Australian air show displays defence technology

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Updated March 17, 2009 21:35:51

The biggest air show in Australia finished in the state of Victoria on the weekend, and arms sales to Asia were a significant part of it.

As well as aerobatic displays by advanced fighter jets, parachutists and even an individual jet pack demonstration, the show provides a showcase for Australian defence technology.

Presenter: Bruce Hill
Speakers: Kym Bergmann, Asia Pacific Defence Reporter magazine; Mark Dougan, Managing director of aerospace consulting company Frost and Sullivan; Bruce Lemkin, United States Deputy Undersecretary of the Airforce for International Affairs

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