A Shield, Not a Sword – Strengthening defence through deterrence
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Is it time for New Zealand to add a Naval Strike munition to its inventory?, writes former RNZN Chief Petty Officer (Combat System Specialist – Above Water Warfare) Jonathan Brooke.
On arriving at the Devonport Naval Base by road, the first thing you will notice is a large naval turret. The 6-inch BL MKXXII naval gun is ‘Y’ turret — one of the main turrets on HMNZS Achillies, a ship famously involved in the Battle of the River Plate against the ‘pocket battleship’ Admiral Graf Spee in the South Atlantic on 13 December 1939.
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Read more: A Shield, Not a Sword – Strengthening defence through deterrence
- Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2025/05/31/strengthening-defence-through-deterrence/
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Budget 2026 boosts Pacific aid and defence spending amid security concerns
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Budget 2026 will see more foreign aid to the Pacific region, while defence and customs spending rises with an eye towards crime and security.
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- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/596613/budget-2026-boosts-pacific-aid-and-defence-spending-amid-security-concerns
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Will Budget's $25m for Defence Force bring needed tech advancements?
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A defence commentator says it is good to see funds for training recruits in the Budget, but he questions where the acceleration of technology is at.
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- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/596643/will-budget-s-25m-for-defence-force-bring-needed-tech-advancements
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Defence Force transformation project spends millions on 10 years of testing
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The Defence Force's project to transform the way the army operates has made some key choices after a decade of research, design and groundwork, government papers show.
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- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/596630/defence-force-transformation-project-spends-millions-on-10-years-of-testing
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Budget 2026: Defence boost of $1.5b for ageing fleet, new drones
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Defence Minister Chris Penk has announced a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security ahead of the Budget next week.
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Read more: Budget 2026: Defence boost of $1.5b for ageing fleet, new drones
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/05/23/budget-2026-defence-boost-of-15b-for-ageing-fleet-new-drones/
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