How will the surface fleet review shape Australian naval power?

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Stephen Kuper examine how the Commonwealth’s upcoming surface fleet review will shape the future of Australian naval power projection and the impact of workforce shortages on Defence and defence industry.

• The pair begin the podcast examining Babcock’s recent pitch to enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s firepower, and how it may shape Australian naval power.
• Kuper and Garman then unpack the Albanese government’s response to ongoing workforce shortages in Defence and defence industry.
• The podcast wraps up unpacking China’s waning economy and Australia’s exposure to global economic fluctuations.

Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team