# Michael Flanagan

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Science, Religion, and the Modern World – Where Faith Meets Mental Health – Michael Flanagan and Gerard McReavy

We discuss why faith is critically important in healing those suffering from anxiety and depression. We discuss five ways it can help. We are not just chemicals in our brain. We also have a soul that needs nourished if we are to be truly and completely healed. Our mind body and soul are deeply inte…

RAAF F-35 parts wind up in China, Xi Jinping in USA, & Russia testing NATO?

This is another of our Global Outlook series where we discuss the latest global geopolitical developments that we're keeping an eye on. We start with the developing story of RAAF F-35 parts being shipped to USA for servicing being diverted to Hong Kong and winding up in Chinese hands, including a c…

Extracting relevant & critical intelligence from diverse and secured data sources

In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Sean MacKirdy, Elastic's Area VP of National Security, about the rapid extraction of intelligence from oceans of information. We begin our discussion by exploring Elastic’s role in powering everyday technologies like Uber and Netflix and delve into Sean Ma…

ADM Looks At: Land 8710 (Army's watercraft for littoral manoeuvre capability)

Ewen Levick and Nigel Pittaway discuss program Land 8710 which is covering the build of Medium and Heavy Landing Craft plus an amphibious vehicle. We start with an overview of the two classes of landing craft vessels, the small amphibious vehicle, and the programs indicated time frames, covering ho…

Global Outlook: Bond pressure, Ethiopia & the New Polar Contest

In our latest Global Outlook, we revisit the bond market, look at the aftermath of Xi's visit to Washington, consider the implications of the war in Ethiopia's Tigray region, and what the US deal on Greenland could mean for Australia's Antarctic holdings. Yields increasing on the US bond markets in…

Providing support across the whole of Defence

In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Kim Katheklakis, Managing Director at Amentum Australia, about the support services they provide the Australian Defence Force. We begin our discussion by exploring Amentum's global services and history as a top 20 defence company. We delve into their speci…

Scaling C-UAS capabilities with Praetorian Aeronautics

In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Brett Hill, CEO and founder of Praetorian Aeronautics about scaling up counter uncrewed aerial systems capabilities and their partnership with Rheinmetall Defence Australia. We begin our discussion by exploring the inspiration behind Praetorian's name, whi…

Land Forces 2026 First Day Review

Grant McHerron asks Nigel Pittaway, Kylie Leonard, and Kirra Davey for their views on Day 1 of Land Forces 2026 which is being held in Perth. Lots of people, lots of buzz, and multiple announcements. Go to our Land Forces Day One website page for details: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/n…

BAE Systems' autonomous capabilities on land and in the air

In this episode, Grant McHerron visits BAE Systems Australia to meet with Stuart Bryden, Business Development & Strategy Manager, and Farid Hasan, Program Manager - Autonomy, to discuss the state of autonomous systems. We begin our discussion by exploring the company's long-standing involvement in …

Ukraine's Vivaldi, Pakistan hitting the Houthis & South Korea selling fuel to Russia

In this Global Outlook episode, we look at Ukraine halting the Russian advances on Donbas just in time for Putin's 74th birthday, Pakistan attacking the Houthis to help Saudi Arabia, and South Korea selling fuel to Russia while also helping Ukraine. We start with a look at Ukraine's Operation Vival…