Pacific 2017: Michael Lenton, Leonardo

Published: Oct. 3, 2017, 3:30 a.m.

Leonardo\u2019s involvement in Australian defence dates back to the late 1800s, when one of its heritage businesses provided torpedoes to individual Australian states. It\u2019s connectivity with the industry still remains \u2013 and it\u2019s still providing torpedoes. Join executive chairman of Leonardo Australia Michael Lenton and Defence Connect host Phillip Tarrant as they explore some of the history of Leonardo and the role the business is playing in today\u2019s evolving defence industry. As well as a number of Australian-first innovations, such as networked data links for ship-to-ship communications, the business is actively delivering the SEA 1442 program to much effect. Enjoy the podcast, www.defenceconnect.com.au