Australia’s Defence Reality Check with Jennifer Parker | Episode 23

🎙 EPISODE 23 — Jennifer Parker: Australia’s Defence Reality CheckThis week we sit down with one of Australia’s most respected voices in national security — Jennifer Parker, Defence and Marine Security specialist, former Warfare Officer in the Royal Australian Navy, and leading analyst in maritime strategy and Indo-Pacific security.With over two decades of active service, Jennifer brings real-world experience and sharp strategic insight to the discussion as we explore what it means for Australia to be an island nation in a rapidly shifting global landscape.In this episode we unpack:⚓️ The state of Australia’s maritime capability⚓️ Nuclear submarines + why AUKUS matters⚓️ Defence spending + tech superiority⚓️ Cyber warfare + next-generation threats⚓️ Political influence in defence communication⚓️ Where we’re strong — and where we’re dangerously vulnerableThis is a conversation every Australian should hear.Because our security isn’t abstract — it’s national survival.