{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6461aa4dcd2b40001119e5eb/6654239a67ec0200129d7ca0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 49","description":"<p>In this episode we have a bit more to say about the ridiculous levels of secrecy surrounding military projects in this country.&nbsp;In comparison, the US tries to be helpful, as evidenced by a couple of recent visits, including by Lieutenant General Steven Sklenka from the Marine Corps.&nbsp;Also a look at the recently passed Securing Australia’s Military Secrets (SAMS) legislation, which is obviously written by lawyers who don’t know what they are doing.&nbsp;No wonder so few people want to join the ADF.&nbsp;And another Kingo Hotel Friday lunchtime rumour: the project to equip Australia’s armoured vehicles with active protection systems has been scrapped because of budget issues.&nbsp;After recording this there is news about the General Purpose Frigate – the government has released something called an Approach To Industry, but has given companies an insanely short 3 week period to reply.&nbsp;More on this in the next episode.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"APDR"}