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Category : Opinion
Author: RNZ

The Defence Force has found no record of any correspondence in the last 16 years about unidentified flying objects.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/science-and-technology/2495764/defence-force-has-no-record-of-ufo-correspondence-since-2010
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Author: Mark Jennings

Former Royal Navy Vice Admiral, Sir Nick Hine, says claims that advances in drone technology mean New Zealand doesn’t need to buy new frigates are wrong. Instead, he argues, modern frigates will sit at the centre of a new high-tech, hybrid navy.

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Article: https://newsroom.co.nz/2026/11/10/drones-can-supplement-new-frigates-but-not-replace-them-sir-nick-hine/
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Author: Phil Pennington

The NZ Defence Force (NZDF) has emerged from a series of high-tech experiments with the US army with a wishlist for more strike drones, more powerful batteries and more integrated robots, but also with a need to get the basics right - like more help with flights home for soldiers.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/2306252/desert-wargames-tax-batteries-feed-tech-wishlist
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Author: Jonathan Milne

Defence chiefs ‘polish their arse on a seat in Wellington’ without learning the lessons of modern asymmetric warfare from Ukraine, says Ron Mark.

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Article: https://newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/29/nz-first-would-cancel-8b-replacement-frigates/
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 Even though I agree with Ron Mark on most defense issues... cancelling the frigates is something I disagree with...  

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Author: Phil Pennington

The defence force has landed on a stepping-stone towards getting counter-drone systems that can shoot down drones.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/2099094/new-zealand-takes-stepping-stone-to-shooting-down-drones
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Author: NZDF

The United States Armed Forces has again recognised the skills of New Zealand Defence Force warrant officers with the awarding of a Legion of Merit.

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Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/nz-army-warrant-officer-receives-legion-of-merit-for-world-stage-representation/
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Author: US State Department

The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of New Zealand for MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $1.5 billion.

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Article: https://www.state.gov/releases/bureau-of-political-military-affairs/2026/06/new-zealand-mh-60r-multi-mission-helicopters/
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Author: Gordon Arthur

New Zealand has finally signed on the dotted line for the Sikorsky MH-60R naval helicopters that it has been eyeing for some time to replace its fleet of eight Kaman SH-2G(I) Super Seasprites.

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Article: https://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/2026/10/nz-buys-mh-60r-helicopters-through-fms-foc/
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  1. Purchase of maritime helicopters confirmed
  2. Five Eyes nears deal on military AI project
  3. NZDF tenders for new $20 million polar drone
  4. Jack Captein named as former New Zealand Army soldier in attempted espionage case

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