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Unpacking the surface combatant review with the Honourable Kim Beazley AC

Published: March 1, 2024, 5:51 a.m.

In this special Defence Connect Podcast, hosts Liam Garman and Steve Kuper unpack the findings of the government\u2019s independent analysis of the Navy\u2019s surface combatant fleet with former defence minister and ambassador to the US, the Honourable Kim Beazley AC.

The trio begin by discussing the background and logic behind the review and how they shaped the findings the government ultimately released.

They then move on to discuss the government\u2019s commitment to expand the number of surface combatants in the fleet and the emphasis on building out the \u201cTier 2\u201d fleet alongside innovative capabilities, including autonomy.

Finally, the trio discuss the balancing act required to deliver this ambitious plan and Australia\u2019s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team