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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter

Asia Pacific Defence Reporter

Released: 2023-05-22
© Marilyn Butler
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2 Episodes
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2 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2023-05-22
© Marilyn Butler
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Episode 1

Episode 1

Time: 18:47
Defence is one of the most consequential activities for any government. Securing the future of the nation and the lives of its citizens is about as important as it gets. To that end, Australia spends about $50 billion per year on the Australian Defence Force which is about 2% of GDP. Despite that, it doesn’t get as much in depth coverage as it should and taxpayers are left largely in the dark about where their money is going and how well it is being spent. There is no reason for this veil of secrecy and APDR seeks better inform people about what is going on – the good, the bad and the ugly.
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Episode ID: 1000613916177
GUID: 6462d6ba8aa02800119859c6
Release Date: 22/05/2023, 05:30:22

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These podcasts are a way of shedding a bit more light on Defence decisions – particularly acquisitions – because the system has become secretive and taxpayers have a right to know what’s going on. But it’s even worse than that with Defence sometimes putting out information that is misleading and in some cases plain wrong. We discuss the Defence Strategic Review and debunk the claims that it is some sort of radical and positive move. No it is not. We also have a few words about the outrageous decision to purchase the SURTASS towed array sonar via FMS and preview the ANAO report into the Hunter class frigate program.
 
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