Kym Bergmann

Australia

Editor at Defence Review Asia

Editor at APDR (Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter)

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Daily News Bulletin from APDR for 16/04/25

1 week ago | us16.campaign-archive.com | Kym Bergmann

APDR Podcast Episode 89 with host Kym BergmannBy Kym Bergmann on Apr 15, 2025 08:08 amEconomic turmoil continues in the US with almost daily shifts in the tariff war being conducted against everyone except Russia.
APDR Podcast Episode 89 with host Kym Bergmann

1 week ago | asiapacificdefencereporter.com | Kym Bergmann |Saab Pacific

Economic turmoil continues in the US with almost daily shifts in the tariff war being conducted against everyone except Russia. The self-destructive economic behaviour of the Trump administration is likely to drive countries in our region much closer to China – something that will have major implications for Australian security. Not that you will hear a word about that from any of our head in the sand politicians.
APDR Podcast Episode 88 with host Kym Bergmann

2 weeks ago | asiapacificdefencereporter.com | Kym Bergmann

We record this episode with a sense of impending doom now that we know what Trump administration Liberation Day looks like – and it’s bad. The US is voluntarily withdrawing from world leadership, and it would not be a surprise if NATO, the IMF and the WTO are next. Not that you will hear a peep from our politicians or most of the media, who simply cannot imagine anything other than a comfortable world led by Washington.
Daily News Bulletin from APDR for 03/04/25

3 weeks ago | us16.campaign-archive.com | Kym Bergmann

APDR Podcast Episode 87 with host Kym BergmannBy Kym Bergmann on Apr 02, 2025 08:08 amWe start with some words about the Avalon air show last week.
APDR Podcast Episode 87 with host Kym Bergmann

3 weeks ago | asiapacificdefencereporter.com | Kym Bergmann |Saab Pacific

We start with some words about the Avalon air show last week. The mood among Australian companies was a bit subdued because Defence expenditure is drying up – but top marks to the RAAF for engaging with the media and doing their best to be open and frank. On that note, an apology to AVM Nick Hogan for how some sections of the press (not us) misinterpreted his comments about F-35s.
Daily News Bulletin from APDR for 26/03/25

1 month ago | us16.campaign-archive.com | Kym Bergmann

APDR Podcast Episode 86 with host Kym Bergmann By Kym Bergmann on Mar 25, 2025 12:01 pm The unreliability of the US as an ally continues to be demonstrated with President Donald Trump publicly reinforcing his wish to turn Canada into the 51st State – but you […] Read in browser » Avalon News in Brief 25 March 2025 By APDR on Mar 25, 2025 08:08 am Anduril’s Fury autonomous fighter makes international debut: Anduril’s high-performance, multi-mission autonomous fighter jet “Fury” will make its...
APDR Podcast Episode 86 with host Kym Bergmann

1 month ago | asiapacificdefencereporter.com | Kym Bergmann |Saab Pacific

The unreliability of the US as an ally continues to be demonstrated with President Donald Trump publicly reinforcing his wish to turn Canada into the 51st State – but you won’t hear that from any Australian politicians because they are too weak to speak out in defence of a Five Eyes ally.
Turning LHDs into aircraft carriers is a wise option

1 month ago | theaustralian.com.au | Kym Bergmann

When the RAAF took delivery of its first F-35A in 2014 it was clear the capability was relatively mature, and it kicked off a debate about whether to operate them from our two Canberra-class Landing Helicopter Docks (LHDs), turning them into small aircraft carriers. To work, this would require the purchase of additional B model F-35s used by the US Marine Corps featuring a STOVL (Short Take Off and Vertical Landing) design allowing them to operate from ships with a large enough flat deck.
Daily News Bulletin from APDR for 20/03/25

1 month ago | us16.campaign-archive.com | Kym Bergmann

Canada orders JORNBy Kym Bergmann on Mar 19, 2025 02:05 pmIn a sudden move, new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that his country will purchase a version of the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN).
Canada orders JORN

1 month ago | asiapacificdefencereporter.com | Kym Bergmann |Saab Pacific

In a sudden move, new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that his country will purchase a version of the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN). A number of countries have been interested in the technology for decades, but this is the first known sale of the Australian system. It uses High Frequency radio signals refracted by the ionosphere and can detect and track targets thousands of kilometres away.