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A stronger sovereign industrial base, with Jim McDowell, chief executive officer at Nova Systems

Published: Feb. 24, 2022, 10:39 p.m.

In this episode of the Defence Connect\xa0Podcast, chief executive of\xa0Nova Systems Jim McDowell joins host Phil Tarrant to\xa0unpack the latest at\xa0the leading Australian defence company.

The pair begin by discussing Nova\xa0Systems\u2019\xa0re-brand,\xa0which\xa0reflects the\xa0company\u2019s\xa0recent\xa0growth \u2013 employing\xa0over a thousand people and turning over around $300 million in revenue \u2013 across specialist systems engineering advisory and management services, as well as advanced digital technology, software, services and systems integration solutions.

The podcast then continues by analysing Nova\xa0Systems\u2019\xa0core competency of test and evaluation and the hopes to shift into operating as a horizontal prime, and\xa0how\xa0it\xa0aims\xa0to play a larger role in\xa0Australia\u2019s\xa0defence ecosystem.

The pair wrap up by discussing Nova\xa0Systems\u2019\xa0approach to building a sovereign defence industry, including building an experienced workforce in\xa0Australia,\xa0and\xa0examine how AUKUS will provide a unique opportunity for Australian businesses to broaden their industrial bases in the UK and US.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect Team