In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, aircraft expert and Australian Aviation editor Adam Thorn joins senior journalist and host Robert Dougherty to discuss recent international military aviation news from the Middle East, over the South China Sea, and in Australia. The pair discuss: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Australian Defence Force’s MH90 Taipan helicopter fleet at career’s end, with a recent fatal crash during Exercise Talisman Sabre and previous struggles with a number of technical issues.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The United States Department of Defence reports detailing close encounters, release of flares, and dangerous manoeuvrers of People’ Liberation Army fighter jets near US reconnaissance aircraft over international waters.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Australia’s launch of repatriation flights in the Middle East as conflict continues between Hamas and Israel. The Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules and C-17A Globemaster heavy transport aircraft have both been deployed.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Finally, the pair wrap up the podcast with some lighthearted analysis of the recently US-published 2023 Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena from October this year.</li> </ul> Enjoy the podcast,The Defence Connect team

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, aircraft expert and Australian Aviation editor Adam Thorn joins senior journalist and host Robert Dougherty to discuss recent international military aviation news from the Middle East, over the South China Sea, and in Australia. The pair discuss: The Australian Defence Force’s MH90 Taipan helicopter fleet at career’s end, with a recent fatal crash during Exercise Talisman Sabre and previous struggles with a number of technical issues. The United States Department of Defence reports detailing close encounters, release of flares, and dangerous manoeuvrers of People’ Liberation Army fighter jets near US reconnaissance aircraft over international waters. Australia’s launch of repatriation flights in the Middle East as conflict continues between Hamas and Israel. The Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules and C-17A Globemaster heavy transport aircraft have both been deployed. Finally, the pair wrap up the podcast with some lighthearted analysis of the recently US-published 2023 Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena from October this year. Enjoy the podcast,The Defence Connect team

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, aircraft expert and Australian Aviation editor Adam Thorn joins&nbsp;senior journalist and host&nbsp;Robert Dougherty to discuss recent international military aviation news from the Middle East, over the South China&nbsp;Sea, and in Australia. The pair discuss: <ul> <li>The Australian Defence Force’s MH90 Taipan helicopter fleet at career’s end, with&nbsp;a recent fatal crash during Exercise Talisman Sabre&nbsp;and previous struggles&nbsp;with a number of technical issues.</li> <li>The&nbsp;United States Department of Defence reports detailing close encounters, release of&nbsp;flares,&nbsp;and dangerous manoeuvrers of People’ Liberation Army fighter jets near US reconnaissance aircraft over international waters.</li> <li>Australia’s launch of&nbsp;repatriation&nbsp;flights in the Middle East&nbsp;as conflict&nbsp;continues between Hamas and Israel.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules and C-17A Globemaster heavy transport aircraft have both been deployed.</li> <li>Finally, the pair wrap up the podcast with some&nbsp;lighthearted&nbsp;analysis of the recently US-published&nbsp;2023 Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena&nbsp;from October this year.</li> </ul> Enjoy the podcast,The Defence Connect team &nbsp;

Military aircraft news around the world, with the Australian Aviation editor Adam Thorn

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The Defence Connect Podcast Network hosts a unique series of podcasts, featuring discussions with key enablers from across the Australian defence industry. The podcasts provide the perfect blend of business intelligence and insights from a range of guests, which include government officials, ADF personnel, industry stakeholders, and members of the academic community. By aligning ourselves with the ADF and the Commonwealth government, we are uniquely placed to deliver a dynamic 360° platform that bridges the gap between the customer (Defence) and industry. We split our focus not just into the traditional sectors of Land (Army), Air (Air Force) and Sea (Navy), but into the six new Capability Streams: - Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare and Cyber - Key Enablers - Air and Sea Lift - Maritime and Anti-Submarine Warfare - Strike and Air Combat - Land Combat and Amphibious Warfare As Defence moves to ensure the Force Structure Review and the First Principles Review: Creating One Defence plans are met, Australian industry involvement is critical for mission success. The Defence Connect Podcast Network will provide you and your business with valuable lessons, tips and insights into the industry, putting your company in the best position to take part in the increased Defence spending. We’ll cover every aspect of doing business in the defence industry, from the tender process to recruitment, success stories, access points to Defence, smart business strategies, and geopolitical insights. Subscribe to the Defence Connect network and be part of this exciting and innovative industry.

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