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In this edition of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by Lieutenant Colonel Meng Wang of Aviation Command, who led the capability management team of the multi-billion-dollar project to transform the Army Aviation capability.
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The pair begin the discussion focusing on the Army’s need for a seamless and high-speed acquisition of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to replace the troubled fleet of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters.
They also discuss:
- The Army’s emphasis on building and operating a fleet of reliable, interoperable airlift helicopters that will enjoy continued support, maintenance, and upgrade pathways out to the middle of the century and potentially beyond.
- Navigating the US defence bureaucracy and the foreign military sales ecosystem to provide a capability that delivers a value for money proposition and true capability outcomes for the Australian Defence Force.
- LTCOL Wang’s career in the Army, beginning as an aviation engineer responsible for supporting the operation of the Army’s Chinook fleet, and the consolidation and commonality of Army’s aviation platforms around the country to deliver enhanced capability.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
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