Talking Tactics with Mel Pikos

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office@tactic.au

matt@tactic.au

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Is China Becoming More Aggressive Towards Australia?

October 06, 2026

Australia isn't at war with China. But the strategic environment around us is changing.Chinese warships have operated around Australia, conducted live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea, and demonstrated the ability to project military power deep into the Indo-Pacific. At the same time, Chinese state-linked cyber operators and intelligence services continue to target Australian networks, institutions and sensitive information.In this episode of Talking Tactics, we look at what these develop...

What AUKUS Needs to Give Australia (Besides Submarines)

September 29, 2026

AUKUS is giving Australia nuclear-powered submarines. But if we're serious about defending Australia, should submarines be the end of the shopping list?In this episode of Talking Tactics, we build an AUKUS Wishlist: a hypothetical list of additional capabilities Australia could potentially pursue through the AUKUS partnership.From long-range strike and hypersonic weapons to advanced air-to-air missiles, ballistic missile defence, submarine support ships and a resilient satellite network, thes...

The Missile Defence Options for Australia

September 22, 2026

Could Australia defend itself against a large-scale missile or drone attack?In this episode of Talking Tactics, I'm looking at some of the real-world air and missile defence systems Australia could consider as part of a permanent, multi-layered national defence network.From the American Aegis Ashore system to mobile THAAD and Patriot batteries, Australia has a range of options for defending population centres, military bases and critical infrastructure against ballistic missiles, cruise m...

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The publicly listed emails for Talking Tactics with Mel Pikos: office@tactic.au and matt@tactic.au.

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Who is an ideal guest for Talking Tactics with Mel Pikos?

Talking Tactics with Mel Pikos typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior Australian policymakers, defence and national-security officials, military strategists, defence-industry executives, economists and energy-security specialists with direct expertise in Australian policy or sovereign capability. Common among recent guests: Senior government or parliamentary leadership; Leadership in defence, national security or critical infrastructure; Recognised expertise in Australian economic or strategic policy. Recent guests include James Paterson.

How hard is it to get booked on Talking Tactics with Mel Pikos?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Talking Tactics with Mel Pikos cover?

Recent episodes cover Defence, National Security, Geopolitics, Economics, and Politics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.