Kym Bergmann

1 week ago | asiapacificdefencereporter.com | Kym Bergmann

The election result is a surprisingly strong win for Labor, but it’s important to understand the basis for that. Yes, the Coalition ran a poor campaign and the ALP a good one – but the real reason for a reversal in poll numbers during the last 4 months is because of the Trump Effect, similar to what has occurred in Canada. It’s important not to lose sight of the big picture – Trump’s tariff war risks destroying the global economy and Australia will not be insulated from the consequences.

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

APDR Podcast Episode 90 with host Kym Bergmann By Kym Bergmann on Apr 29, 2025 08:08 am This Federal election 2025 special podcast starts with the shocking news that the government is offering nothing new on the Defence and national security front – and the opposition isn’t […] Read in browser » Whiskey Project Group signs MOU with COTECMAR By APDR on Apr 29, 2025 08:06 am Australian veteran-founded company The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...

2 weeks ago | asiapacificdefencereporter.com | Kym Bergmann

This Federal election 2025 special podcast starts with the shocking news that the government is offering nothing new on the Defence and national security front – and the opposition isn’t much better. For Australians interested in topics other than the most dull, mundane, routine “news” they will have to go elsewhere than the election campaign and the woeful performance of much of the media.

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

SPONSORED CONTENT: Facing the Evolving Needs of Maritime SecurityBy IAI on Apr 27, 2025 08:08 amIn an era characterized by increasing maritime security challenges, it’s more important than ever to improve naval defences and strengthen the ability to counteract these threats.

2 weeks ago | asiapacificdefencereporter.com | Kym Bergmann

Asked for a summary of the major elements for the program, Defence replied: “The first Hunter Class frigate is expected to be delivered in 2032 and operational in 2034. Ships 2 and 3 will follow on a 2-year cycle with expected operational dates in 2036 and 2038 respectively. “As part of the staged approval process for the project, Defence will return to the Australian Government later this decade to seek funding for ships 4-6. Construction has commenced on 29 of 78 blocks for the first ship.