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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is reportedly considering a move to axe its eight-strong fleet of SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite multi-role maritime helicopters as part of a 6.5% cut in defence spending – equivalent to NZ$150m (US$91.23m) – that has been requested by the New Zealand government.
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Read more: New Zealand considers axing Super Seasprite helicopter fleet
- Article: https://www.key.aero/article/new-zealand-considers-axing-super-seasprite-helicopter-fleet
- Note from Nighthawk.NZ:
There were rumors that the NZDF were thinking of leasing some of the RN's WildCats as an interim.
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Semi-automatics could make a return to gun ranges with New Zealand's firearms laws in for a major shakeup this term.
National and ACT agreed to rewrite the Arms Act - in place since the early 1980s - as part of its Coalition arrangement.
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Read more: Semi-automatic firearms back on the table in gun laws shakeup
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/02/semi-automatic-firearms-back-on-the-table-in-gun-laws-shakeup.html
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France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday (local time) there was no consensus on sending troops to Ukraine, but the subject could not be ruled out.
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- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2024/02/emmanuel-macron-says-sending-troops-to-ukraine-cannot-be-ruled-out-what-are-other-european-countries-saying.html
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As the Government extends a military mission to train Ukrainian soldiers, Kiwi troops tell of their efforts on an ‘incomprehensible’ warfield. ‘It’s in our blood to help.’
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Read more: Inside the Kiwi effort to train Ukraine soldiers
- Article: https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/23/inside-the-kiwi-effort-to-train-ukraine-soldiers/
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The New Zealand government is considering the retirement of its Kaman SH-2 Seasprite helicopter fleet.
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Read more: NZDF considers retiring Seasprite helicopters
- Article: https://www.airmedandrescue.com/latest/news/nzdf-considers-retiring-seasprite-helicopters
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There was also rumors and talk about leasing a few WildCats from the RN.
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Read more: JOINT STATEMENT ON AUSTRALIA-NEW ZEALAND MINISTERIAL CONSULTATIONS (ANZMIN) 2024
- Article: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/joint-statement-australia-new-zealand-ministerial-consultations-anzmin-2024
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Winston Peters and Judith Collins are right now on the way to Melbourne for the first meeting between both the Foreign and Defence Ministers of New Zealand and Australia.
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- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/01/judith-collins-winston-peters-head-to-australia-for-meeting-with-foreign-defence-counterparts.html
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The Prime Minister has confirmed the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will have an increased Budget despite the Government being focused on departments cutting costs.
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Read more: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirms NZDF will have increased Budget
- Article: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirms NZDF will have increased Budget
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Pm luxy say NZDFwill get an increase in budget but still have to find savings... another words..."Lets rob Peter to pay Paul".
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