Category : Defence
Author: Royal New Zealand Navy

Outgoing for incoming ... Launching decoys to distract and confuse inbound sensor-guided missiles, is a key tool in a frigate’s counter-measures armoury. Both HMNZS Te Kaha and Te Mana are now fitted with the Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) as part of the extensive Frigate Upgrade Programme they’ve undertaken in Canada.

Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZNavy/posts/10161455035158009
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Category : Defence
Author: NZDF

The two ships were also able to conduct exercises to improve interoperability as they sailed from the area around Kadavu Island out into the Fiji Exclusive Economic Zone to carry out patrols.

Article: https://nzdf.mil.nz/news/new-zealand-and-fiji-navies-collaborate-in-border-patrol-operation/
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Category : Defence
Author: Cushla Norman

Covid-19 is taking a toll on the New Zealand Army, with a spike in the numbers leaving, driven partly by discontent over deployment to MIQ duties.

Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2021/11/27/nz-army-sees-spike-in-troops-leaving-force-over-miq-burnout/
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Category : Defence
Author: VA Worker

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) conducts a Replenishment at Sea with the New Zealand oiler HMNZS Aotearoa. Howard is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photos by Ensign Morgan Bollinger)

Article: https://usdefensestory.com/uss-howard-conducts-underway-operations-with-new-zealand-oiler-hmnzs-aotearoa/
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Category : News
Author: Mitchell Alexander

For the first time in five years, a US Navy vessel has docked in New Zealand waters.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard is in Wellington to take part in exercises and engagements with our Defence Force (NZDF).

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/11/missiles-rockets-and-torpedoes-a-look-onboard-uss-howard-the-us-navy-ship-docked-in-wellington.html
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Author: TVNZ

A Chinese spy ship entered waters in New Zealand’s economic zone, after spending time near Australia.

A spokesperson for the Australian Defence Force confirmed a ship belonging to the People’s Liberation Army operated off Australia’s east coast in August of this year.

Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2021/11/26/chinese-spy-ship-was-reportedly-heading-towards-nz-after-australia/
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Category : Defence
Author: Robert Ayson
It takes a lot for me to get focused on questions of methodology. But my interest was piqued by this week’s media coverage of the Ministry of Defence’s thinking as it prepares a new Defence Assessment (normally the part way mark towards a new Defence White Paper).

Article: https://www.incline.org.nz/home/more-on-threats-less-about-risks-new-zealands-changing-national-security-calculus
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Author: RNZN
Welcome home, HMNZS Canterbury. After four months away and 80,000 hours of refurbishment undertaken in Singapore, HMNZS Canterbury proudly sailed into Waitematā Harbour yesterday after a two-week transit, ready and willing to take on any operation - once the crew get some rest of course!

Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZNavy/posts/10161438963353009
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