Author: Tony Wall

The death of trainee diver Zachary Yarwood revealed a poorly governed navy dive school with a culture that pushed students beyond their limits. TONY WALL reports on systemic failings that led to a tragedy.

A week before he died, able diver Zachary Yarwood had become exhausted during a mud run and pulled out of a dive planned for immediately after the event.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300111798/damning-report-reveals-navys-dive-culture-after-death-of-sailor-zach-yarwood?fbclid=IwAR0Wfbn0c4sgZQtxDe2Hol0RM9Vry8SsKhYR51FvoUTJJq7q-bgQlXbfbiQ
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Author: DefPOST

The Royal Australian Navy and Indian Navy warships have conducted a two-day passage exercise (PASSEX) in the northeast Indian Ocean.

Article: https://defpost.com/australian-indian-warships-conduct-passage-exercise-in-northeast-indian-ocean/
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Author: David B. Larter and Aaron Mehta

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s upcoming recommendation for a future Navy is expected to call for a significant increase in the number of ships, with officials discussing a fleet as large as 530 hulls, according to documents obtained by Defense News.

Article: https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2020/09/24/the-pentagon-is-eyeing-a-500-ship-navy-documents-reveal/
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Author: Nighthawk

In a report from the pentagon, it was reported that the Chinese Navy is now the largest naval force. China has been frantically building naval vessels in the last few years.

Article: http://www.nighthawk.nz
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Author: Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute hosted Capt. James Fanell, former director of intelligence for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, for a discussion on the implications of the expanding global presence of the Chinese navy, specifically in the South China Sea. The discussion was moderated by Director of Hudson’s Center for American Seapower Seth Cropsey.

Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDX9EIfA9Kk
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Author: RNZN

Delivery for our Pacific neighbours. Our nznavy's HMNZS Manawanui has made a contactless port visit to Tonga delivering medical supplies on behalf of charity ‘Take my hands.’ Thanks to Tongan authorities & MFATNZ  in helping us deliver the supplies.

Article: https://twitter.com/nznavy/status/1306067806727929858
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Author: New Zealand Defence Force

The Royal New Zealand Navy dive hydrographic vessel HMNZS Manawanui will make a contactless port visit to Tonga next week to deliver medical supplies on behalf of a New Zealand charity. 

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/nzdf/news/royal-new-zealand-navy-delivers-medical-supplies-to-tonga/
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Author: Line of Defence Magazine

The New Zealand Defence Industry Association (NZDIA) will kick-off its Information Domain Engagement Acceleration Summit – IDEAS 2020 in collaboration with the New Zealand Ministry of Defence and New Zealand Defence Force on 01 September. 

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2020/08/28/nzdia-information-domain-event/
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