Author: George Block

Military helicopters have had to be re-routed after complaints from residents living near the Papakura Military Camp – home of the Special Air Service (SAS).

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/116403882/aucklanders-near-papakura-sas-base-complain-of-helicopters-and-engine-noise
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The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is to equip its Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets with the same AN/ASG-34 podded infrared search-and-track (IRST) system as carried by the US Navy (USN).

Article: https://www.janes.com/article/91754/raaf-to-fit-super-hornets-with-irst
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Author: New Zealand Defence Force

Learning from each other. Some of our New Zealand Army reservists are currently undertaking training in Malaysia as part of Exercise Bersama Lima. Recently, Australian Army Military Policeman introduced our reservists to their combat marksmanship continuum, which included room clearance during fire team drills, and considerations into movement and operation in a complex multi-level, multi-faceted urban environment.

Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZDefenceForce/posts/2411404535563345
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Author: Royal New Zealand Navy

When you go to the bridge of the ship to watch the sunset and all you see is sea spray 🌊

HMNZS Otago takes on a bit of a chop as she sailed back home after conducting Western Pacific fisheries patrols. How would you cope on Otago in swells like this?

Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZNavy/videos/424699985068480/
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The New Zealand Defense Minister revealed plans to procure a new fleet of High Mobility Utility Light Vehicles with a budget of NZ$18.6 million (US$12.3 million), and up to 43 units of Protected Vehicles Medium.  This are part of the first phase of procurement of vehicles to replace existing ageing assets in the New Zealand Army (NZA) under the Defence Capability Plan 2019.

Article: https://www.asiapacificdefensejournal.com/2019/07/new-zealand-to-start-first-phase-of.html
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Author: Royal New Zealand Navy

Friday fire 🔥The crew onboard HMNZS Canterbury make the most of the open seas by firing the .50 Cal machine guns as part of an intensive gunnery exercise. This type of regular armament training ensures our personnel maintain operational readiness.

Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZNavy/videos/726615541143585/
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Author: APDR

ey appointments reaffirm commitment to delivery and growth in the region August 30, 019 – CANBERRA, Australia – Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) announced today that, effective 1 September, Joe North has been appointed Chief Executive, Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand, with Scott Thompson assuming the newly created position of Deputy Country Executive, Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand.

Article: https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/new-executive-leadership-announced-for-lockheed-martin-australia-and-new-zealand/
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