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 04/06/25

4 days 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

5 days 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 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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.
Daily News Bulletin from APDR for 15/05/25

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

APDR Podcast Episode 92 with host Kym BergmannBy Kym Bergmann on May 14, 2025 11:58 amWe have a new Federal government ministry – and it’s very much like the old one.
APDR Podcast Episode 92 with host Kym Bergmann

3 weeks ago | asiapacificdefencereporter.com | Kym Bergmann

We have a new Federal government ministry – and it’s very much like the old one. Richard Marles retains Defence and Pat Conroy Defence Industry, though with the ‘capability delivery” element seemingly removed. This was preceded by Richard Marles using his factional muscle to get rid of two highly competent Ministers in the form of Mark Dreyfus and Ed Husic.
APDR Podcast Episode 91 with host Kym Bergmann

1 month 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.
Daily News Bulletin from APDR for 30/04/25

1 month 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)...