APDR Podcast Episode 101 with host Kym Bergmann

  This episode coincides with the release of the July-August edition of APDR so there will be some cross-referencing. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has started his 6-day visit to China, which has sparked the usual conservative talking points about why he has met President Xi four times but has not yet secured an audience with US President and human wrecking ball Donald Trump. PM Albanese is wise avoiding him – any meeting runs the risk of going off the rails and becoming a forum of personal abuse. Then some details of the MEKO 200, the ship being offered for SEA 3000 by Germany’s TKMS. It looks like a good low risk strategy based around the Saab 9LV combat management system. Additionally, some – but not all – of the claimed advantages of Japan’s upgraded Mogami frigate don’t stand up to scrutiny.  Also, what on earth is going on with the Henderson maritime precinct in WA and some strange recent comments from Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy? Finally, with Patriot missiles in high global demand, let’s work with the South Koreans to build the medium range surface-to-air missiles they have developed in Australia. To listen to the podcast, click here. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]