Submarines, combined arms, and preparing the ADF for an uncertain future, with MAJGEN (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Major General (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the future of the Australian Defence Force and defence industry amid the evolving domestic and global geopolitical environments.

• The pair begin the podcast discussing the geopolitical and economic uncertainties facing Australia, while MAJGEN (Ret’d) McLachlan shares his lessons on how to build a stronger and more resilient defence industry
• The podcast continues unpacking the future of combined arms and multidomain battle management, including requirements for a robust information capability to link Australia’s diverse fighting force.
• The pair wrap up the podcast by unpacking some of the priorities facing the Australian Defence Force and the Commonwealth, and what the sovereign industrial capability will look like in the future.

Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team