What has the NZ Army been up to...
Our Light Armoured Vehicle is an agile, highly mobile, serious piece of kit - equipped with an M242 25mm cannon, co-axial & roof-mounted MAG58 7.62mm machine guns. It provides NZ with a world-class vehicle capable of providing protected mobility to soldiers on the battlefield. pic.twitter.com/ZFvzYZV9YH
— New Zealand Army (@NZArmy) October 21, 2019
In the jungle🌴Some of our reservists have recently undertaken training in Malaysia for Ex Bersama Lima. A unique training opportunity for our reservists to hone the skills they need to deploy & support our Army, & to take back to their civilian roles. #NZArmy pic.twitter.com/FBCaYrVfbn
— New Zealand Army (@NZArmy) October 18, 2019
STORY || Summer in Antarctica ❄️ We're sending our advanced equipment and skilled people to Antarctica over the summer season alongside personnel from the @NZNavy & @NZAirForce
— New Zealand Army (@NZArmy) October 17, 2019
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Take off. A soldier from 16th field Regiment launches a PUMA, a tactical unmanned aerial system while out on the field during Exercise Sari Bair. We’ve been experimenting with new technologies to prepare ourselves for future capabilities. #NZArmy #Force4NZ pic.twitter.com/QAB11BahKU
— New Zealand Army (@NZArmy) October 15, 2019
STORY || Gisborne policeman Daniel Clarke has swapped walking the beat in his home town for the jungles of Malaysia for the next few weeks as he takes part in a large multinational military exercise.#NZArmy #FacesofyourForce https://t.co/gLnNqKEfw9
— New Zealand Army (@NZArmy) October 11, 2019
Tested in training. 1 (NZ) Brigade converged on the Waiouru Military Training area this week to test themselves, their skills, and their equipment in a high-tempo, joint land combat environment during Exercise Sari Bair.#NZArmy #Force4NZ pic.twitter.com/oFf4GxGejh
— New Zealand Army (@NZArmy) October 11, 2019
Our reservists are currently undertaking tactical & survival training under the direction of the @RoyalMarines Commandos before they head into the Malaysian Jungle as part of Ex Bersama Lima. Great to work with our partners in a training capacity to enhance interoperability. pic.twitter.com/37ZO7C9h07
— New Zealand Army (@NZArmy) October 9, 2019
Some of our reservists are training in Malaysia for Ex Bersama Lima. Recently, they were introduced to the @AustralianArmy combat marksmanship continuum. Training alongside our partners enables us to increase the interoperability of our force in coalition environments🇦🇺🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/KslpYNV1Iu
— New Zealand Army (@NZArmy) October 6, 2019
Remember paper maps?🗺Our newest recruits have been spending their first time in the field as part of Exercise One in the Waiouru Military Training area. This training helps shape our newest soldiers as part of our agile and highly adaptive Army. #NZArmy #Force4NZ pic.twitter.com/4CiuT6A3Rd
— New Zealand Army (@NZArmy) October 2, 2019
WATCH || We’ve been experimenting with new technologies to prepare ourselves for future capabilities. Here we deployed our R70 SkyRanger with its high quality infra-red camera during riot training. The R70 has onboard AI & the ability to drop small payloads such as food.#NZArmy pic.twitter.com/PO2eXqQGcW
— New Zealand Army (@NZArmy) September 26, 2019
We’ve got your back, comrade. Medical Specialists from Defence Health work as a team to get their comrade to safety during a demanding scenario alongside 2/1 RNZIR. We train our people physically & mentally so they're well equipped to respond in threatening environments.#NZArmy pic.twitter.com/FB8Jenq4Wu
— New Zealand Army (@NZArmy) September 24, 2019
Muzzle flash💥Soldiers from the High Readiness Platoon Group, 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment fire at an enemy during a simulated assault in Tonga alongside forces from 🇹🇴🇦🇺🇳🇨🇺🇸 to enhance interoperability.
— New Zealand Army (@NZArmy) September 23, 2019
📸:@DeptDefence
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