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The government's $2 billion spend on new naval helicopters is being welcomed by experts, but the opposition says other problems need just as much focus.
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Read more: Navy helicopter upgrade needed after Seasprites 'worked to the bone' - experts
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/559902/navy-helicopter-upgrade-needed-after-seasprites-worked-to-the-bone-experts
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The Defence Force (NZDF) says it is aware the United States wants to expand options for rocket launches, but that it has nothing to do with it.
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Read more: US plans to expand rocket launch options 'nothing to do with' NZ Defence Force
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/561384/us-plans-to-expand-rocket-launch-options-nothing-to-do-with-nz-defence-force
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Heading into next week's Budget, Judith Collins would not want any more money for weapons, even if it was offered to her.
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Read more: A surplus of defence riches, but lack of skill and experience
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/561172/a-surplus-of-defence-riches-but-lack-of-skill-and-experience
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Analysis: The USS Buchanan was turned back. The USS Great Bridge was turned back. So what changed to allow warships like USS Blue Ridge into NZ?
Here’s one for the ship spotters. One of the biggest American warships ever to visit New Zealand sailed into Wellington on Friday morning.
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Read more: How the grand old dame of the US Navy navigated NZ’s nuke-free policy
- Article: https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/05/16/how-the-grand-old-dame-of-the-us-navy-navigated-nzs-nuke-free-policy/
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The US 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) has arrived in Wellington, marking its first visit to New Zealand and its capital city.
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Read more: US navy fleet flagship arrives for first New Zealand visit
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360691054/us-navy-fleet-flagship-arrives-first-new-zealand-visit
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Not to be confused with the Blue Ridge Ferry.

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A VAMTAC ST5 prototype vehicle is scheduled to land in New Zealand shortly, following its transport from the UROVESA military vehicle factory in Galicia, Spain, on board one of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s new Hercules C-130J-30 aircraft.
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Read more: VAMTAC vehicle prototype on way to New Zealand
- Article: https://defence.govt.nz/news/vamtac-vehicle-prototype-on-way-to-new-zealand/
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was among the world leaders on a teleconference call regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine at the weekend.
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Read more: Luxon on the phone with global leaders about Ukraine talks
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/560681/luxon-on-the-phone-with-global-leaders-about-ukraine-talks
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The Trump administration in the United States is cutting generals, while increasing spending to make its military more lethal. Should the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) do the same?
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Read more: US cuts back on generals to boost 'lethality' - should NZDF follow suit?
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/560649/us-cuts-back-on-generals-to-boost-lethality-should-nzdf-follow-suit
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