SPOTLIGHT: Confronting a contested Indo-Pacific, with Lockheed Martin's Admiral (Ret'd) Phil Davidson
SPOTLIGHT: Confronting a contested Indo-Pacific, with Lockheed Martin's Admiral (Ret'd) Phil Davidson  
Podcast: Defence & Security Podcast Network
Published On: Thu Jan 08 2026
Description: In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by former commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral (Ret'd) Phil Davidson, as they discuss the allied efforts to confront a contested Indo-Pacific. As part of this special conversation, the pair discuss a range of subjects, including: The shifting power dynamics emerging across the region and the implications associated with the return of great-power competition. Building and enhancing avenues for interoperability and interchangeability across regional allies in order to build collective deterrence. The importance of building a robust, adaptable and resilient allied integrated air and missile defence network across the region to help underpin regional security. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect Spotlight team