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A new Maritime Helicopter Replacement (MHR) project has been initiated that will see the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN’s) existing eight SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters replaced from 2027-28.
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Read more: RNZN searches for naval and UAS helicopter solutions
- Article: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/rnzn-searches-for-naval-and-uas-helicopter-solutions
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Chris Hipkins says New Zealand's strong nuclear-free stance was brought up in meetings with the United States and Papua New Guinea as the two countries signed a new security pact.
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Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was quick to call the Solomon Islands-China security pact last year "gravely concerning", but Chris Hipkins isn't giving the United States' new deal with Papua New Guinea the same label.
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The Prime Minister says New Zealand is less worried about the United States bringing its military might to the Pacific than the grave concern we expressed about China's Solomon Islands security deal.
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New Zealand has been accused of trying to “sabotage” China’s relationship with Pacific island countries.
In a scathing attack on the United States and its allies, including Australia and Aotearoa, the Chinese government said the West has been undermining Beijing’s efforts in the region.
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Read more: US-China competition: New Zealand, Australia accused of 'sabotage'
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/132092051/uschina-competition-new-zealand-australia-accused-of-sabotage
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Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Saturday (local time) to maintain the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid high tensions with China, which has stepped up military pressure on the democratically governed island.
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Read more: Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen says 'war is not an option' amid China tensions
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2023/05/taiwan-president-tsai-ing-wen-says-war-is-not-an-option-amid-china-tensions.html
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Dr Reuben Steff is a senior lecturer at the University of Waikato, where he teaches courses on geopolitics, international relations and global security.
OPINION: In December 2021, the Government released a defence assessment declaring that New Zealand’s security environment was being transformed by strategic competition between the United States and China, as well as climate change.
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Read more: Diplomacy isn’t enough – we need deterrence and defence
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/opinion/132070459/diplomacy-isnt-enough--we-need-deterrence-and-defence
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Newshub Nation's political panel sat down on Saturday morning to discuss the state of the NZDF and the country's approach to AUKUS.
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Read more: Newshub Nation: Political panel discuss Defence Force funding and AUKUS
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/shows/2023/05/newshub-nation-political-panel-discuss-defence-force-funding-and-aukus.html
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