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Category : News
Author: RNZ

The NZ Defence Force wants to put in ground terminals next year for its main military satellite system.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581347/nzdf-wants-to-build-ground-terminals-for-military-satellite-system
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Category : Analysis
Author: Kim Baker Wilson

A light-fingered army corporal who stole off her fellow soldiers and the Defence Force (NZDF) during a touch rugby tournament is waiting to find out her fate.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581246/light-fingered-army-corporal-jackie-te-weehi-to-be-sentenced-after-guilty-plea-at-court-martial
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Category : Defence
Author: RNZ

A New Zealand navy ship sailing in East Asia was shadowed by seven Chinese warships, the Defence Force has confirmed.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581201/nz-navy-ship-shadowed-by-seven-chinese-warships
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Category : Analysis
Author: TVNZ News

The New Zealand Defence Force is continuing to provide training to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in counter explosive ordnance measures and drone warfare – over three and a half years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/12/02/how-kiwi-soldiers-are-helping-train-ukraine-forces/
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Category : Defence
Author: NZDF

This year marks a significant milestone for No. 6 Squadron RNZAF, celebrating 20 years since its reestablishment as the Royal New Zealand Navy’s maritime helicopter unit.

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/no-6-squadron-vigilance-with-patience/
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Category : News
Author: Graeme Doull

In the modern battlespace there are drones or there are targets, and it’s now time for the New Zealand Army’s leaders to make some decisions and take some risks, writes former New Zealand Army Officer Graeme Doull.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2025/11/14/top-5-actions-to-get-drones-to-soldiers/
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Category : News
Author: NZDF

A six-year lease-to-buy deal to acquire replacement strategic transport aircraft for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has been signed, and the livery for the new aircraft has been unveiled.

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/lease-and-livery-developments-for-rnzaf-boeing-757-replacements/
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