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No runway, no problem. According to Shield AI, with a one-way range of approximately 700 nautical miles, its V-BAT uncrewed vertical takeoff and landing system delivers agile, affordable, and persistent maritime domain awareness.
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Read more: V-BAT: A new era of maritime surveillance for New Zealand
- Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2026/01/08/v-bat-offers-maritime-surveillance-new-era/
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When the Defence Capability Plan 2025 was released on 7 April this year, I subsequently noted that whilst any new DCP is a significant event, the Defence Capability Plan 2025 was more significant than most.
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Read more: Two, Three, Four? How many new frigates for the Royal New Zealand Navy?
- Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2026/01/08/royal-new-zealand-navy-new-frigates/
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Independent investigative reporters Penny Marie and Rachel Scott have released a new video and accompanying Substack articles revealing NZ Defence Force (NZDF) training materials that depict “Christian extremists” as the opposing force on a map clearly modelled on New Zealand’s South Island.
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Read more: NZ Defence Force exercise sparks concern over portrayal of Christianity as extremism
- Article: https://dailytelegraph.co.nz/news/nz-defence-force-exercise-sparks-concern-over-portrayal-of-christianity-as-extremism/
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I think people are reading to much in to this, and they, the NZDF are training in neutralizing extremists not christains or a neutralizing a particular religious denomination.
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A Pacific security expert questions whether New Zealand should be the only country paying compensation for the sinking of the Manawanui.
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- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/582581/expert-questions-whether-new-zealand-was-only-country-involved-in-survey-before-manawanui-sank
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NZ, Japan sign defence and security agreements New Zealand and Japan have agreed two important defence and security arrangements, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today.
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Read more: NZ, Japan sign defence and security agreements
- Article: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=judith%20collins
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The Defence Force is brainstorming with local and overseas companies on how to improve intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in the oceans around New Zealand.
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Read more: Defence Force mulling how to improve surveillance of oceans
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581857/defence-force-mulling-how-to-improve-surveillance-of-oceans
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New Zealand is approaching a pivotal decision on the future of its surface combatant fleet as the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) looks to replace its Anzac-class frigates in the mid-2030s. Two designs have emerged as the most likely contenders: Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class and the British Type 31 frigate.
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Read more: New Zealand’s frigate choice: Mogami or Type 31?
- Article: https://www.navylookout.com/new-zealands-frigate-choice-mogami-or-type-31/
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The NZ Defence Force wants to put in ground terminals next year for its main military satellite system.
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Read more: NZDF wants to build ground terminals for military satellite system
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581347/nzdf-wants-to-build-ground-terminals-for-military-satellite-system
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