The ADF's adoption of Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations amidst lessons from Ukraine

Insights on the future of AI in Defence and tender responses

In this episode we're featuring audio recorded at the AutogenAI Executive Exchange luncheon event held recently in Canberra, which was live streamed to the ADM YouTube channel.  Sean Williams, the founder and global CEO of AutogenAI, takes centre stage, sharing his journey to founding AutogenAI and his career evolution from writing tender responses to tech enthusiast. He unveils the astonishing impact of AI and discusses the sociological revolution sparked by large language models, emphasising their transformative potential in reading and writing processes. We then transition to the event's panel session which touched on topics such as the security implications of large language models, technology evolution in defence innovation, and ensuring data security with advancing technology. The discussion highlights the role of humans in AI writing assistance and addresses regulatory challenges and risk assessment in AI implementation. We wrap up with a peak into the future of AI in defence, urging for a nuanced approach to regulation and deployment in this rapidly evolving field. Panel: Ewen Levick, Publisher at ADM Group Sean Williams, CEO of AutogenAI Abu Odigie, CEO & co-founder of Tender Trace Rob Sutton, Managing Director of Mirragin Consulting LINKS: AutogenAI: autogenai.com/en-aus [https://autogenai.com/en-aus/] ADM YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@AustraliandefenceAuMag [https://www.youtube.com/@AustraliandefenceAuMag] ------------------ The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au [https://www.australiandefence.com.au]). The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer. If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via defmag@yaffa.com.au [defmag@yaffa.com.au] to get involved. ADM Podcasts are a blend of public interest journalism and sponsored content with a focus on the Defence community. Conversations with leaders and thinkers from a range of backgrounds including academia, Defence, industry, and associations. ADM Podcasts aims to educate, explain and explore some of the bigger issues around Defence. For sponsored content opportunities, please contact ADM Associate Publisher Kylie Leonard and/or National Sales Manager Michael Flanagan. Hosted by Grant McHerron Producer: Steve Visscher Australian Defence Magazine - © 2024

Periscope Capital Partners to deploy $1 billion of private capital into Defence in the next decade

In 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 the selection of small to medium enterprises (SME’s) for their investments. The discussion moves onto how investors have been deterred from Defence due to the misinterpretation of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, and their lack of knowledge about the industry, as well as how the government has reacted to their private equity initiatives. We wrap up by breaking down how the investment model must be adjusted for Defence, with considerations on relationships with Government, fast tracking acquisitions, and building an investment ecosystem for the industry. LINKS: Periscope Capital Partners: www.periscopecapitalpartners.com.au/ [https://www.periscopecapitalpartners.com.au/] pitch@periscopecapitalpartners.com.au [pitch@periscopecapitalpartners.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 [https://www.australiandefence.com.au]). The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer. If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via defmag@yaffa.com.au [defmag@yaffa.com.au] to get involved. ADM Podcasts are a blend of public interest journalism and sponsored content with a focus on the Defence community. Conversations with leaders and thinkers from a range of backgrounds including academia, Defence, industry, and associations. ADM Podcasts aims to educate, explain and explore some of the bigger issues around Defence. For sponsored content opportunities, please contact ADM Associate Publisher Kylie Leonard and/or National Sales Manager Michael Flanagan. Hosted by Grant McHerron Producer: Steve Visscher Australian Defence Magazine - © 2024

No place for the 'small, smart, and many' in the Surface Fleet Review

In 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 the ‘large, strong, and few’, with examples drawn from the conflict from Ukraine. We also assess the challenges with American supplied missiles and the use of Large Optionally Crewed Surface Vessels (LOSVs, aka "missile trailers") to supplement those on the destroyers and frigates.  Throughout this discussion, we also explore the complacency of Defence during non-war periods, the importance of diversity in the weapons portfolio, and how weapons choices can restrict frigate design. We wrap up by assessing how buying ready made ships could result in successful and prompt delivery.  LINKS: Plans revealed for Australia's future surface fleet: www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/plans-revealed-for-australia-s-future-surface-fleet [https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/plans-revealed-for-australia-s-future-surface-fleet] Strategic Analysis Australia: strategicanalysis.org/ [https://strategicanalysis.org/] ------------------ The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au [https://www.australiandefence.com.au]). The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer. If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via defmag@yaffa.com.au [defmag@yaffa.com.au] to get involved. ADM Podcasts are a blend of public interest journalism and sponsored content with a focus on the Defence community. Conversations with leaders and thinkers from a range of backgrounds including academia, Defence, industry, and associations. ADM Podcasts aims to educate, explain and explore some of the bigger issues around Defence. For sponsored content opportunities, please contact ADM Associate Publisher Kylie Leonard and/or National Sales Manager Michael Flanagan. Hosted by Grant McHerron Producer: Steve Visscher Australian Defence Magazine - © 2024

The ADF's adoption of Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations amidst lessons from Ukraine

In 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 simulating EMSO for training in the field.  We further explore the increased use of low cost EMSO devices such as drones and jammers before discussing the areas that the ADF needs to focus on to ensure they can conduct EMSO with effectively trained staff and effective systems to maintain dominance on the battlefield. LINKS: Navigating the Electromagnetic Storm: alkath.group/navigating-the-electromagnetic-storm-article-by-phil-guy [https://alkath.group/navigating-the-electromagnetic-storm-article-by-phil-guy/] Understanding the Dark Arts: www.australiandefence.com.au/defence/c4i-ew/understanding-the-dark-arts [https://www.australiandefence.com.au/defence/c4i-ew/understanding-the-dark-arts] Alkath Group: alkath.group [https://alkath.group/]  Mellori Solutions: mellori.com.au [https://mellori.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 [https://www.australiandefence.com.au]). The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer. If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via defmag@yaffa.com.au [defmag@yaffa.com.au] to get involved. ADM Podcasts are a blend of public interest journalism and sponsored content with a focus on the Defence community. Conversations with leaders and thinkers from a range of backgrounds including academia, Defence, industry, and associations. ADM Podcasts aims to educate, explain and explore some of the bigger issues around Defence. For sponsored content opportunities, please contact ADM Associate Publisher Kylie Leonard and/or National Sales Manager Michael Flanagan. Hosted by Grant McHerron Producer: Steve Visscher Australian Defence Magazine - © 2024

Indo-Pacific 2023 - Autonomous naval capabilities from Sentinel Boats and L3Harris

During Indo Pacific 2023, Grant McHerron talked with George McGuire, CEO of Sentinel Boats. We get an update following their recent delivery of their Sentinels to the NZ Navy [http://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/nz-navy-launches-new-sentinel-boats] equipped with a robust recyclable HDPE hull, which is highly durable, capable, and adaptable in emergency, industrial, and military environments. The discussion also explores their partnership with L3Harris [http://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/sentinel-boats-and-l3harris-partner-on-autonomous-capability] to deploy autonomous capabilities on the Sentinel, which can provide scalability, surveillance, and sustainment. Our second interview for this episode is with James Cowles, senior business development manager for L3Harris Autonomous Surface Vessels. We discuss the autonomous vessels being demonstrated at Indo Pacific 2023, explore their work with the UK Royal Navy to deploy ISR and mine hunting capabilities, and gain an insight into the levels of automation, navigation and payloads currently in use internationally. LINKS: Sentinel Boats and L3Harris partner on autonomous capability www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/sentinel-boats-and-l3harris-partner-on-autonomous-capability [http://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/sentinel-boats-and-l3harris-partner-on-autonomous-capability] Royal New Zealand Navy LMC on display at Indo Pacific www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/royal-new-zealand-navy-lmc-on-display-at-indo-pacific [http://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/royal-new-zealand-navy-lmc-on-display-at-indo-pacific] NZ Navy launches new Sentinel boats www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/nz-navy-launches-new-sentinel-boats [http://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/nz-navy-launches-new-sentinel-boats]  Indo-Pacific 23 - ADM Updates www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/indo-pacific-2023-day-1-updates [http://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/indo-pacific-2023-day-1-updates] www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/indo-pac-23-day-2-updates [http://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/indo-pac-23-day-2-updates] www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/indo-pac-23-day-3-updates [http://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/indo-pac-23-day-3-updates] ------------------ The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au [https://www.australiandefence.com.au/]). The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer. If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via defmag@yaffa.com.au [defmag@yaffa.com.au] to get involved. ADM Podcasts are a blend of public interest journalism and sponsored content with a focus on the Defence community. Conversations with leaders and thinkers from a range of backgrounds including academia, Defence, industry, and associations. ADM Podcasts aims to educate, explain and explore some of the bigger issues around Defence. For sponsored content opportunities, please contact ADM Associate Publisher Kylie Leonard and/or National Sales Manager Michael Flanagan. Hosted by Grant McHerron Producer: Steve Visscher Australian Defence Magazine - © 2023