{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Defence","description":"In this episode of Beyond Brunel, Claire Gibson and Katy Toms explore the evolving landscape of defence infrastructure in the South West with Natalie Parnell from Babcock International Group and Alexis Field from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, particularly in light of modern security needs and technological advancements.\n\nKey topics include the importance of adapting our defence estates to ensure readiness and resilience in a rapidly changing world, the challenges of modernising aging infrastructure while maintaining operational capabilities, and the need for integrated planning and innovative construction methods.\n\nFrom the South West Infrastructure Partnership (https://southwestinfrastructurepartnership.co.uk/) , supported by ICE South West (https://www.ice.org.uk/about-us/ice-near-you/uk/ice-south-west) .\n\nProduced by Fresh Air Studios (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk/) , Podcast Services in the South West (https://www.freshairstudios.co.uk/audio-podcasts) .","author_name":"Beyond Brunel - from the South West Infrastructure Partnership (SWIP)","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5143744-beyond-brunel-from-the-south-west-infrastructure-partnership-swip","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43710372/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}