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A different vision for Australian defence industry, with Shadow Minister for Defence Industry Matt Keogh

Published: Sept. 16, 2021, 7:23 a.m.

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In this episode of the Defence Connect\\xa0Podcast, host Phil Tarrant is joined by\\xa0shadow minister for defence industry\\xa0Matt Keogh,\\xa0who outlines his vision for the future of Australia\\u2019s defence industry.

The pair begin the podcast by discussing the Commonwealth\\u2019s new Sovereign Industrial Capability Priorities, and the importance of translating the priorities into action.

They then analyse Labor\\u2019s recent commitment to conduct the first Defence Force Posture Review in eight years to ensure the ongoing warfighting capability of the defence force.

The pair then examine the relationship between primes and Australian defence SMEs, and the impact that the recent pandemic has had on Australia\\u2019s supply chains.

The podcast then wraps up by discussing the importance of having a sovereign defence industry to overcome shortfalls in the global supply chain.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect Team

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