{"podcast":{"title":"Australian Defence Magazine Podcast","slug":"australian-defence-magazine-podcast-444038","podcast_index_feed_id":444038,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/adm-podcast/","website_url":"https://www.australiandefence.com.au/podcasts","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/0b271d16-d61b-4de8-b06a-0e598de6c8d1/aQ2sMi42vvmrptkjlNXkg7FS.jpg","author":"Australian Defence Magazine","episode_count":180,"summary":"Australian Defence Magazine (ADM) is dedicated to reporting the business of defence capability planning and procurement as well as reporting the development of infrastructure to support the ADF. ADM's main objective is to provide an essential communications bridge between defence industry and its single source customer, the Department of Defence. ADM also reports on the budgetary process, the policy development, the capability planning process and the procurement decisions which together provide the equipment and resources for Australia's defence force. This podcast showcases the people and topics of interest to ADM and supplements the content found in the magazine.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-14T02:19:22.444408+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-defence-magazine-podcast-444038"},"episode":{"title":"From XTEK Body Armour to C-UAS & international business with HighCom","slug":"from-xtek-body-armour-to-c-uas-international-business-with-highcom","published_at":"2026-08-18T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-defence-magazine-podcast-444038/from-xtek-body-armour-to-c-uas-international-business-with-highcom","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-defence-magazine-podcast-444038","url":"https://www.australiandefence.com.au/podcasts","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0ae1faae-5b7a-4424-8e2c-5bc5583cb6ce.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Geoff Knox, Executive Chairman and Group CEO from HighCom Group, and Bede Galvin, the President of HighCom Technology. We begin our discussion by reviewing the roles of Geoff Knox and Bede Galvin and they explain how HighCom Armour, Technology, and Defence work together to support frontline personnel. The conversation then explores their global business operations with both men travelling extensively recently to stay current with technology trends and client needs across the US and Europe, helping them provide timely solutions for defence and first responders. We also examine HighCom's counter-UAS technologies, including their wearable systems, and how drawing on expertise from Ukraine is ensuring their solutions are relevant for defence operations globally. We then discuss HighCom's body armour that developed from their Australian XTEK lightweight, neutrally bouyant, and moldable to better fit a range of body shapes and lighten loads for soldiers carrying protective gear Links: HighCom Group https://highcom.group/ ------------------ The ADM Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Australian Defence Magazine, a Yaffa Media title (www.australiandefence.com.au). The views of the people appearing on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Australian Defence Magazine, the Department of Defence or the guests' employer. If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Australian Defence Magazine via their website www.australiandefence.com.au or email them via defmag@yaffa.com.au to get involved. ADM Podcasts are a blend of public interest journalism and sponsored content with a focus on the Defence community. Conversations with leaders and thinkers from a range of backgrounds including a…","meta_description":"In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Geoff Knox, Executive Chairman and Group CEO from HighCom Group, and Bede Galvin, the President of HighCom Tech…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2142,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/australian-defence-magazine-podcast-444038/episodes/from-xtek-body-armour-to-c-uas-international-business-with-highcom/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-defence-magazine-podcast-444038/from-xtek-body-armour-to-c-uas-international-business-with-highcom.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}