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- Category : Defence
The New Zealand Army will take delivery of three new sets of small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (sUAS) and remote ground sensor (RGS) systems in 2024.
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Read more: New surveillance drones for NZDF
- Article: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/defence/unmanned/new-surveillance-drones-for-nzdf
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- Category : Defence
New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed on Operation Tīeke in the United Kingdom have marked the departure of the latest intake of Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) soldiers to complete their basic infantry training – with the Kiwis now readying to pivot to a new training approach.
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Read more: NZDF pivots in training package for Ukraine
- Article: https://www.contactairlandandsea.com/2024/05/22/nzdf-pivots-in-training-package-for-ukraine/
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- Category : Opinion
Chinese ambassador Wang Xiaolong’s decision to insert himself into NZ’s Aukus debate makes it clear we are now in the regional power politics game, Nicholas Khoo writes
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Read more: How to handle China’s ‘big stick’ diplomacy on Aukus
- Article: https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/05/28/how-to-handle-chinas-big-stick-diplomacy-on-aukus/
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- Category : Defence
The government has extended Defence Force (NZDF) deployments to Africa and the Middle East, including supporting United Nations efforts on contested Israel and Arab country borders.
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Read more: Government extends Defence Force deployments to Middle East and Africa
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/517769/government-extends-defence-force-deployments-to-middle-east-and-africa
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- Category : Opinion
New Zealand supports a United States military strategy to get hold of commercial space technologies in a conflict, including in a "surge" if required.
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Read more: NZ companies could benefit from US military space strategy, documents show
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/517691/nz-companies-could-benefit-from-us-military-space-strategy-documents-show
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- Category : Analysis
Analysis - A headline on a Fox News op-ed recently read: The First Space War Is Coming. Here Are Three Things the US Must Do to Win.
You will have to read it if you want to find out.
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Read more: War in space: US Space Force looks to tie in allies, including New Zealand
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/517668/war-in-space-us-space-force-looks-to-tie-in-allies-including-new-zealand
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- Category : News
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed the New Zealand Defence Force has been given clearance by French authorities to leave for New Caledonia, where around 250 New Zealanders have been trapped amid ongoing riots and looting.
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Read more: NZDF rescue flight approved for stranded Kiwis in New Caledonia, leaving in next hour
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/05/rescue-flight-for-stranded-kiwis-in-new-caledonia-leaving-in-next-hour.html
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- Category : Defence
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is ready to send a Hercules to Noumea to bring New Zealanders home as soon as the French give permission to do so.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is in contact with around 250 New Zealanders in New Caledonia registered on SafeTravel. But they cannot leave until the airport has reopened and the roads are safe to use.
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Read more: Defence Force Hercules awaits French approval before heading to New Caledonia
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/517266/defence-force-hercules-awaits-french-approval-before-heading-to-new-caledonia
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