Babcock International is set to become a leading provider of High Frequency (HF) radio communications services to New Zealand and its international ‘Five Eyes’ allies following the awarding of a key contract.

Article: https://defpost.com/babcock-awarded-key-hf-communications-contract-in-new-zealand/
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It’s no longer just about a “third OPV”. The Defence Capability Plan 2019 has set in motion the journey towards a dedicated Southern Ocean Patrol Vessel (SOPV), built to commercial specifications and designed for longer deployments in an ocean we’re still learning about. Crossing the 60-degree South parallel each year has been a dedicated routine for the hard-working Offshore Patrol Vessels HMNZ Ships WELLINGTON and OTAGO.

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It’s starting to feel real for Captain Simon Rooke, Commanding Officer designate of Maritime Sustainability Capability (MSC) vessel AOTEAROA, which is nearing completion in South Korea.

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Author: George Block

As coronavirus cases spike in Korea, the NZ Defence Force is flying some personnel and their families based in the country home.

More staffers, now aboard the Navy's newest ship as it undergoes sea trials, will set sail for New Zealand when the testing finishes on Thursday, a NZ Defence Force (NZDF) spokeswoman said.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/120009023/nz-military-staff-brought-home-from-korea-as-coronavirus-cases-spike
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The Leander-class HMNZS Waikato joined the Royal New Zealand Navy in 1966. It was the first New Zealand warship designed to embark a helicopter. However, the flight deck was designed for the small to light utility helicopters; like the Westland Wasp Lynx, and SeaSprite. The Ship had a colourful service history.

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US-based Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) has released an analysis of the US Navy’s planned surface force structure, providing invaluable insights into the future direction, acquisition and planning of the Royal Australian Navy’s own surface combatants.

Article: https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/maritime-antisub/5654-us-think-tank-highlights-need-to-restructure-allied-surface-forces
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OPINION: The US army has a sacred rule: leave no man, or woman, behind.

The principle of taking care of each other - no matter the cost - is deeply embedded in the military.

Jawed Yousufi was left behind.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/119726574/governments-terrible-betrayal-of-stranded-afghan-interpreter
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When Lower Hutt man Andrew Wickham joined the New Zealand Army in 1990 his recruiter didn’t tell him he would spend a good part of the next 30 years posted to some of the most unforgiving places in the world in testing conditions.

Article: https://medium.com/@nzdefenceforce/lower-hutt-soldier-thriving-on-challenges-at-taji-complex-in-iraq-b702a90915fa
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