Feb 25, 2021
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Chris Dixon, CEO
of Australian Defence Apparel, and Rob Orr, associate professor and
director of the Tactical Research Unit at Bond University, join
host Phil Tarrant to discuss how they’ve collaborated to develop
new technology for modern warfighters.
Dixon discusses the evolution of the ADA business, and the
importance of onshoring Australian manufacturing capability in the
aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orr discusses his transition from full-time service in the
Australian Army to a senior academic role at Bond University’s
Tactical Research Unit.
The pair then go on to explain how they’ve collaborated to identify
solutions to address key pain points among defence and emergency
services personnel.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team