Peter Robinson: Bombs, Bullets & The Batman

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 pilotLeading the Roulettes and managing risk in high-performance environmentsWhy he took up Base Jumping in a Bat SuitWhether Australia is spending enough on defenceAre 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 costHow warfare is changing through drones, missiles and low-cost technologyWhere Australia may be most exposed if conflict came sooner than expectedWhat leaders in business can learn from military decision-making under pressureThis is a fascinating discussion about preparedness, leadership, execution risk and what large systems must do when the stakes are high.Connect:Website: jameshstewart.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-h-stewart-gaicd-83b46a9/Disclaimer:This podcast is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or any organisation mentioned. Nothing in this episode constitutes financial, investment, legal, defence, political, strategic or other professional advice. Discussion of defence capability, geopolitics and public policy includes opinion, interpretation and forward-looking commentary which may change over time. Listeners should undertake their own independent research and seek appropriate professional advice before acting on any matters discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.