The latest ‘Cost of Defence’ report is out and makes for sober reading. With the say-do gap only growing, how sustainable is our strategy? ⬇️
Another National Defence Strategy purportedly addressing the most dangerous geopolitical circumstances in our region since WWII. A federal budget seeking to greatly increase the tax take, yet including little if
Steve Baxter on the Karl Stefanovic Show
In a powerful and unfiltered conversation on The Karl Stefanoic Show, Beaten Zone Venture Partners Founder and former Australian Army solider Steve Baxter delivers a stark assessment of modern warfare
Army of expertise and skills lost in the transition
[as published in The Australian 28/4/2026] Each year, as Anzac Day comes around, we remind ourselves that the freedoms we enjoy were secured by people who operated in dreadful conditions
Deteqt Featured Across Defence and Technology Media Following A$5 Million Seed Raise
Deteqt’s recent $5 million seed raise has been featured across several defence technology and startup media outlets, following the company’s announcement of new funding to advance its chip-scale quantum sensing
Beaten Zone Venture Partners reaches $17 Million in committed capital as defence-tech investment continues to serge
Beaten Zone Venture Partners growing momentum in Australian defence-tech venture landscape was examined in a recent Forbes Australia feature, with Founder & Lead Investor Steve Baxter on the accelerating shift in investor
Australia’s new $500m defence fund has an ESG problem
ESG considerations and their impact on defence investment were recently examined in Capital Brief, with commentary from Steve Baxter on the evolving funding landscape for capability focused venture funds. The
Steve Baxter: Why I’ll only invest in Australian defence startups that are serious about the US
Steve Bater recently contributed an opinion piece to SmartCompany, outlining the importance of Australian Defence startups establishing a meaningful presence in the United States to achieve venture-scale outcomes. The article examines
Steve Baxter backs Australian space firms with $4m investment
Steve Baxer was recently featured in The Courier Mail, discussing Beaten Zone Venture Partners investment activity in Australia’s emerging space sector. The article highlights growing interest in the local space industry, and
Beaten Zone Ventures launches AUKUS Pillar II Pitch Fest to spotlight next-generation Defence innovation
Beaten Zone Venture Partners will host the AUKUS Pillar II Pitch Fest, bringing together early-stage founders, investors, and Defence leaders to showcase the technologies shaping the future of allied capability
Australia’s Strategic Deficit: Steve Baxter’s Warning
Former soldier and entrepreneur Steve Baxter has issued a blunt warning: Australia is not prepared for major conflict. His concern is not only the size of the defence budget, but