Author: Nighthawk

From a LSL to a LPD and the larger LHD, or LHA, ship to shore transfer is becoming a more vital role for the navy's around the world. Not just for moving military equipment but also in humanitarian aid and HADR. These specialised vessels have the command spaces, and communications, as well as operating theatres and hospital wards.

Article: http://www.nighthawk.nz
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Author: Lisa Williams

New Zealand Defence Force promises to invest security and resilience in the Pacific.

Author: Te Matataua

In August 1921, Henry Wigram summed up the attitude of New Zealanders to the necessity of establishing the aerial defence of our shores by writing that the government was hampered by a strong section of the community opposed to expenditure on armament.

Article: http://airforce.mil.nz/downloads/pdf/apdc/tematataua-38-pacificoperations.pdf
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Te Matataua

Revisiting Henry Wigram’s vision of defensive air power
RNZAF Air Power Development Centre Bulletin
Issue 38, Nov 2019

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Author: Martyn Dunne

I would like start by thanking the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, for the invitation to attend this conference and for the opportunity to speak. As a retired army officer and a serving diplomat I feel privileged to be here among you today and be part of a conversation addressing naval and maritime security issues.

Article: http://www.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/SP12.pdf
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This is the New Zealand prospective  during "The Naval Contribution to National Security and Prosperity" Proceedings of the Royal Australian Navy Sea Power Conference 2012

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Author: LINE OF DEFENCE MAGAZINE

Defence Minister Ron Mark highlights recent work done by the NZDF, indicating Defence Estate focus will follow soon-to-be published Defence Capability Plan.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2019/04/12/community-nation-world/
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Author: Li Jie Sheng

The FPDA, a nonbinding defense pact, plays an important role in the Southeast Asian region.

Article: https://thediplomat.com/2019/11/the-future-of-the-five-power-defense-arrangements/
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Author: Agence France-Presse

The Pentagon said Friday it is awarding a $10 billion cloud computing contract to Microsoft, following a highly scrutinized bidding process which Amazon had been favored to win.

Article: https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-awards-10-bn-cloud-contract-to-microsoft-snubbing-amazon-72617/
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