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There may be some uncommon sights across the Central North Island over the next two weeks with Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) helicopters firing flares and carrying around artillery as part of a military training exercise.
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Read more: RNZAF helicopter exercise hits Central North Island skies
- Article: https://medium.com/@nzdefenceforce/rnzaf-helicopter-exercise-hits-central-north-island-skies-85af1894b7cf
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US-New Zealand space company Rocket Lab has successfully launched its 12th mission from Māhia on the North Island's East Cape.
The 'Don't Stop Me Now' mission carried satellites to orbit for NASA, the University of New South Wales' Canberra Space and the US military's National Reconnaissance Office.
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Read more: Rocket Lab puts NASA, US spy satellites into orbit
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/06/rocket-lab-puts-nasa-us-spy-satellites-into-orbit.html
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Defence Minister Ron Mark is standing by a huge military spend-up amid the economic havoc wrought by coronavirus.
He says the spending, the most since the depths of the Cold War, is required because climate change will place new demands on the NZ Defence Force (NZDF).
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Read more: Defence Minister defends huge military spend amid economic downturn
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300031072/defence-minister-defends-huge-military-spend-amid-economic-downturn
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It was is a proud day for The Royal New Zealand Navy's largest ever ship's and crew as HMNZS Aotearoa leaves Ulsan on her maiden voyage to her new home Auckland yesterday. HMNZS Aotearoa was also escorted by the ROK Navy out to sea - a great sight and gesture.
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Yesterday the NZDF announced the Royal New Zealand Navy was holding a practice exercise over the weekend at Kauri Point, near the Auckland Harbour bridge.
In its original post, the exercise was described as containing "pyrotechnics, blank ammunition firing, drones, actors simulating a crowd of protestors and interaction with Fire and Emergency NZ".
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- Article: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/absurd-and-abhorrent-nzdf-denies-claims-training-exercise-practising-killing-protestors
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New Zealand Navy's largest ever ship Aotearoa, built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, is on its way to New Zealand, after Hyundai held a departure ceremony in its shipyard in South Korea on Wednesday.
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Read more: New Zealand's Largest Ever Naval Vessel Delivered in S. Korea
- Article: https://www.marinelink.com/news/new-zealands-largest-ever-naval-vessel-479213
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The Navy is preparing to ship nearly 140 staff to Canada.
The crew of the HMNZS Te Kaha, one of two Navy frigates receiving combat upgrades in Canada, are planning to join their frigate next week once granted clearance by Canadian authorities.
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Read more: Navy waiting on clearance to send 140 staff to Canada
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/121742220/navy-waiting-on-clearance-to-send-140-staff-to-canada
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The Coalition Government has confirmed five Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft will be purchased to replace the existing fleet, Defence Minister Ron Mark announced today.
“Last year, Cabinet selected these aircraft as the preferred option to replace the current Hercules fleet. Procurement of the Super Hercules has been my highest capability priority as Minister of Defence,” Ron Mark said.
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Read more: Five new Super Hercules to join Air Force fleet
- Article: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/five-new-super-hercules-join-air-force-fleet
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