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In How to defend Australia, I argued that if we are to take our defence seriously, we need to prepare to defend Australia from a major Asian power independently. That is necessary, I said, because we can no longer take the support of powerful allies for granted in the decades ahead.
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Read more: Why Australia cannot rely on the US
- Article: https://navalinstitute.com.au/why-australia-cannot-rely-on-the-us/
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Various photos of the RNZN Navy SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite in action (older and new)
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Read more: Navy SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite
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As I looked closer at the concept art for HMNZS Aotearoa I notice a few minor details...
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Read more: HMNZS Aotearoa Armament
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HMNZS Te Mana turned 20 years old this week! She is, of course, in Canada for her Frigate Systems Upgrade, and proudly showing off her birthday look with new masts installed. Back in New Zealand, her ship's company celebrated with birthday cake and morning tea in Te Mana's honour.
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Read more: HMNZS Te Mana Upgrades
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Delivering a successful procurement programme in any industry or enterprise is challenging. Add to that the sensitivity and reliability demanded of a military organisation based in one of the world’s most remote locations, and the challenges become significant.
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Read more: NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCE: ON THE PROCUREMENT FRONTLINE
Minister for Veterans Ron Mark has announced today the Coalition Government’s initial response to work completed by the independent statutory body, the Veterans’ Advisory Board.
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Read more: How New Zealand defines and recognises veterans
- Article: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/how-new-zealand-defines-and-recognises-veterans
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Aotearoa heads to sea for the first time during her Builders Sea Trials in Korea.
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Read more: HMNZS Aotearoa Starting Sea Trials
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NEWS || We’re sending a number of our assets and personnel to assist in the emergency response following the eruption on White Island. We’ll be working under the direction of New Zealand Police but we’ve sent a number of assets to the area to help as needed.
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Read more: NZ Defence Force ready to help at White Island
- Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZDefenceForce/?eid=ARDiIZH06AxwHTwCPCJXiuZI0xSeJMOs6jlV4s72n-urHdwXq8yQA2JBjoFBce4CVHP-8Hlp-JvxwLpR
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