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Defence industry at Avalon Airshow, with Sikorsky Australia’s Cliff Kyle

Defence industry at Avalon Airshow, with Sikorsky Australia’s Cliff Kyle

Released Thursday, 24th April 2025
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Defence industry at Avalon Airshow, with Sikorsky Australia’s Cliff Kyle

Defence industry at Avalon Airshow, with Sikorsky Australia’s Cliff Kyle

Defence industry at Avalon Airshow, with Sikorsky Australia’s Cliff Kyle

Defence industry at Avalon Airshow, with Sikorsky Australia’s Cliff Kyle

Thursday, 24th April 2025
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In this special defence aviation episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Robert Dougherty catches up with Cliff Kyle, Sikorsky Australia general manager and former Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm aerospace engineer, on the sidelines of the Avalon Australian International Airshow.

The pair discuss the modernisation of the Australian Defence Force’s rotary aircraft fleet, including:

  • Uplift in the Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter capability.
  • The servicing and operations of the Royal Australian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fleet.
  • Kyle’s perspectives on workforce growth, apprenticeship plans, training and sustainable infrastructure.

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The Defence Connect Podcast Network hosts a unique series of podcasts, featuring discussions with key enablers from across the Australian defence industry.The podcasts provide the perfect blend of business intelligence and insights from a range of guests, which include government officials, ADF personnel, industry stakeholders, and members of the academic community.By aligning ourselves with the ADF and the Commonwealth government, we are uniquely placed to deliver a dynamic 360° platform that bridges the gap between the customer (Defence) and industry.We split our focus not just into the traditional sectors of Land (Army), Air (Air Force) and Sea (Navy), but into the six new Capability Streams:- Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare and Cyber- Key Enablers- Air and Sea Lift- Maritime and Anti-Submarine Warfare- Strike and Air Combat- Land Combat and Amphibious WarfareAs Defence moves to ensure the Force Structure Review and the First Principles Review: Creating One Defence plans are met, Australian industry involvement is critical for mission success.The Defence Connect Podcast Network will provide you and your business with valuable lessons, tips and insights into the industry, putting your company in the best position to take part in the increased Defence spending.We’ll cover every aspect of doing business in the defence industry, from the tender process to recruitment, success stories, access points to Defence, smart business strategies, and geopolitical insights.Subscribe to the Defence Connect network and be part of this exciting and innovative industry.

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