Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings interviewed tech investor Steve Baxter about Reveille 2026, Australia’s inaugural defence investment conference on the Gold Coast designed to channel private venture capital directly into national security start-ups to bypass sluggish government procurement cycles.

The discussion explored Australia’s cutting-edge military innovations - ranging from hypersonic engines and mini-submarines to autonomous drones - while highlighting how AUKUS partnerships and unique tax incentives make private defence investment vital for global security.