How will the surface fleet review shape Australian naval power?

Published: Aug. 17, 2023, 7:47 a.m.

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Stephen Kuper examine how the Commonwealth\u2019s 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\u2019s recent pitch to enhance the Royal Australian Navy\u2019s firepower, and how it may shape Australian naval power.
  • Kuper and Garman then unpack the Albanese government\u2019s response to ongoing workforce shortages in Defence and defence industry.
  • The podcast wraps up unpacking China\u2019s waning economy and Australia\u2019s exposure to global economic fluctuations.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team