Category : Opinion
Author: Wayne Mapp.

Judith Collins stands to be among our most important Defence Ministers ever with an opportunity to build up our naval defence capability and to realign our defence relationships, writes Wayne Mapp.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2024/01/08/judith-collins-place-in-history-mapp/
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Category : Defence
Author: Nick Lee-Frampton

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Royal New Zealand Navy recently introduced three high-speed, 41-foot Littoral Manoeuvre Craft to its fleet of nine ships, and is now testing the Australian-made 22-foot uncrewed surface vessel Bluebottle.

Article: https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2023/12/28/new-zealand-naval-chief-talks-future-fleet-unmanned-tech/
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Category : Opinion
Author: Babcock

Babcock’s Arrowhead multi-mission ship is a capable, adaptable and cost-effective platform for the Royal New Zealand Navy’s future needs, Babcock Australasia CEO Andrew Cridland says.

Article: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/sponsored/babcock-s-arrowhead-offers-perfect-fit-for-royal-new-zealand-navy
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Category : Defence
Author: Tim Fish

As the frigate HMNZS Te Mana and tanker HMNZS Aotearoa return to New Zealand following a five-month deployment, including the successful firing of two SeaCeptor missiles, the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) fleet remains at risk. 

Article: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/rnzn-hollowed-out-despite-proving-frigate-air-defence-capability
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Category : Defence
Author: NZDF Press Release

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) will soon take delivery of a 6.8-metre renewable-powered Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) to trial on a short-term lease.

Article: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/12/royal-new-zealand-navy-to-trial-ocius-bluebottle/
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Category : Defence

As wars continue in Gaza, Ukraine, and other parts of the world, a new book questions whether New Zealand ought to have a military force at all.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018917851/richard-jackson-does-nz-really-need-its-defence-force
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Category : Defence
Author: Leonardo.

Leonardo is taking part in Wings Over Wairarapa (Hood, Aerodrome, Masterton, Nov. 24 to 26, 2023), a major air festival event in New Zealand, and will exhibit technologies, products and systems for aerospace, defence, and security markets.

Article: https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/leonardo-showcases-aw159-wildcat-as-solution-for-new-zealand-maritime-helicopter-replacement/
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Category : Defence
Author: NZDF

Two successful missile firings from frigate HMNZS Te Mana signalled the final tick for both Te Mana and HMNZS Te Kaha’s capability release following their Frigate Systems Upgrade.

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/missiles-away/
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