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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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Read more: A place in history is in New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins’ future
- Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2024/01/08/judith-collins-place-in-history-mapp/
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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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Read more: New Zealand naval chief talks future fleet, unmanned tech
- Article: https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2023/12/28/new-zealand-naval-chief-talks-future-fleet-unmanned-tech/
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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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Read more: Babcock’s Arrowhead offers perfect fit for Royal New Zealand Navy
- Article: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/sponsored/babcock-s-arrowhead-offers-perfect-fit-for-royal-new-zealand-navy
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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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Read more: RNZN hollowed out despite proving frigate air defence capability
- Article: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/rnzn-hollowed-out-despite-proving-frigate-air-defence-capability
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon denies New Zealand is too scared to call out China after a statement from our Embassy in Manilla about "dangerous actions towards the Philippines" in the South China Sea didn't lay blame on China like some of our international partners did.
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Read more: New Zealand not too scared to call out China, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/12/new-zealand-not-too-scared-to-call-out-china-prime-minister-christopher-luxon-says.html
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Monday he would draw the country closer to intelligence partners the US, UK, Canada and Australia, part of a renewed focus on security under the new Government.
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Read more: Winston Peters seeks closer ties with Five Eyes powers
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/12/winston-peters-seeks-closer-ties-with-five-eyes-powers.html
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The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) will soon take delivery of a 6.8-metre renewable-powered Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) to trial on a short-term lease.
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Read more: Royal New Zealand Navy To Trial Ocius Bluebottle
- Article: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/12/royal-new-zealand-navy-to-trial-ocius-bluebottle/
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ANALYSIS: New Zealand's international relations are under new management. And Winston Peters, the new foreign minister, is already setting a change agenda.
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Read more: New Zealand’s foreign policy resets on AUKUS, Gaza and Ukraine
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/12/geoffrey-miller-new-zealand-s-foreign-policy-resets-on-aukus-gaza-and-ukraine.html
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