APDR Podcast Episode 140 with host Kym Bergmann
There’s a great deal to unpack, starting with the Strait of Hormuz – and no one knows the exact state of negotiations between the US and Iran. Neither are particularly trustworthy and the situation seems to change hourly. And a quick reminder – this is a war initially cheered on by our government and even more enthusiastically supported by the opposition. On the local front, the Collins Life of Type Extension (LOTE) has been gutted, jeopardising Australia’s submarine deterrence capability. Defence Minister Richard Marles gave an embarrassing speech last week focussed on blaming the opposition for all of the problems, overlooking the fact that he has just had his 4th anniversary as the Minister responsible. Quick summary – this has been a massive Defence failure, which has also been exposed by the ANAO. Even worse, it’s this same group of manifestly incompetent people who are in charge of AUKUS Pillar One. Finally a few words about Israel, which is continuing to massively lose international support by the treatment of peaceful protesters, including from Australia. The continuing destruction of southern Lebanon using Gaza-style tactics isn’t helping. To listen to the podcast, click here. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]
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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.
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