EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 3 MIN
John Wineera: Retired Lieutenant Colonel and defence expert on the new planes, helicopters, defence spend
from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB
Our defence aircraft could soon be playing cat-and-mouse with submarines following a multibillion-dollar investment. The Governments putting $2.7 billion towards two new Airbus A321 planes to replace older planes. Five Seahawk helicopters are also being bought, equipped with anti-submarine torpedo systems. Retired Lieutenant Colonel and defence expert Josh Wineera told Ryan Bridge the helicopters will bring military combat to the next level. He says they're essentially a submarine-hunting aircraft, but can also carry out other tasks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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John Wineera: Retired Lieutenant Colonel and defence expert on the new planes, helicopters, defence spend
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