PODCAST: The biggest aviation stories of 2022

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By: Robyn Tongol

In this special episode, Defence Connect’s Liam Garman and Australian Aviation’s Adam Thorn discuss the biggest aviation stories this year.

In this special episode, Defence Connect’s Liam Garman and Australian Aviation’s Adam Thorn discuss the biggest aviation stories this year.

  

Judged by reads, the pair unpack the top five stories from the aviation domain for 2022 — and what they mean for the Royal Australian Air Force and the warfighting capability of the ADF.

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The Defence Connect team

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Episode 4: PODCAST: Australia’s munitions manufacturing push at Land Forces 2026, with NIOA Group’s Robert Nioa
Episode 3: PODCAST: EOS showcases new interceptor and layered drone defence at Land Forces 2026, with Lee Kormany
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