Govt progresses plan to replace ageing frigate fleet
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The Government is progressing work to replace the Royal New Zealand Navy’s ageing frigate fleet as part of broader efforts to strengthen New Zealand’s Defence capability, Defence Minister, Chris Penk, has announced.
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- Article: https://insidegovernment.co.nz/govt-progresses-plan-to-replace-ageing-frigate-fleet/
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NZDF must make drones the main effort
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The question is no longer whether drones will shape future conflict. The question is whether New Zealand intends to participate in that future – or be left behind, writes former New Zealand Army officer Graeme Doull.
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- Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2026/04/20/make-drones-the-main-effort/
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Why New Zealand is ‘probably’ withholding intelligence from the United States
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New Zealand's top spies will be weighing cutting the US out of some intelligence it shares with other Five Eyes partners, a former CIA head of counterintelligence has told RNZ.
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- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/592256/why-new-zealand-is-probably-withholding-intelligence-from-the-united-states
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Australia-New Zealand alliance hints at fresh warship win for Japan
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Closer ties could see Wellington follow Canberra in buying Mogami-class frigate. New Zealand is continuing to weigh its options for replacing two navy frigates, with a statement this week hinting Japan could achieve another big win for its Mogami-class vessels.
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- Article: https://archive.ph/myxAo#selection-2675.0-2675.67
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'Extreme risk': Retired general's warning about NZDF amid Iran conflict
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A retired military leader has issued a stark warning about the Defence Force's capabilities in light of the Iran war.
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- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/22/extreme-risk-retired-generals-warning-about-nzdf-amid-iran-conflict/
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