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Labor’s evasive action on grounded choppers won’t fly

Labor’s evasive action on grounded choppers won’t fly

by Peter Jennings | Jan 20, 2024 | Strategy & Capability, Ukraine

There is something deeply suspect about the government’s decision to disassemble and bury 45 MRH-90 Taipan utility helicopters. Attempts to justify the decision have been incomplete, evasive and at times incoherent. What’s at stake is potentially $900m to $1bn of...
Ukraine and helicopters: Mr Albanese needs to dig Defence and Pat Conroy out of a hole of their own making

Ukraine and helicopters: Mr Albanese needs to dig Defence and Pat Conroy out of a hole of their own making

by Michael Shoebridge | Jan 20, 2024 | Europe, Strategy & Capability, Ukraine

“Australia stands with Ukraine. We pay tribute to the unwavering resilience and courage displayed by the Ukrainian people.” That’s what prime minister Anthony Albanese says when asked about Australia’s support for Ukraine in its fight against Putin’s invasion. ...

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