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APDR Podcast: Defence news of the week by APDR Editor Kym Bergmann
APDR Editor Kym Bergmann. Podcasts are an easily accessible method of conveying information and at APDR we have decided to supplement our analysis of Defence issues by adding a regular segment from Canberra-based editor, Kym Bergmann. These will be weekly to begin with, though there will be scope for them to be available on, or the day after major events. The intention is for the podcasts to provide additional background information on a broad range of topics mainly about national security topics concerning Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. If time permits it might also be possible to look at events further away, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A typical podcast will be 10-20 minutes long, though that will depend on the amount of news that has come out that is worth further discussion. Further down the track there could be scope for including interview material and discussions with one or more guests. Many national security topics are complex, and the hope is that the podcasts will enable more detailed explanations of current events, supplied in a format that is easy for people to listen to while doing other things, such as travelling to work. Feedback is appreciated – and if there are any matters that people would like discussed or questions answered, please email Kym on: [email protected]. The email subject line needs to begin APDR podcast:, followed by the topic. Please put in copy: [email protected]. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Director of Sales Graham Joss at [email protected]
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Kym Bergmannhttps://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/
Kym Bergmann has more than 35 years of experience in journalism and Australian and international defence industry. After graduating with Honors from the Australian National University, he joined Capital 7 television, holding several positions including foreign news editor and chief political correspondent.
After 2 years on the staff of a Federal Minister, he moved to the defence sector and held senior positions in several companies, including Blohm+Voss, Thales, Celsius and Saab. In 1997 he was one of 2 Australians selected for the Thomson CSF 'Preparation for Senior Management' MBA course, the other being Chris Jenkins - formerly the CEO of Thales Australia.
He has also worked as a consultant for a number of companies, including Raytheon, Tenix (now part of BAES) and Martin Marrietta (now part of Lockheed Martin). He had several board appointments, including Thomson Sintra Pacific (1994 - 96) and Saab Pacific (1998 - 2003).
He retains good personal links with senior figures in Government, as well as in industry and the media. He decided to return to journalism in May 2008, and holds the position of editor for Asia Pacific Defence Reporter (APDR) and Defence Review Asia (DRA). He is also a podcaster and commentator on defence and national security issues.