--Presented by Steve Visscher & Grant McHerronProducer - Steve Visscher2019 - Aviation Trader2019-07-1122 minAirwaves by Aviation TraderEpisode 001: Welcome to Airwaves with Tony ShawIn this edition, we introduce the new show and speak with Aviation Trader's Business Manager, Tony Shaw.Airwaves is the official podcast of Aviation Trader - Your total aviation marketplaceFind us online at http://aviationtrader.com.au--Presented by Steve Visscher & Grant McHerronProducer - Steve Visscher2019 - Aviation Trader2019-07-1122 min