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The pact is being called AUKUS, verbally resembling Roman underworld god and punisher of broken oaths Orcus, and sees Australia (A), the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) sharing technology, supply chains and industrial bases.
Perhaps most notably, among the technology being shared is capacity for Australia to build nuclear-powered submarines with the stated aim of promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Read more: New Zealand a winner in AUKUS agreement, but risks remain - experts
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/451641/new-zealand-a-winner-in-aukus-agreement-but-risks-remain-experts
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A new defence pact has been announced between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States with the trio intending to share advanced technologies, likely to counter China's growing dominance.
The three nations will share information in key technological areas, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and nuclear submarines.
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- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2021/09/new-australia-united-kingdom-united-states-defence-pact-sidelines-new-zealand-focus-on-nuclear-capabilities.html
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As three of New Zealand's traditional allies announced a new defence pact on Thursday, Aotearoa's nuclear-free stance was back in the spotlight as a central pillar to our nation's identity.
New Zealand's absence from the new AUKUS pact - made up of some of our closest partners with a focus on the Indo-Pacific - raised some eyebrows here and overseas. Claims of Aotearoa being side-lined have been used by some to add to a narrative perpetuated earlier this year that it was on the outer of the Five Eyes group due to its relationship with China.
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- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/09/aukus-s-impact-on-new-zealand-nuclear-policy-unchanged-five-eyes-will-endure-in-face-of-new-defence-pact.html
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Those that know me, know I want to increase spending on our defence force (not just the Navy) However, I want to get back to at least a four frigate navy and I want to up-spec our navy and give them some teeth...
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Read more: Future Royal New Zealand Navy
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Read more: Building New Zealand's Future Navy
- Article: https://www.incline.org.nz/home/building-new-zealands-future-navy
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Read more: ANZAC Class 2.0? Opportunities for Cooperation Between Australia and New Zealand
- Article: https://www.incline.org.nz/home/anzac-class-20-opportunities-for-cooperation-between-australia-and-new-zealand
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The New Zealand Defence Force is to participate in an international defence exercise in South East Asia and will also interact with the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) as it conducts engagement activities in the Indo-Pacific region.
Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha and replenishment tanker HMNZS Aotearoa, with a Seasprite helicopter on board, have this week departed Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf for the next 2-3 months at sea.
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Read more: NZDF exercises with international counterparts in South East Asia
- Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/nzdf/news/nzdf-exercises-with-international-counterparts-in-south-east-asia/
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MELBOURNE, Australia — The New Zealand Ministry of Defence has awarded L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) a prime systems integration contract to design, build and install an upgraded communications system to help confront the evolving challenges faced by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).
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- Article: https://www.l3harris.com/newsroom/trade-release/2021/03/new-zealand-ministry-defence-awards-l3harris-technologies
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