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Essential business and market intelligence for Australia's defence industry
Joined June 2011
The Australian Government has passed legislation to strengthen Australia’s counter‑terrorism framework and better respond to threats posed by state-sponsored terrorism. https://t.co/lEZfZ76L8h
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#PODCAST: Host Robert Dougherty sits down with Matthew Wilson of PentenAmio to discuss the rapidly evolving world of secure communications. Tune in: https://t.co/phQKv7Nu32
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Thales Australia, Austal Australia and C2 Robotics have announced a crucial partnership to develop a powerful Australian-made network capable of detecting, classifying and transmitting actionable intelligence at Australia’s northern underwater approaches. https://t.co/GSpxxiY1oR
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#PODCAST: Host Steve Kuper is joined by Zac Smith of Leidos Australia and Dr Malcolm Davis of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute to unpack the role of AUKUS Pillar 2 and the future of the Australian Defence Force. Tune in: https://t.co/XjpBgZmN0u
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Speaking exclusively with Defence Connect, former PM Turnbull confirmed his support for a rise in the country’s current defence spend per gross domestic product if Australia wants a capable military and Virginia Class submarine/SSN AUKUS submarine fleet. https://t.co/h5uO7WnMzW
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H&B Defence managing director Tim Brown and Victorian Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Colin Brooks have signed a memorandum of understanding at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. https://t.co/vypf1e56r9
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For the latest news, strategy and defence industry innovation at the Indo Pacific 2025 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney this week, check out Defence Connect at https://t.co/CP1aSS88Zd
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#PODCAST: Host Bethany Alvaro speaks with Isaac Ohlin about the establishment of the Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission – launched on 29 September 2025 in response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (2021). Tune in: https://t.co/1dfhZSYuHz
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#PODCAST: Tash Taylor sits down with Marisa Branscombe of Atturra to talk about leadership, resilience and the human side of managing teams in high-pressure environments. Tune in: https://t.co/YcPSr1zuEq
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“Be assertive. Speak their language. Own your space.” 💬 Tash chats with Marisa Branscombe about confidence in male-dominated industries, mental health and motherhood in leadership. 🎧 https://t.co/HB2ISSaAnR
#TheProgressReport #WomenInLeadership #CareerGrowth #InspiringWomen
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#PODCAST: Host Steve Kuper is joined by Mark Gainsford and Matt Dodds of @SystematicGroup to discuss the digital transformation shaping the Australian Defence Force. Tune in: https://t.co/z8v6iWv9Xy
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#PODCAST: Host Liam Garman is joined by Josh Woodward and Wayne Harrison of @LockheedMartin to discuss the transformational impact of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System for the Australian Defence Force. Tune in: https://t.co/BkRcdoSWFx
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#PODCAST: Robert Dougherty is joined by Heston Russell – a public speaker, author and former Australian Special Forces officer – to discuss the 2025 Veteran Games and the recent grand finals held on the Gold Coast (11 and 12 October). Tune in: https://t.co/09deMzRICG
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#PODCAST: Hosts Phil Tarrant, Liam Garman, and Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson unpack how shifting defence alliances and Middle Eastern instability are reshaping national security. Tune in: https://t.co/PW2xVORhnF
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#PODCAST: Host Steve Kuper is joined by Tony Rogers, Brian Weinstein and Scott Keane of Stantec to discuss the role and importance of naval infrastructure to modern navies. Tune in: https://t.co/tlsYNGKZhD
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#PODCAST: Host Steve Kuper is joined by Mike Pezzullo and Ross Babbage to discuss Australia’s role and challenges in the deteriorating global order. Tune in: https://t.co/uqnAVwnYOP
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#PODCAST: Tash Taylor speaks with war widows Jenny Ware, Lynne Boyd, and Wendy McKean, who have transformed their grief into friendship and resilience. Tune in: https://t.co/19yLkcEW8A
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In this episode of The Progress Report, Tash speaks with three incredible war widows whose stories of love, loss, and resilience will move you deeply. 🎧 https://t.co/HB2ISSaAnR
#TheProgressReport #Podcast #Resilience #LoveAndLoss #WarWidows #Strength
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Hundreds of current and former Defence Force personnel battled it out in the most competitive Veteran Games to date, held over 11 and 12 October at Numinbah Valley in Queensland. https://t.co/7NjMsDnsHl
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A race is brewing behind closed doors as the Australian Defence Force searches for its next service rifle before the tried-and-true Enhanced F-88 Austeyr rifle approaches its planned withdrawal mid next decade. https://t.co/0PIG4GI2c1
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