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My last article canvassed whether New Zealand should increase defence spending to 2% of GDP, and what would a decision entail. Since then, the case to do so has become stronger. However, this also means developing a clear understanding of how best to undertake this goal.
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Read more: What a realistic increase in Defence spending can deliver
- Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2022/09/29/realistic-increase-in-defence-spending/
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Unmanned aircraft have always contained virtually limitless promise, though sometimes people need to be able to see to believe.
A generation of American troops, their allies and leaders got to know the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper as intelligence and counter-terrorism tools, with important combat air support roles, too. But could these and newer aircraft play a different position in different environments elsewhere?
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Read more: RIMPAC 2022 underscores game-changing value of MQ-9B SeaGuardian
- Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2022/10/06/uas-prove-ready-for-new-roles-at-rimpac/
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Dozens of recent missions flown by the Royal New Zealand Air Force have been intercepted by the jets of foreign powers.
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Read more: Kiwi Air Force missions repeatedly intercepted by foreign military jets
- Article: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/exclusive-kiwi-air-force-missions-repeatedly-intercepted-by-foreign-military-jets/NCTXWT7YSNHAJJBHKNUXBY26OU/
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The New Zealand Army’s requirement for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) was of interest to several exhibitors at Land Forces 2022. Through Tranche Two of the Network Enabled Army (NEA) program, the New Zealand Army is seeking to acquire a mature UAS capability across a variety of size classes.
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Read more: NZ Army seeks MOTS UAS capabilities
- Article: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/defence/unmanned/nz-army-seeks-mots-uas-capabilities
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Four former New Zealand Defence Force personnel have been warned their decision to work for a South African flight school will likely impact any future employment with the force.
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- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2022/12/defence-force-personnel-issued-warnings-after-signing-up-with-china-linked-south-african-flight-school.html
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The country’s top military brass has gathered at Ōhakea Air Base to welcome the first of four new P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
They will replace the fleet of six P-3 Orions, which have been in service for more than 50 years.
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Read more: New Zealand Air Force’s new Poseidon arrives at Ōhakea Air Base - three more to follow
- Article: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/new-zealand-air-forces-new-poseidon-arrives-at-ohakea-air-base-three-more-to-follow/RR5IXIQNMJHKPGNAS7MVEPGRLI/
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Three of New Zealand's nine navy ships are sitting idle in port as defence personnel leave the force for better salaries.
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Read more: Third of NZ navy ships idle as defence force staff leave
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/480354/third-of-nz-navy-ships-idle-as-defence-force-staff-leave
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The first of four maritime patrol aircraft has touched down in New Zealand, just four years after the government secured approval for the acquisition from the United States.
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Read more: RNZAF receives first P-8A Poseidon aircraft
- Article: https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/maritime-antisub/11111-rnzaf-receives-first-p-8a-poseidon-aircraft
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