# Peter Robinson: Bombs, Bullets & The Batman

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Podcast: [What I learned in business (that didn't kill me!)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-i-learned-in-business-that-didn-t-kill-me-7504944)
Published: 2026-05-04T19:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/what-i-learned-in-business-that-didnt-kill-me/episodes/peter-robinson
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A former F18 fighter pilot, a former leader of the Australian aerobatic flying team the Roulettes, a Senior Advisor to the Australian Defence industry and someone who literally jumps off tall building (or cliffs) in a single bound. That's what you get when you chat with Peter Robinson. In this high-impact episode, James Stewart sits down with Peter Robinson, CEO of NWE Strategic to discuss the current and future state of Australia's Defence capability. Peter is a former leader of KPMG's Defence practice and has operated at the sharp end of aviation, leadership and strategic risk — and now advises organisations across defence, logistics, mining and energy. This conversation moves from the cockpit to the boardroom… and from Batwing jumps to billion-dollar defence decisions. In this episode: Peter’s journey into the RAAF and life as a fighter pilot Leading the Roulettes and managing risk in high-performance environments Why he took up Base Jumping in a Bat Suit Whether Australia is spending enough on defence Are we getting value for money from defence budgets? Does Defence have a bureaucracy or systems problem? Has the dual leadership model inside Defence worked? Why AUKUS matters — and whether it is worth the cost How warfare is changing through drones, missiles and low-cost technology Where Australia may be most exposed if conflict came sooner than expected What leaders in business can learn from military decision-making under pressure This is a fascinating discussion about preparedness, leadership, execution risk and what large systems must do when the stakes are high. Connect: Website: jameshstewart.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-h-stewart-gaicd-83b46a9/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. Views expre…

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