Episode 1523 • • 2:43:02 - 2:47:00
1523: Tank Talk
Australian Blackhawk Purchase, Airbus Taipan, Pentagon Audit
The Australian government has announced a $2.8 billion purchase of 40 US-made Blackhawk helicopters to replace its "troubled" fleet of European-made Taipan helicopters. This move follows a previous trend of Australia favoring US defense contracts over French alternatives, such as the cancellation of a major submarine deal. The lack of a Pentagon audit for over 25 years is highlighted as a major concern regarding the transparency of these massive international arms deals.