SPOTLIGHT: Leveraging AUKUS to build a credible submarine deterrence, with VADM (Ret’d) Dave Johnson

Defence Connect Podcast Network

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Dave Johnson, vice-president at L3Harris Technologies, joins host Liam Garman to unpack how L3Harris is leveraging technology-sharing arrangements under the AUKUS partnership to support Australian Defence capability, and how the company is supporting Australia’s transition to a nuclear-powered submarine future.

• The pair begin the podcast unpacking Australia’s role in AUKUS and L3Harris’ commitment to the region, before examining how the company is partnering with industry and academia to enhance the nation’s defence capabilities.
• VADM (Ret’d) Johnson then shares his thoughts on how technology-sharing arrangements under AUKUS Pillars I and II will support the ADF and the benefits of the Submarine Rotational Force - West.
• They wrap-up the podcast examining the opportunities and challenges of SRF-W for industry, how industry can leverage opportunities presented by AUKUS, and the critical factors for success in building a long-term nuclear-powered submarine sustainment capability.

Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team