Unpacking the concept of the ‘Balanced Fleet’, with Jennifer Parker, ANU National Security College

<p>In this special episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, recorded at Indo Pacific 2023, host Steve Kuper and Jennifer Parker – director, defence policy, at National Security College – discuss her recent report for ASPI, titled, <em>An Australian maritime strategy: resourcing the Royal Australian Navy.<br /></em></p> <div>The pair begin by discussing the genesis of the report and Australia’s need to develop a detailed and considered maritime strategy, as part of delivering the next-generation Royal Australian Navy surface fleet. </div> <div> </div> <div>They then discuss the implications a maritime strategy would have on the government’s independent review into the make-up of the surface fleet and how it directly influences the size and structure of the fleet. </div> <div> </div> <div>Finally, the pair discuss a potential force structure for the Royal Australian Navy’s surface fleet based on the latest revelations at Indo Pacific 2023. </div> <div> </div> <div>Enjoy the podcast, </div> <div>The Defence Connect Team</div>