Maritime Matters Episode Title: Talisman Sabre, RAN LHDs and Ekranoplans

In this episode of Maritime Matters Jennifer Parker (https://www.jennifer-parker.com.au/) and Richard Dunley (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/richard...) discuss the week that was in Maritime Matters, including:

- Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025

- The latest from the Red Sea

- Japan's transfer of Destroyer Escorts to the Philippines

- China's new Ekranoplan

- The latest on the AUKUS discussion in Australia

- The Australian National Audit Office's report into Australia's Landing Helicopter Dock vessels

Links:

- AUKUS: Building confidence in Australia’s submarine pathway - J Parker

https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/aukus-building-confidence-australia-s-submarine-pathway

- J Parker interview on AUKUS on RN Breakfast 11 July

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/could-the-us-demand-australia-pays-more-under-the-aukus-pact-/105518944

- Department of Defence’s Sustainment of Canberra Class Amphibious Assault Ships (Landing Helicopter Dock)

https://www.anao.gov.au/work/performance-audit/department-of-defence-sustainment-of-canberra-class-amphibious-assault-ships-landing-helicopter-dock