Episode 140

Podcast: Asia Pacific Defence Reporter · APDR

Opublikowano: 2026-05-26

There's a great deal to unpack, starting with the Strait of Hormuz - and no one knows the exact state of negotiations between the US and Iran. Neither are particularly trustworthy and the situation seems to change hourly. And a quick reminder - this is a war initially cheered on by our government and even more enthusiastically supported by the opposition. On the local front, the Collins Life of Type Extension (LOTE) has been gutted, jeopardising Australia's submarine deterrence capability. Defence Minister Richard Marles gave an embarrassing speech last week focussed on blaming the opposition for all...