In Episode 4 the Grumpy Strategists cover the restructuring of the Australian Army in the aftermath of the Defence Strategic Review, as well as setting out the lessons and challenges for the Defence Force from the permanent grounding of the Army’s Taipan helicopters after a fatal crash. They end by discussing the implications for the Australian government’s China policy around PM Albanese’s trips to Beijing and Washington, and the challenges for Mr Albanese in a distracted Washington.
Podcast: Army shape shifting, helicopter troubles & Mr Albanese goes to Washington & Beijing

Written by
Marcus Hellyer and Michael Shoebridge