Enough of Donald Trump already! We can’t avoid him completely but there’s a lot more to talk about, including the visit of German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius – and what a breath of fresh air he is. He has called the US attacks on Iran a mistake and is worried about declining US support for Ukraine. He speaks honestly and clearly – unlike our own politicians.
Next was a seminar organised by Malcolm Turnbull on sovereign self reliance – and the general conclusion was that AUKUS is on shaky ground. Next – our question for the week: what hasn’t happened? Contract signature for SEA 3000 which the government insisted would be signed by the end of March.
Finally, 2 very positive local industry stories – a visit to BAE Systems at Osborn to look at Hunter class frigates and discussions with Penske Automotive about support for military diesel engines, where we have achieved self-sufficiency.
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It is good to see that we seem to be engaging with Germany on a number of projects. I believe that it will add to our credibility as a reliable supplier of defence equipment and technology on the world stage, even in a very small way.
As you have mentioned many times we need to engage with South Korea and continue to build that relationship.
The AUKUS circus continues unchecked. I have listened to some of Peter Briggs ideas and have to agree with him. He is probably one of the most knowledgeable submarine subject matter expert in Australia.
SEA 3000 seems to be joining the goat circus. Am getting a large case of Defence project SNAFU fatigue.
Hopefully there will be some light at the end of the tunnel at the next federal election and hopefully a change of government.