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PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) conducts a Replenishment at Sea with the New Zealand oiler HMNZS Aotearoa. Howard is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photos by Ensign Morgan Bollinger)
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Read more: USS Howard Conducts Underway Operations with New Zealand oiler HMNZS Aotearoa
- Article: https://usdefensestory.com/uss-howard-conducts-underway-operations-with-new-zealand-oiler-hmnzs-aotearoa/
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For the first time in five years, a US Navy vessel has docked in New Zealand waters.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard is in Wellington to take part in exercises and engagements with our Defence Force (NZDF).
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A Chinese spy ship entered waters in New Zealand’s economic zone, after spending time near Australia.
A spokesperson for the Australian Defence Force confirmed a ship belonging to the People’s Liberation Army operated off Australia’s east coast in August of this year.
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Read more: NZDF confirms Chinese spy ship entered NZ ‘economic zone’
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2021/11/26/chinese-spy-ship-was-reportedly-heading-towards-nz-after-australia/
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Read more: More on Threats, Less about Risks: New Zealand's Changing National Security Calculus
- Article: https://www.incline.org.nz/home/more-on-threats-less-about-risks-new-zealands-changing-national-security-calculus
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Read more: HMNZS Canterbury back from maintenance.
- Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZNavy/posts/10161438963353009
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The patrols are being coordinated with the nations of Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu, with the areas for survey also being covered by aerial surveillance involving the HMNZS Wellington’s embarked Seasprite helicopter from No. 6 Squadron, and the Orion from No. 5 Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).
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Read more: NZDF ship, aircraft help ensure Pacific fishing rules are followed
- Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/news/nzdf-ship-aircraft-help-ensure-pacific-fishing-rules-are-followed/
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A United States Navy ship will visit New Zealand in the next fortnight, it's been announced, providing an opportunity for our Defence Force (NZDF) to receive more training.
The vessel - an Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer - will berth in Wellington at some point this month, the NZDF announced on Wednesday. While on our shores, the ship's crew will train and interact with NZDF personnel, as well as take part in interoperability exercises and official engagements.
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Read more: United States Navy ship to visit New Zealand this month
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/11/united-states-navy-ship-to-visit-new-zealand-this-month.html
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Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), Rear Admiral David Proctor, said the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and RNZN were looking forward to the visit. The vessel will berth in Wellington.
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Read more: United States Navy Ship to visit New Zealand
- Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/news/united-states-navy-ship-to-visit-new-zealand/
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