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Category: Defence
Category : Defence
Author: Phil Pennington

New Zealand has joined a NATO programme for faster rocket launches in case satellites get damaged or attacked, as fears about war in space grow and as NASA warns its launchpads are deteriorating.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/618806/starlift-draws-in-nz-as-states-seek-rocket-launchpads
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New Zealand can’t expect the United States to ride to its rescue in a military conflict if it fails to spend “a reasonable amount” on its defence, a retired American general and former Trump administration official says.

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Author: Phil Pennington

AI technologies Mythos and Maven have been changing the world in just the past three months.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/science-and-technology/597726/ai-warfare-nzdf-drone-doctrine-focuses-on-keeping-humans-in-the-loop
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Category : Defence
Author: The Devonport Flagstaff

Seven projects have been identified as immediate priorities for a multibillion-dollar rebuild of the Devonport Naval Base. Asbestos-ridden facility among first to go in base upgrade.

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Article: https://devonportflagstaff.co.nz/massive-navy-base-works-programme-outlined/
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Category: Politics
Category : Opinion
Author: Nine To Noon

With the growing interest in smaller nuclear reactors around the world, how should New Zealand weigh the developing technology?

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/597338/couple-of-small-modular-reactors-a-new-pitch-for-nuclear-power-in-new-zealand
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Category: Defence
Category : Defence
Author: Charlyse Tansey

The New Zealand Defence Force was one of the big winners in this year's budget, but the US Secretary of War says it's still not cutting it, calling NZ 'freeloaders'

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/597605/nz-s-defence-spending-is-doubling-but-the-us-says-that-s-not-enough
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Author: RNZ

The United States has announced the approval of a US$1.5 billion (NZ$2.6b) sale of MH-60R helicopters and related equipment to New Zealand.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/597409/nz-s-2-point-6-billion-military-helicopter-purchase-approved-by-us
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Author: DRM News

New Zealand Defence Minister Chris Penk outlined Wellington's vision for a stronger and more capable military at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, pledging to more than double defense spending and deepen Indo-Pacific engagement. Penk highlighted support for Ukraine, regional security partnerships, and the importance of upholding the rules-based international order as global security challenges intensify. For more details, watch our story and subscribe to our channel, DRM News.

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Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO7Lfmjthsw
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  1. No expectation NZ will revise nuclear-free stance, but there could be disadvantages
  2. US 'freeloading' claim puts heat on NZ's independent foreign policy
  3. New Zealand rejects US ‘freeloader’ swipe over defence spending
  4. Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildup

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