Hangar 46
Episodes
Hangar 46 at ASPCon26: Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, CMM, CD
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"I am really encouraged by the level of innovation that we see, especially within the younger ranks or the newer members."Join us as we take...
Hangar 46: Supporting the Fight with Squadron Leader Zac Smit, Lieutenant Commander Jamie Imlay-Gillespie, and Wing Commander James Grigson
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hangar 46: Supporting the Fight with Squadron Leader Zac Smit, Lieutenant Commander Jamie Imlay-Gillespie, and Wing Commander James Grigson."For ...
Hangar 46: Air Force Safety Month with Corporal Caitlin Russ and Flight Sergeant Owen Robottom
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hangar 46: Air Force Safety Month with Corporal Caitlin Russ and Flight Sergeant Owen Robottom"You can influence from anywhere. It's not boun...
Hangar 46: Air Force Writing Competition Winners FLTLT Ed Betar and CPL Matthew Thornton
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hangar 46: Air Force Writing Award Competition Winners Flight Lieutenant Ed Betar and Corporal Matthew Thornton"I wanted to start a conversation.”Jo...
Hangar 46: A Day in the Life at 1 Recruit Training Unit with Corporal Mikhayla Kiem and Corporal Jacob Adolph
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hangar 46: A Day in the Life as an Instructor at 1 Recruit Training Unit with Corporal Mikhayla Kiem and Corporal Jacob Adolph“Nine times out of ten...
Hangar 46: Commodore Micheal Jacobson, CSM, RAN
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hangar 46: Commodore Micheal Jacobson, CSM, RAN"Instill the confidence in your very junior leaders, and you can only do that with trust.”Join u...
Hangar 46: Group Captain Katherine Bennell-Pegg
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I think, you know, whether I’m wearing the blue astronaut flight suit, or the green Air Force flying suit, I’m really looking forward to servin...
Hangar 46: Mr Matt Anderson PSM
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Everything tells a story. Everything is there for a reason."Join us in the hangar as we chat to Mr Matt Anderson PSM, on his career, servic...
Hangar 46: Aviators at Avalon International Air Show 2025
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hangar 46: Aviators at Avalon International Air Show 2025"It's the best thing I've ever done"Join us at Avalon International Air Sho...
Hangar 46: Close Air Support with The Cove Podcast
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"That’s what we’re all there for. We are a CAS team.” Join us in the hangar for the first ever collaboration episode between Hangar 46 and...
Hangar46: Air Vice-Marshal Wendy Blyth, AM
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"If we don't talk about it, then you don't know" Join us in the hangar for the first time in 2025, as we chat to Air Vice-Marshal ...
Hangar 46: Sergeant Shard Malchow & Squadron Leader Joel Ingram
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Just believe in the work you've done" Join us in the hangar as Warrant Officer James Hood chats to Sergeant Shard Malchow and Squadron Leader Joel I...
Hangar 46: Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz, AM, CSC, DSM
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Everything we have that is great, comes about because people contribute to that greatness. It doesn’t happen by accident. t happens because people ...
Hangar 46: Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, DSC, CSC, OAM
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s the ability for our aviators to do that repeatedly and they do. Year in. Year out. Doing the ordinary things extraordinarily well.” Join ...
Hangar 46 at Exercise Pitch Black 2024: Participant Perspectives - New Zealand Edition
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hangar 46 at Exercise Pitch Black 2024: Participant Perspectives -New Zealand Edition "The ability to practice our interoperability with the Australia...
Hangar 46 at Exercise Pitch Black 2024: General Kevin Schneider
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hangar 46 at Exercise Pitch Black 2024: General Kevin Schneider "But to come together as a team is the greatest deterrent effect" Join us as...
Hangar 46 at Exercise Pitch Black 2024: Participant Perspectives - Australian Edition
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hangar 46 at Exercise Pitch Black 2024: Participant Perspectives - Australian Edition "You get to be a part of something bigger than yourself&quo...
Hangar 46 at Exercise Pitch Black 2024: Colonel Lee Mei Yi
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"It's very exciting to see how we have evolved, how military technology has evolved over the years" Join us as we take the hangar to RA...
Hangar 46: Major General Tony Rawlins AM, DSC
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Time is no longer the sacrificial variable" Join us in the hangar as we chat to Head Force Design Major General Tony Rawlins AM, DSC, abou...
Hangar 46 at ASPCon24: Air Marshal Paul Godfrey and Brigadier General Mike Adamson
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reflection, Space Journey, Paint Flecks, and Space as a Domain. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air...
Hangar 46 at ASPCon24: Senior Enlisted Leaders
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Seek Progress and not Perfection" Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Co...
Hangar 46 at ASPCon24: General Chance Saltzman
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
United States Space Force, Space Domain Awareness, and Sense of Calling. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra fo...
Hangar 46 at ASPCon24: Flight Lieutenant Steven Warrior
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cultural Initiatives, Storytelling, and Connection. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Po...
Hangar 46 at ASPCon24: Corporal Kbora Ali
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aviator of the Year, Hope, and Support. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Confere...
Hangar 46 at ASPCon24: Air Chief Marshal Lord Peach KG, GBE, KCB, DL
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listening and learning, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, and strategic environments. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Cen...
Hangar 46: Dr Claire Yorke
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Strategic Empathy and Leadership. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Dr Claire Yorke, Senior Lecturer at the Australian War College, Deakin Universit...
Hangar 46: Commander, Space Command Major General Greg Novak, AM
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
100 Days, Space Command, and Structuring for Success. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Commander, Space Command Major General Greg Novak, AM; about...
Hangar 46: Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Force Warrant Officer Ken Robertson OAM
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SEAC, rallying points, workforce, recruitment and retention. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Defence F...
Hangar 46: Professor Stephen Burgess
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
International Relations, Research, Australian Context. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Professor Stephen Burgess; about his time at the Air War Co...
Hangar 46: Deputy Chief of Air Force Air-Vice Marshal Harvey Reynolds, AM
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Career pathways, cultivation, Ready Reserves, Comradery. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Deputy Chief of Air Force Air-Vice Marshal Harvey Reynold...
Hangar 46: Wing Commander Ben "Chainsaw" Sawley
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growth, workforce, new ideas and experiences. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Wing Commander Ben "Chainsaw" Sawley, Commanding Officer o...
Hangar 46: Group Captain Steve "Fergs" Ferguson
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership, resilience, identity, and growth. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Group Captain Steve "Fergs" Ferguson, Director Undersea Wa...
Hangar 46: Professor Eliot Cohen
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Political Science. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Professor Eliot Cohen, political scientist and the former Counselor of the United States Depart...
Hangar 46: Professor David Whetham
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Military ethics and profession. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Professor David Whetham of King's College London, about military ethics, confl...
Hangar 46: Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inspiration, journey, workforce, and experiences. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton about what inspir...
Hangar 46: Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Rob Chipman, AM, CSC
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Workforce, culture, leadership, identity and connection. Join us in the hangar as we chat to Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Rob Chipman, AM, CSC, abou...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E31 - Vladimir Perejogin - Neuromorphic Event Based Sensing for Airborne Surveillance
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this talk, we present initial findings of the world-first airborne Neuromorphic Event Based Sensor (EBS) on-board the Defence Experimentation Airbo...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E30 - Ulas Yildrim - Developing a Modular Demonstrator Kit to Produce ‘Drop-In’ Alternative Jet Fuels
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This presentation will discuss the rationale behind the need for alternative jet fuels, the advantages/challenges associated in their uptake and the d...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E29 - Taro Tsuchimochi - Small drones pose a new threat to the battlefield
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This presentation will focus on small toy drones, which can be called “IEDs in the sky” and analyze the current situation in which it is becoming ...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E28- Steve Gehly - Maneuver Detection and Analysis of the M2 Cubesat Separation Using Optical Data
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This talk examines methods of relative orbit determination using angles-only measurements of objects in Low Earth Orbit, as exemplified using the M2 c...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E27 - Sophie Primig - Materials Design of Next Generation Aerospace Alloys Via Conventional and Advanced Manufacturing Routes
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This talk will give an overview over handpicked projects on materials design, advanced microscopy and modelling of manufacturing processes for modern ...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E26 - Samuel Boland - Efficient Verification of Micro Satellite Systems
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This presentation covers verification methods applied for low-cost satellite projects (currently 5 satellites in orbit) at UNSW Canberra Space
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E25 - Russell Boyce - CubeSats and LEOs
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This presentation will explore developments in Cubesats, Space Domain Awareness, SATCOM and in-orbit artificial intelligence at the UNSW Canberra Spac...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E24 - Pauline Pounds - Towards Blind Micro Drone Collision Avoidance
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We propose to use the aerodynamic forces generated by a drone’s rotors and interactions between the air and surrounding surfaces during flight as a ...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E23 - Patrick Hartley - Enabling Australia’s Hydrogen Industry Development - The role of CSIRO’s Hydrogen Industry Mission
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This presentation will comprise an overview of the current status of Australia’s Hydrogen industry and will showcase selected examples of recent act...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E22 - Myles Clarke - Military Additive Manufacturing Experience
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In future high-end warfighting contingencies capability needs that are currently met in months or years must be met be within days. In this presentati...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E21 - Mike Moroney - Next Generation Acquisition and Sustainment
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this presentation, CASG NX will explain how it has facilitated key Industry 4.0 changes for Defence through its Agile approach and partnerships.
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E20 - Melrose Brown - Photometric State Estimation for Low Earth Orbit Space Domain Awareness
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This talk provides an update of the work conducted at UNSW Canberra Space to address the challenges in the LEO domain through combining light curves c...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E19 - Kate Yaxley - What does herding sheep have to do with future capability
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this presentation, we discuss how to understand behaviour shaping and influence of swarm systems using livestock mustering, which can be used for s...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E18 - Jason Scholz - Capturing the Value of Disruptive Innovations for Defence Aerospace
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this talk, we outline the principles for capturing the value of disruptive innovations, in order to aid the Defence Cooperative Research Centre to ...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E17 - James Deverell - Alternative Aviation Fuel Pathways for the RAAF
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this talk, two categories of pathways for alternative fuels are considered: (1) commercially available solutions that could be adapted and progress...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E16 - Henry Bilinski - Advances in Drag-Reducing Sharkskin Films for Enhanced Aerospace Capability
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This talk presents a unique microfabrication technique using microstructured light patterns to produce shark-skin inspired “riblet” microstructure...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E15 - Heidi Hauf - Achieving sustainable aerospace
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This presentation dicusses the virtual trade framework which enables defence to rapidly adapt to merging technologies and skillsets. Virtual Trades ar...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E14 - Harrison Bennett - Development of Space Environment Testing for Improving Resilience of Low-cost Commercial Small Satellites and Payloads
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In order to ensure a resilient spacecraft production (e.g. Buccaneer Main Mission), we present our efforts to develop testing methodologies such as: s...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E13 - Edwin Peters - Optical and Passive Radio Frequency Measurements for Space Domain Awareness Orbit Determination and Characterisation
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To improve space traffic management and mitigate the collisional orbital risk, we propose to combine optical observations with passive radio frequency...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E12 - David Lingard - Buccaneer Main Mission
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This presentation will focus on an upcoming mission referred to as the Buccaneer Main Mission (BMM) that will launch a 6U CubeSat into low Earth orbit...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E11 - Christopher Kourloufas - Innovative Environment for Sustainable RAAF Workforce
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this talk, I will discuss how RAAF leveraged Additive Manufacturing to engage academia with the RAAF workforce to bring about an innovative environ...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E10 - Brett Biddington - Establishing a Sustainable Space related STEM Pipeline for the Australian Defence Force
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This talk will discuss the drivers and challenges for Australia’s ambitions for the growth of the space sector, which is predicated on the availabil...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E9 - Brenton Smith - Nominal Real-world Applications of Digital Twins to Complex Systems
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This talk discusses the development and implementation of a satellite digital twinning framework tailored to support the design, testing and operation...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E8 - Brenton Smith - Formation Flying of the M2 Spacecraft
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This presentation outlines the novel approach taken to passively stabilise the RAAF funded M2 CubeSat formation after an spring impulse was used to se...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E7 - Benjamin Eggleton - Multi-sensor fusion for real-time situational awareness
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This talk will discuss projects at the Jericho Smart Sensing Laboratory that utilises physical layer sensor technology, particularly sensors based on ...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E6 - Ben Sparkes - Towards Quantum Secure Free-Space Time Transfer
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this talk, we propose a Quantum time-transfer as an alternative technology that could be deployed for secure point-to-point synchronisation to miti...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E5 - Artur Lugmayr - Human-AI-Teaming with Autonomous Aerial Drones in Agile Mission Planning
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We present a human-AI-teaming dashboard which synthesises sensor data output, camera sensors, and mission data as well as adaptive interface to suppor...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E4- Anh Tuan Tran - Persistent Monitoring and Early Bushfire Warning System Using High-Altitude Balloons
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This talk discusses the development of a high-altitude balloon to carry payloads (such as sensors and electronics) to: obtain the telemetry data; capt...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E3 - Andrew Jolley - Neuromorphic event-based sensors for machine vision applications
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This talk will discuss biologically-inspired or neuromorphic event-based sensors with microsecond temporal resolution and very high dynamic range for ...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E2 - Amy Hestermann - Crane Autonomous Systems and Artificial Intelligence in Space
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This discussion will explore the ethical concerns, benefits and future utilisation of autonomous systems and AI in both space-based assets and terrest...
ASPCon22 - Innovation Expo S1E1 - Alice Paton - Using Virtual Trades to unlock workforce potential in emerging skillsets
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This presentation dicusses the virtual trade framework which enables defence to rapidly adapt to merging technologies and skillsets. Virtual Trades ar...
ASPCon22 - Session 22 - Mel Hupfeld - Concluding Address
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Conclusion of the 2022 Air and Space Power conference by Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld.
ASPCon22 - Session 21 - Brendan Nelson - Keynote A Culture of Innovation
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 Air and Space Power conference had a major theme of innovation. In this episode Dr Brendan Nelson CEO of Boing Australia speak about his expe...
ASPCon22 - Session 20 - Panel Discussion - Agile Innovation and Resilient Defence
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 Air and Space Power conference had a major theme of innovation and resilience both within Australia and the military. This episode builds on ...
ASPCon22 - Session 19 - Michael Shoebridge - An Agile Model for Capability Development
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 Air and Space Power conference had a major theme of innovation and resilience both within Australia and the military. In this episode the Aus...
ASPCon22 - Session 18 - Robert Denney - Embedding Innovation into the CLC
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 Air and Space Power conference had a major theme of innovation and resilience both within Australia and the military. In this episode The Hea...
ASPCon22 - Session 17 - Panel Discussion - Space as a Part of Military and National Power
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 Air and Space Power conference was the first time we recognised space as an operational domain. In this episode we join a panel of space expe...
ASPCon22 - Session 16 - John Raymond - Keynote Address Reflections on Establishing US Space Force
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 Air and Space Power conference was the first time we recognised space as an operational domain. We were lucky enough for General John "Jay" R...
ASPCon22 - Session 15 - Panel Discussion - Air Power Manual what it means to the Australia Defence Force
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the 2022 Air and Space Power Conference. Chief of Navy, Chief of Army, Chief of Joint Capabilities and Michael Shoebridge as they discuss what th...
ASPCon22 - Session 14 - Mel Hupfeld - Launch of the Air Power Manual and Space Power Manuals
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Royal Australian Air and Space Power Conference 2022 generated a lot of great outcomes for Air Force. In this cast Chief of the Royal Australian A...
ASPCon22 - Session 13 - Panel Discussion - Perspectives on the Future Operating Environment
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 Air and Space Power conference gave Air and Space Power professionals the ability to discuss the future operating environment from several pe...
ASPCon22 - Session 12 - Hugh Webster - Industry Perspectives on the Future Operating Environment
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 Air and Space Power conference gave Air and Space Power professionals the ability to discuss the future operating environment from several pe...
ASPCon22 - Session 11 - Dennis Luyt - International Perspectives on the Future Operating Environment
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 Air and Space Power Conference gave Air and Space Power professionals the ability to discuss the future operating environment from several pe...
ASPCon 22 - Session 5 - John Blackburn - Introduction of the National Resilience Framework
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An introduction to the panel discussion on Resilience and Innovation in Air and Space.
ASPCon22 - Session 7 - Dr Carl Gibson - Towards National and Regional Resilience
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Resilience has emerged as a critical factor in the way that Australia tackles natural disasters, pandemics and supply chain issues. Our complex strate...
ASPCon22 - Session 6 - Tanya Monro - The Nexus Between Resilience and Innovation
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ADF will be increasingly self-reliant and able to operate independently in an increasingly contested strategic environment. This requires leading-...
ASPCon22 - Session 10 - Andrew Clark - Regional Perspectives on the Future Operating Environment
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 Air and Space Power conference gave Air and Space Power professionals the ability to discuss the future operating environment from several pe...
ASPCon22 - Session 9 - Joe Iervasi - Air Command Perspectives on the Future Operating Environment
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 Air and Space Power conference gave Air and Space Power professionals the ability to discuss the future operating environment from several pe...
ASPCon22 - Session 4 - Mr Bilahari Kausikan - The Regional Strategic Environment
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we started the conference we needed an engaging speaker to provide a strategic perspective on the region. Who better than Bilahari Kausikan
ASPCon22 - Session 3 - The Hon. Peter Dutton - Minister's Address
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Defence talks about the Australian Governments expectations of the Australian Defence Force in relation to Nat...
ASPCon22 - Session 2 - Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld -Opening Address Resilience and Innovation in Air and Space
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Royal Australian Air Force launches into its second century with a remit to lead the air and space domains in a dynamic strategic environment. Inn...
ASPCon22 - Session 1 - Introduction and Welcome to Country
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction to the Air and Space Power Conference 2022 by Air Commodore Gretchen Fryar and Welcome to Country by First Nation's Elder
2019 Wrigley Prize Winning Essay
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our first podcast, we present the winning essay from the 2019 Wrigley Prize Writing Award.