SPOTLIGHT: Unpacking the Aegis combat weapons system, with Lockheed Martin Australia's Neale Prescott and Rob Milligan

<p><span class="im">In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, Lockheed Martin Australia<span style= "font-size: large;">’</span>s Neale Prescott and Rob Milligan join host Liam Garman to unpack the company<span style= "font-size: large;">’</span>s revolutionary Aegis combat weapons system.<br /> <br /> The podcast begins with an analysis into how Aegis operates as the “brain” of the Royal Australian Navy<span style= "font-size: large;">’</span>s integrated air and missile defence system, and how the upcoming Baseline 9 will provide further cutting edge capabilities to the Royal Australian Navy.<br /> <br /></span>The trio then analyses how the system builds a comprehensive 3D map of the threat environment below, on and above the sea – and how the architecture enables the Royal Australian Navy to integrate with Australia<span style= "font-size: large;">’</span>s allies to build a single battlefield picture.<span class="im"><br /> <br /> The podcast wraps up with a discussion of how the Aegis has been able to intercept a series of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), and what other exciting innovations are on the horizon for the weapons system.</span><br /> <br /> Enjoy the podcast,<br /> The Defence Connect team</p>