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We are producing these podcasts as a way of shedding a bit more light on Defence decisions - particularly acquisitions - because the system has become secretive and taxpayers have a right to know what’s going on. But it’s even worse than that with Defence sometimes putting out information that is misleading and in some cases plain wrong. We discuss the Defence Strategic Review and debunk the claims that it is some sort of radical and positive move. No it is not. We also have a few words about the outrageous decision to purchase the SURTASS towed array sonar via FMS and preview the ANAO report into the Hunter class frigate program.
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 76
Before we resume discussing the US media tour, we see that Collins class submarine sustainment has been put on the government’s Projects of Concern list. ASC, the company responsible, is legally owned by the Minister for Finance, so it’s one Minister putting another on notice. When you add the review into the Australian Submarine Agency to the mix it seems there are problems with the entire submarine enterprise - but a mere two months ago the Chief of Navy criticised the media for being too negative. Next, vertical launch missile systems and the Lockheed Martin Mk 70 that holds Harpoon and SM-6 could easily go on the Arafura OPVs - an idea so good it will be totally ignored by the RAN. Fi...
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 75
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This podcast is coming from the USA but let’s start with the review of the Australian Submarine Agency, which came to light last week. This will be conducted by Dennis Richardson, one of the most pro-US people in the national security domain - so don’t be expecting any changes to the objectives of AUKUS Pillar One, just some fine tuning of methods. Next is an update of the F-35 program and the ...
Defence Industry Chat Room - Episode 1 Navantia Australia's Technical Partner Network
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In this initial Defence industry chat, we discuss Navantia Australia’s Technical Partner Network. As Jamie Gibbs explains, Navantia Australia is creating a network of local suppliers that will improve sovereign capability across the naval support domain. That’s a view shared by two of their partners, Rubicon Associates and Marenav, with both companies enthusiastic about the concept. As John Rob...
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 74
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In this episode we cover the two big Defence stories that broke last week: the emergency funding request in the US to prop up Virginia class submarine construction and secondly the Japanese government granting approval for the potential sale to Australia of Mogami class frigates. With the frigates, the Australian government, Defence and the RAN are now in serious danger of creating a false expe...
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 73
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The SEA 3000 General Purpose Frigate shortlist has been confirmed and unsurprisingly the leaked information is correct - it’s Germany and Japan. But obviously it couldn’t be that simple, so two designs from Thyssenkrupp will be evaluated and one from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. However, the MHI ship the Mogami FFM has not yet been built, with the first to be delivered in 2027. This would seem ...
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 72
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First some unfinished business from the Submarine Institute of Australia conference. The Chief of Navy asks why aren’t there more positive stories about Collins submarines? The reason is quite simple: because you won’t tell us anything. This goes for the other services as well - you cannot complain about lack of coverage if you deliberately suppress the release of information. That’s something ...
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 71
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Our previous analysis of the US Presidential election was wrong - and by a wide margin. Obviously there’s a huge level of anger, resentment and frustration in the American system. Donald Trump has won a bigger victory than in 2016 - and the consequences for Australia are unknown. Any Australian politician assuming it’s business as usual runs the risk of making a major mistake. What do we do if ...
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 70
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We start with Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy at the NPC last week and lots of stuff about extra missiles for the ADF. That’s all well and good - but these things are either fully imported or, at best, manufactured under license here with a few local components. There are no longer any sovereign Australian IP in weapons - we seem to have collectively given up on the idea of designing any o...
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 69
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In this episode we have some truly stunning - and worrying - information that the rate of US nuclear powered submarine construction is slowing down, not speeding up. The information is on the public record and comes from the CEO of Electric Boat, Phebe Novakovic in a briefing for shareholders. The problem is with the supply chain - companies manufacturing critical components cannot keep up with...
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 68
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Last week saw a bit of extra good news for Ukraine with the announcement that Australia will donate 49 M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks that are being retired from service. An extra 10 Abrams will be available for spare parts, or they could be returned to a usable condition. No matter how you look at this, it’s a significant contribution because while the tanks are a bit long in the tooth they are...
Asia Pacific Defense Reporter - Episode 67
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We start with a Canberra bubble story - but one with national implications - the strange tale of the former Chief of Staff to Defence Minister Richard Marles. The CoS of a Minister plays a vital role in the daily running of the office and has additional important duties such as liaising with the Department, other Ministers and various stakeholders. Without a competent CoS in place an office rap...
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 66
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There are 5 ship designers in the running for the SEA 3000 General Purpose Frigate contract - and 2 of them are from South Korea. In this episode we discuss Hanwha Ocean, based on a visit to their extremely impressive facility at Okpo near Busan on the south coast of the country. However, we could not discuss their Australian bid because the government has banned companies from speaking with th...
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 65
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Why does the Australian government show so little enthusiasm for increasing the amount of aid going to Ukraine? Doing so is overwhelmingly popular with about 80% of Australians in favour. However, it looks like the government and our officials are doing just enough to tick a few boxes. At a minimum a single person with a lot of authority needs to be put in charge of the aid program - and they n...
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 64
Просмотров 133 месяца назад
We return to some favourite themes: nuclear powered submarines; Taipan helicopters; and aid for Ukraine. But before that a few words about the Middle East and what looks to be a further deterioration in an already bad situation. Everyone shares blame, but it’s worth noting that major demographic changes mean that Israel is different from the country in the 1970s that many of us found inspiratio...
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 63
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This is the Land Forces exhibition special feature with some random highlights from the show last week. These included an uncrewed 8-wheeled armoured ground vehicle enabled by AI and designed by BAE Systems to operate with conventional forces. Also SPEE3D, an Australian company using additive manufacturing to undertake in-field repairs. Despite international success - including sending units to...
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 62
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 61
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 60
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 59
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter Episode 58
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter Episode 58
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 57
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 56
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 55
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 54
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 53
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 52
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 51
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 50
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 49
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 49
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 48
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter - Episode 48
Wouldn’t you have a problem with the meta centre of the Arafura if you waked a whole heap of missiles on the back. The problem could be excavated if you fired all from one side surely. If someone who knows any thing about navel engineering wants to correct me I would love to be educated. I’m just a retired motor mechanic so don’t know shit. Interesting to hear about the Collin’s class haven’t heard that from anyone else.
How are the best interests of the Ukraine and Australia met by paying $100M in charitable intent?
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