News editor of Defence Connect, Charbel Kadib, and journalist, Nastasha Tupas, delve into the latest developments across defence industry and geopolitics.
\xa0
The pair begin by recapping their experiences and highlights at the 2022 Indo-Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney.
\xa0
Kadib and Tupas discuss some of the key news items announced during the three-day exhibition, held at the International Convention Centre. \xa0
\xa0
The journalists then unpack the biggest news stories over the past few weeks, which include Australia\u2019s plans to acquire MH-60R Romeo and AH-64 Apache helicopters, as well as an update to the SEA129 Phase 5 program and a new autonomous sub-surface vehicle program. \xa0
\xa0
The pair conclude by discussing the current federal election campaign and the latest geopolitical developments in the region.
\xa0
Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team