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Author: Pallavi Madhiraju

In a transformative step for New Zealand’s tactical airlift capabilities, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has delivered the first of five C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to the New Zealand Ministry of Defence and New Zealand Defence Force. This significant milestone was celebrated during a ceremony held at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Marietta, Georgia, on August 8, 2024. This delivery marks a pivotal upgrade for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), which has relied on its C-130H fleet for nearly six decades.

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Article: https://www.airdatanews.com/new-zealand-takes-delivery-of-first-c-130j-hercules/
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Author: Ricardo Meier
Delivery ceremony held at Lockheed Martin’s Marietta, Georgia facility on August 8. Country to receive five tactical airlifters
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Article: https://www.airdatanews.com/new-zealand-takes-delivery-of-first-c-130j-hercules/
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Author: NZDF

New Zealand Army personnel from the Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifles (QAMR) were recently tested at an armoured troop-level fire and manoeuvre exercise at Waiouru. From providing accurate support fires to conducting assaults on simulated enemy positions, Exercise Hill 60 saw NZ Army troops successfully complete 24-hour live firing battle handling exercises in the Waiouru Military Training Area.

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Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/new-zealand-army-battles-tough-conditions-during-valuable-armoured-vehicle-exercise/
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Author: Wayne Mapp

There can be little doubt that the soon to be released Defence Capability Plan will require substantial new expenditure over the next decade, writes Dr Wayne Mapp.

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Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2024/07/18/quantity-capability-investment-needed-in-defence/
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Author: Phil Pennington

The US has included New Zealand under a military trade law that exists to "support [the] national security objectives of the United States" - without the New Zealand government's involvement.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/517453/new-zealand-quietly-added-to-us-military-trade-law
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Author: Phil Pennington

The Defence Force has been helping the US military with artificial intelligence-powered weapons to speed up what they call "kill chains".

US reports show the NZDF is one of a half dozen militaries involved in regular exercises to link American and allied war-fighting technology more closely.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/523908/nz-joins-us-military-exercises-deploying-ai-for-kill-chains
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Author: NZDF

Aircraft belonging to the air forces of France, Germany and Spain are due to arrive at Base Ohakea this afternoon as crew and personnel make a goodwill visit to the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

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Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/european-air-forces-flying-in-for-new-zealand-visit/
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The Australian surface combatant review’s recommendations around Tier 2 general purpose frigates pose interesting questions for New Zealand, writes maritime capability specialist and former Royal New Zealand Navy Officer Andrew Watts.

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Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2024/07/11/australian-surface-combatant-review/
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