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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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Sounds like a pitch or advert for a book or something... more wishy washy BS

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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Category : News
Author: Cassandra Morgan

Australian naval divers have been injured after an "unsafe and unprofessional" run-in with a Chinese warship.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/301011222/australia-condemns-unsafe-runin-with-chinese-warship?fbclid=IwAR13Zsd949U5sia6fsibYIQWbrUY6dDUKXux8g6yPkYyTXnFoYwGjTTNV_c
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