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The Defence Minister says no one put pressure on the government to put extra billions of dollars into the military.
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- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/560234/minister-judith-collins-says-no-allies-have-put-pressure-on-government-to-up-defence-spending
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Defence Minister Judith Collins has clarified a new $957 million boost to the Defence Force is in addition to the previously announced $12 billion Defence Capability Plan.
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Read more: Budget 2025: Over $2b for naval helicopters, extra $957m for defence
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/05/04/budget-2025-over-2b-for-naval-helicopters-extra-957m-for-defence/
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I am happy with the news, not happy with the number of air frames the Defence Minister said which is 5... they originally had 8 Seasprites across the fleet that was enough to have three air worthy (until age and spare parts hampered this) so why are starting off with five which is the number we have left in service now...
Two frigates, HMNZS Te Kaha, Te Mana, Aotearoa, Canterbury, Otago, Wellington and remember Canterbury can operate multiple helo's also thinking of her replacement with a proper LPD or small LHD and the future SOPV is back on the table five is simply not enough.
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The government has set aside $2 billion from this year's Budget to replace the navy's Seasprite helicopters, boosting their disaster response and aid capabilities.
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Read more: Defence Force maritime helicopters to be replaced at cost of over $2 billion
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/559866/defence-force-maritime-helicopters-to-be-replaced-at-cost-of-over-2-billion
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- Note from Nighthawk.NZ:
I am happy with the news, not happy with the number of air frames the Defence Minister said which is 5... they originally had 8 Seasprites across the fleet that was enough to have three air worthy (until age and spare parts hampered this) so why are starting off with 5 which is the number we have left in service now...
Two frigates, HMNZS Te Kaha, Te Mana, Aotearoa, Canterbury, Otago, Wellington and remember Canterbury can operate multiple helo's also thinking of her replacement with a proper LPD or small LHD and the future SOPV is back on the table five is simply not enough.
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The crew of HMNZS Taupo have assisted in a stormy night rescue of two yachties forced to abandon ship near Rangitoto Island in Auckland this morning.
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Read more: HMNZS Taupo aids in rescue after yacht grounding
- Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/hmnzs-taupo-aids-in-rescue-after-yacht-grounding/
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A Kiwi-built amateur rocket is believed to have set a record as not just the country's first but one of the fastest launched into space — all with home brewed beer and gin onboard.
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Read more: Kiwi-built amateur rocket reaches space: 'Pretty amazing'
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/30/kiwi-built-amateur-rocket-reaches-space-pretty-amazing/
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The NZ Defence Force (NZDF) says it is learning "immediate lessons" about the use of drones from the technology's deployment in Ukraine.
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Read more: Drone warfare: NZDF 'plugged in' to lessons on use
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558943/drone-warfare-nzdf-plugged-in-to-lessons-on-use
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Analysis: Following some very public protests - including Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata handing back his medal - the government's announcement of an expanded official definition of the term 'veteran' brings some good news for former military personnel before this year's Anzac Day.
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Read more: Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember military veterans
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/559009/aside-from-anzac-day-nz-has-been-slow-to-remember-military-veterans
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