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The New Zealand debut of the Navy's brand new, purpose-built ship has been delayed by coronavirus.
HMNZS Aotearoa was originally set to be delivered in January 2020 when it was named three years ago before construction started in South Korea.
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Read more: Coronavirus delays NZ debut of Navy's largest ever ship
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300009494/coronavirus-delays-nz-debut-of-navys-largest-ever-ship
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In the late 19th century, all manner of officialdom descended on Devonport in Auckland's North Shore to witness the grand opening of Calliope Dock – and now several rare photographs marking the occasion are going up for auction.
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Read more: Calliope Dock Opening: Six original photos from 1888 going up for auction
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/121313610/calliope-dock-opening-six-original-photos-from-1888-going-up-for-auction
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Defence Force Expansion Survey
When we begin moving into long term economic recovery from this COVID-19 crisis, we will need to look at different ways we can increase employment options. One possible way would be increasing recruitment for our Defence Force.
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Read more: Should we expand the Defence Force to boost trade training and jobs post Covid-19?
- Article: https://www.nzfirst.org.nz/defence_force_expansion_survey
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Keeping up with our Navy's largest ship ⚓️🌊
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Read more: HMNZS Aotearoa - Sailing in the open sea
- Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZNavy/videos/546007196338453/
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China's first Type 075 LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock) is reportedly on fire at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai according to local media.
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Read more: China's LHD is reportedly on fire
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New Zealand is sending an air force Hercules carrying a helicopter to cyclone-damaged Vanuatu.
The Defence Force C-130 Hercules will fly to the Pacific Island nation this week carrying a private helicopter, satellite phones, chainsaw kits, and agricultural equipment, to assist with relief.
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Read more: New Zealand air force Hercules flying to Vanuatu to assist with cyclone recovery
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/120941235/new-zealand-air-force-hercules-flying-to-vanuatu-to-assist-with-cyclone-recovery
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More than 2500 families in need in the Central region will receive care packages assembled as part of the New Zealand Defence Force’s response to help support communities through the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Read more: Soldiers answer the call for families in need
- Article: https://medium.com/@nzdefenceforce/soldiers-answer-the-call-for-families-in-need-711913b34345
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The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing a $1.5 billion production contract for the next 18 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The contract includes eight aircraft for the U.S. Navy, six aircraft for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy) and four aircraft for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).
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Read more: Boeing Receives P-8A Poseidon Contract For U.S. Navy, ROK Navy & RNZAF
- Article: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/03/boeing-receives-p-8a-poseidon-contract-for-u-s-navy-rok-navy-rnzaf/
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