Episode 1: Australia's National Defence Strategy and the week that was

Date: 19 April 2024 Name of podcast: Maritime Matters Episode title and number: Australia's National Defence Strategy and the week that was Summary: In the first episode of Maritime Matters Jennifer Parker (https://www.jennifer-parker.com.au/) and Richard Dunley (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/richard-dunley) discuss the week that was in Maritime Matters, including the release of Australia's National Defence Strategy, the impact of tensions in the Middle East on the maritime domain, and some interesting naval capabilities announced in the last week. Chapters: Australia's National Defence Strategy [02:01] Operational Developments in the Middle East [20:54] Capability Announcements [29:57] Did you know? The Sandison Line [38:02] Links National Defence Strategy https://www.defence.gov.au/about/strategic-planning/2024-national-defence-strategy-2024-integrated-investment-program#:~:text=The%20Australian%20Government%20has%20released,the%20concept%20of%20National%20Defence. The Sandison Line: For a description see Australian Maritime Doctrine https://seapower.navy.gov.au/media-room/publications/australian-maritime-doctrine-2010#:~:text=Australian%20Maritime%20Doctrine%20is%20the,Navy%20goes%20about%20its%20business.