SPOTLIGHT: Testing for tomorrow – how Nova Systems is building Australia’s sovereign T&E backbone

Update: 2025-10-14

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In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Steve Kuper sits down with Tim Grabert and Chris White to discuss the increasing importance of Australia’s test and evaluation capabilities.

The trio discuss the importance of contemporary test and evaluation (T&E) capabilities as outlined in the government’s 2023 Defence Industry Development Strategy and the role it will play in shaping the future of Australia’s defence capabilities.

They also discuss:

The opportunities AUKUS Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 will present for Australia’s T&E community.
The critical role of workforce development, standardisation and professionalisation to keep pace with the modernisation of the Australian Defence Force.
The range of challenges emerging as a result of the suite of next-generation technologies already transforming the “joint force”.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team

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