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Author: Jenna Lynch

A small team from the New Zealand Defence Force is being deployed to the Red Sea in the Middle East as tensions continue to escalate over Houthi attacks.  

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/01/how-nz-defence-force-will-contribute-in-middle-east-amid-houthi-strikes.html
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Author: Trent Doyle & Grace Thomas

The Government has issued a statement in support of the joint US and UK attacks on Houthi fighters in Yemen on Friday.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/01/foreign-minister-peters-defence-minister-collins-issue-statement-supporting-us-uk-air-strikes-on-houthis-in-yemen.html
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Author: Judith Collins

We need to work well with others, to contribute, to innovate and to look for opportunities to be better together. AUKUS Pillar II may provide additional opportunity for New Zealand, writes Defence Minister Judith Collins, but it’s early days.

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Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2024/01/05/judith-collins-innovation-opportunities/
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Category : Opinion
Author: Hon Peeni Henare.

Opposition Spokesperson for Defence Hon Peeni Henare reflects on the achievements of the previous government and sets out his approach to constructively challenging the new government on Defence matters.

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Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2024/01/06/peeni-henare-bipartisan-support-crucial-for-defence/
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Author: Wayne Mapp.

Judith Collins stands to be among our most important Defence Ministers ever with an opportunity to build up our naval defence capability and to realign our defence relationships, writes Wayne Mapp.

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Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2024/01/08/judith-collins-place-in-history-mapp/
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Author: Nick Lee-Frampton

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Royal New Zealand Navy recently introduced three high-speed, 41-foot Littoral Manoeuvre Craft to its fleet of nine ships, and is now testing the Australian-made 22-foot uncrewed surface vessel Bluebottle.

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Article: https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2023/12/28/new-zealand-naval-chief-talks-future-fleet-unmanned-tech/
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Author: Babcock

Babcock’s Arrowhead multi-mission ship is a capable, adaptable and cost-effective platform for the Royal New Zealand Navy’s future needs, Babcock Australasia CEO Andrew Cridland says.

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Article: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/sponsored/babcock-s-arrowhead-offers-perfect-fit-for-royal-new-zealand-navy
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Author: Tim Fish

As the frigate HMNZS Te Mana and tanker HMNZS Aotearoa return to New Zealand following a five-month deployment, including the successful firing of two SeaCeptor missiles, the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) fleet remains at risk. 

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Article: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/rnzn-hollowed-out-despite-proving-frigate-air-defence-capability
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  1. New Zealand not too scared to call out China, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says
  2. Winston Peters seeks closer ties with Five Eyes powers
  3. Royal New Zealand Navy To Trial Ocius Bluebottle
  4. New Zealand’s foreign policy resets on AUKUS, Gaza and Ukraine

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