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CONTESTED GROUND: Australia faces fallout closer to home as Iran continues to fight back
2026-03-11 | 33 min.
In this episode of the Contested Ground Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson, and Steve Kuper discuss the immediate aftermath of the US–Israeli strikes against Iran and the ramifications for Australia.
The trio lays the foundation for a mini-series of focused podcast conversations over the coming weeks to address the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Australia and the Australian public.
These topics will include engaging conversations with a range of experts across the following:
The impact on social cohesion and the rise of foreign interference in Australia's diaspora communities.
Australia's declining industrial sovereignty and the impact of contested, frayed and interrupted supply chains.
The economic impacts of the conflict in the Middle East and Australia's cost-of-living crisis and the fuel security challenges Australia faces.
The impact on Australia's key economic pillars and the connective tissue of logistic supply chains.
Cyber security, disinformation and proxy activity in Australia.
Migration and the challenges facing Australia's diaspora communities.
Questions relating to Australia's geographic isolation and the psychology behind our "Tyranny of Distance" and the impact on Australia's security posture.
Questions relating to what kind of "Middle Power" Australia wants to be.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Contested Ground team
AUKUS infrastructure, public perceptions and nuclear-powered submarines, with Fred Thomas MP
2026-03-10 | 10 min.
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by UK member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View, Fred Thomas, who has recently toured Australian defence facilities as part of a UK parliamentary delegation examining submarine infrastructure and AUKUS cooperation.
Thomas has previously served as a Royal Marines Officer across several security environments, including nuclear security, counter-terrorism, arctic warfare and on overseas operations. He remains an active Royal Marines Commando Reservist.
Thomas represents the recognised UK submarine hubs of Barrow and Plymouth, he has established the Defence Technology All Party Parliamentary Group, and has close links to the UK submarine enterprise, including facilities in Barrow-in-Furness and His Majesty's Naval Base Devonport.
During the podcast, the pair discuss development of submarine infrastructure in Australia and historical examples from the UK, including the following:
Australia's efforts to develop infrastructure and a skilled workforce to support nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS.
Community perceptions of nuclear propulsion and the importance of regulation and training pathways.
News from visits to facilities, including HMAS Stirling and the Australian Marine Complex, and a tour of HMS Anson during its maintenance period in Western Australia.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
CYBER UNCUT: Users flee ChatGPT, CommBank reports $1bn fraud, and Iran conflict, with ThreatLocker's Danny Jenkins
2026-03-09 | 38 min.
This week on Cyber Uncut, Liam Garman and Daniel Croft unpack the week's cyber and AI news, while David Hollingworth reports from Zero Trust World 2026 in Florida!
Garman and Croft kick off the podcast with news of ChatGPT shedding a raft of users since it announced it would sign up with the Pentagon after rival AI giant Anthropic backed down over fears its AI would be used without adequate guardrails.
The pair then unpack the Commonwealth Bank's self-reported $1 billion fraud case involving illegitimate home loans after two whistleblowers accused a lender and a mortgage broker of forging income statements within the bank's private banking division. The two also cover how a hacktivist group named the "Department of Peace" allegedly breached the DHS Office of Industry Partnerships and released details on ICE and DHS contracts with over 6,000 entities, including Anduril, Microsoft, Oracle, and Palantir.
Finally, we then cut to David Hollingworth on the floor of Zero Trust World 2026, where he caught up with ThreatLocker's CEO, Danny Jenkins, unpacking the cyber security implications of the fighting in Iran, after Garman and Croft outline the threats to the world's financial systems as the conflict continues in the region.
Enjoy,
The Cyber Uncut team
THE PROGRESS REPORT: From the cockpit to the dockyard
2026-03-06 | 46 min.
From commercial pilot to maritime leader, Georgia Davey's "roller-coaster" career is a masterclass in adaptability. In this episode, the NORSTA Maritime program manager joins Tash Taylor to discuss her journey from the skies of northern Australia to managing maintenance for naval vessels. Georgia shares the unique challenges of defence construction and maritime logistics, offering a candid look at being the only woman in the room and her commitment to "holding the door open" for the next generation of diverse talent.
The Progress Report. New voices. Real stories. Big shifts.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Progress Report team
Iran escalation, munitions supplies and the Middle East's path to peace
2026-03-05 | 43 min.
In this special "Iran conflict" episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Stephen Kuper is joined by Robert Dougherty and Bethany Alvaro to unpack major developments surrounding the escalating battle between the forces of Iran, the United States and Israel.
The discussion begins with an overview of the lead-up to the conflict, proxy activity across the Middle East, then implications for regional and global security. The team examines how these developments are reshaping strategic calculations for Western allies and partners.
Their attention then turns to Iran's growing use of drones, missiles and asymmetric warfare against a rapidly dwindling supply of advanced and costly munitions among Western allies, such as the US.
Regionally, the team assesses how the conflict could affect maritime security in critical waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz, along with the potential impact on global energy markets and international trade routes.
They also discuss alliance commitments and coalition operations, in particular with reference to Australia.
The episode concludes with an analysis of the broader geopolitical consequences of the crisis and the possible "off-ramps" to peace for the Iranian people.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team

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