Kym Bergmann

Australia

Editor at Defence Review Asia

Editor at APDR (Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter)

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Daily News Bulletin from APDR for 18/06/25

1 week ago | us16.campaign-archive.com | Kym Bergmann

APDR Podcast Episode 97 with host Kym BergmannBy Kym Bergmann on Jun 17, 2025 08:08 amWe bring you a special edition podcast from the Greek island of Zakinthos to discuss the current US administration’s review of AUKUS.
APDR Podcast Episode 97 with host Kym Bergmann

1 week ago | asiapacificdefencereporter.com | Kym Bergmann

We bring you a special edition podcast from the Greek island of Zakinthos to discuss the current US administration’s review of AUKUS. It’s rather ominously worded to see if it fits President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda. Why do we always need to find out about these things from the Americans? Why can’t our own Defence Minister Richard Marles ever come clean about things such as how much we are giving to the US, and why they want us to lift Defence expenditure to 3.5% of GDP?
Daily News Bulletin from APDR for 11/06/25

2 weeks ago | us16.campaign-archive.com | Kym Bergmann

APDR Podcast Episode 96 with host Kym BergmannBy Kym Bergmann on Jun 10, 2025 08:08 amAfter the previous podcast many people might have been hoping for a description of the TKMS bid for SEA 3000.
APDR Podcast Episode 96 with host Kym Bergmann

2 weeks ago | asiapacificdefencereporter.com | Kym Bergmann

After the previous podcast many people might have been hoping for a description of the TKMS bid for SEA 3000. Sorry to disappoint but the rules imposed by Defence block that – and we have figured out who is to blame. It’s the probity lawyers – what a surprise. The media visit to Germany focussed entirely on the parent yard build of the first three ships – and there is no doubt that TKMS and partner companies will be able to do that without working up a sweat.
Daily News Bulletin from APDR for 04/06/25

3 weeks ago | us16.campaign-archive.com | Kym Bergmann

APDR Podcast Episode 95 with host Kym BergmannBy Kym Bergmann on Jun 03, 2025 08:08 amGreetings from the northern German city of Hamburg and the beginning of a Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems media tour.
APDR Podcast Episode 95 with host Kym Bergmann

3 weeks ago | asiapacificdefencereporter.com | Kym Bergmann

Greetings from the northern German city of Hamburg and the beginning of a Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems media tour. They are one of two finalists for SEA 3000, the general purpose frigate project, but they are forbidden by Defence from discussing their proposal. This ridiculous level of secrecy seems to be in place purely to conceal Departmental incompetence and to cover up the growing possibility that no frigates will be built in Australia, ever.
Daily News Bulletin from APDR for 28/05/25

1 month ago | us16.campaign-archive.com | Kym Bergmann

APDR Podcast Episode 94 with host Kym BergmannBy Kym Bergmann on May 27, 2025 08:08 amWith Canberra starting to return to normal we have a bit more to discuss on the domestic front.
APDR Podcast Episode 94 with host Kym Bergmann

1 month ago | asiapacificdefencereporter.com | Kym Bergmann

With Canberra starting to return to normal we have a bit more to discuss on the domestic front. Firstly a thank you to Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy, who agreed to an interview that will be published in full in June APDR. It was a wide ranging chat and we will continue to have different views on matters such as the Defence budget and also secrecy – but it’s good to be in dialogue.
Daily News Bulletin from APDR for 21/05/25

1 month ago | us16.campaign-archive.com | Kym Bergmann

APDR Podcast Episode 93 with host Kym Bergmann By Kym Bergmann on May 20, 2025 08:08 am We start with a clarification from the previous episode that Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has retained responsibility for capability delivery, even though those words have been removed from his […] Read in browser » BMT partners with BAE Systems on Anzac Class support By APDR on May 20, 2025 08:06 am BMT has partnered with BAE Systems Australia to bid for the future sustainment of the Anzac Class...
APDR Podcast Episode 93 with host Kym Bergmann

1 month ago | asiapacificdefencereporter.com | Kym Bergmann

We start with a clarification from the previous episode that Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has retained responsibility for capability delivery, even though those words have been removed from his title. And then a lot more about the unreliability of the US as an ally – a reality so obvious that everyone can see it, except for Australian politicians.