General Defence Articles
A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft has landed in the Middle East as part of New Zealand’s contingency plan to assist New Zealand citizens seeking to leave Iran and Israel.
Read more: NZDF plane lands in Middle East — no takers from Kiwis in Israel
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) stands ready to assist if the New Zealand Government requires options assisting people stranded in Iran and Israel. NZDF personnel and a C-130J Hercules aircraft are deploying to the Middle East on Monday, 23 June.
Read more: NZDF to deploy to Middle East
In the mid-2020s the People’s Republic of China, the sleeping geographical and economic giant, has woken and seems intent on ‘taking its place’ in the world. Like previous empires, China’s is beginning with expeditionary economics – the promise of trade, aid and investment. The warships will follow once the new trading arrangements need securing and just as the 20th was America’s century, the 21st will most likely be China’s.
Read more: New Zealand’s Intelligence Conundrum: Five Eyes or No Eyes?
New Zealand Defence Force personnel and assets have begun to deploy to one of the world's largest multi-national military exercises being held in Australia next week.
Read more: NZDF prepares for major warfighting exercise in Australia
The Defence Force (NZDF) says it is aware the United States wants to expand options for rocket launches, but that it has nothing to do with it.
Read more: US plans to expand rocket launch options 'nothing to do with' NZ Defence Force
Heading into next week's Budget, Judith Collins would not want any more money for weapons, even if it was offered to her.
Read more: A surplus of defence riches, but lack of skill and experience
A VAMTAC ST5 prototype vehicle is scheduled to land in New Zealand shortly, following its transport from the UROVESA military vehicle factory in Galicia, Spain, on board one of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s new Hercules C-130J-30 aircraft.
Read more: VAMTAC vehicle prototype on way to New Zealand
The Trump administration in the United States is cutting generals, while increasing spending to make its military more lethal. Should the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) do the same?
Read more: US cuts back on generals to boost 'lethality' - should NZDF follow suit?
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