Category : Defence
Author: Line of Defence

LoD: You’re professional experience spans several sectors and job roles. What are the key strands that connect these and that have led you to your current role as NZDIA CEO?

IH: I was trained as an aircraft engineer with Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group in England a long time ago. I loved aircraft and aviation, and working with the military came at an early age when I started my apprenticeship at the age of 16. I was on a team that carried out modifications for the fleet that went down to Stanley for the Falklands War, and in the process garnered a very good view into how the military works and how things change during a conflict situation. It was a very interesting time. 

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2021/10/14/defence-industry-enagagement-ian-harman/
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Category : Defence
Author: Kurt Bayer

The two Canadian defence contractors tasked with upgrading New Zealand's warships have become embroiled in a legal battle that has delayed getting the crucial frigates back from the British Columbia shipyards.

Lockheed Martin Canada and Seaspan Shipyards were contracted by the New Zealand Government to install new high-tech surveillance, self-defence, and combat capabilities systems on HMNZS Te Mana and the HMNZS Te Kaha.

Article: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/canadian-defence-contractors-upgrading-nzdf-warships-locked-in-legal-battle/PXWTAGO7WIWZNZEKKGOZU4KK5A/
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Category : News
Author: NZ MoD

On 24 May 2021 the Secretary of Defence delivered a speech to the Auckland branch of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs on the role of the Ministry of Defence and Secretary of Defence.

Article: https://www.defence.govt.nz/the-latest/story/secretary-of-defence-2021-speech-to-the-nziia
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Category : Defence
Author: Вчера

An aircraft carrier strike group, consisting of ships of the Navy of Great Britain, the United States, Japan, Canada, the Netherlands and New Zealand, made its passage unhindered through the waters of the South China Sea. This was told by the commander of the international AUG, British Admiral Stephen Moorhouse.

Article: https://topcor.ru/22101-kitaj-sderzhanno-otreagiroval-na-pojavlenie-krupnejshej-aug-u-svoih-beregov.html
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Category : Defence
Author: Nicholas Dynon

In this exclusive interview with chief editor Nicholas Dynon, Secretary of Defence Andrew Bridgman talks Defence Assessment, Defence Capability Plan review,  international engagement, and the Ministry’s key priorities in 2021/22.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2021/10/06/defence-secretary-key-priorities-2021-22/
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Category : Defence
Author: APDR

Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha is joining military partners as it transits the South China Sea en route to a major international defence exercise. The New Zealand Defence Force last month announced its participation in Exercise Bersama Gold 21, and that it would interact with the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) as it conducts engagement activities in the Indo-Pacific region.

Article: https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/hmnzs-te-kaha-joins-military-partners-on-transit-of-south-china-sea/
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Category : Defence
Author: MALCOLM TURNBULL

With the swirl of media soundbites, the impression has been created that the Australian government has replaced a diesel-electric French-designed submarine for a nuclear-powered American or British one. This is not the case.

Australia now has no new submarine program at all. We have cancelled the one we had with France and have a statement of intent with the UK and the US to examine the prospect of acquiring nuclear powered submarines.

Article: https://warontherocks.com/2021/10/trust-is-at-the-heart-of-australias-influence/
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Category : Defence
Author: BENJAMIN FELTON

Air Marshal Kevin Short, New Zealand’s Chief of Defence, visited Dublin over the weekend where he met Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces Lieutenant General Seán Clancy. During the meeting, they discussed ongoing negotiations between the two governments about the purchase of two former Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Lake-class Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPV) for the Irish Naval Service.

Article: https://www.overtdefense.com/2021/10/05/new-zealands-cdf-visits-ireland-as-discussion-around-ship-sale-heats-up/
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