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Category : Opinion
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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Author: Jamie Ensor

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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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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Author: Reuters

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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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/12/winston-peters-seeks-closer-ties-with-five-eyes-powers.html
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Author: NZDF Press Release

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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Article: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/12/royal-new-zealand-navy-to-trial-ocius-bluebottle/
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Author: Geoffrey Miller

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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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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  1. Winston Peters thinks NZ, US could do more together to advance interests
  2. Richard Jackson: Does NZ really need its defence force?
  3. Leonardo showcases AW159 Wildcat as solution for New Zealand maritime helicopter replacement
  4. Missiles Away

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