Category : News
Author: Mitchell Alexander

For the first time in five years, a US Navy vessel has docked in New Zealand waters.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard is in Wellington to take part in exercises and engagements with our Defence Force (NZDF).

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/11/missiles-rockets-and-torpedoes-a-look-onboard-uss-howard-the-us-navy-ship-docked-in-wellington.html
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Category : News
Author: TVNZ

A Chinese spy ship entered waters in New Zealand’s economic zone, after spending time near Australia.

A spokesperson for the Australian Defence Force confirmed a ship belonging to the People’s Liberation Army operated off Australia’s east coast in August of this year.

Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2021/11/26/chinese-spy-ship-was-reportedly-heading-towards-nz-after-australia/
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Category : Defence
Author: Robert Ayson
It takes a lot for me to get focused on questions of methodology. But my interest was piqued by this week’s media coverage of the Ministry of Defence’s thinking as it prepares a new Defence Assessment (normally the part way mark towards a new Defence White Paper).

Article: https://www.incline.org.nz/home/more-on-threats-less-about-risks-new-zealands-changing-national-security-calculus
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Author: RNZN
Welcome home, HMNZS Canterbury. After four months away and 80,000 hours of refurbishment undertaken in Singapore, HMNZS Canterbury proudly sailed into Waitematā Harbour yesterday after a two-week transit, ready and willing to take on any operation - once the crew get some rest of course!

Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZNavy/posts/10161438963353009
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Author: NZDF

The patrols are being coordinated with the nations of Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu, with the areas for survey also being covered by aerial surveillance involving the HMNZS Wellington’s embarked Seasprite helicopter from No. 6 Squadron, and the Orion from No. 5 Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/news/nzdf-ship-aircraft-help-ensure-pacific-fishing-rules-are-followed/
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Category : Defence

A United States Navy ship will visit New Zealand in the next fortnight, it's been announced, providing an opportunity for our Defence Force (NZDF) to receive more training.

The vessel - an Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer - will berth in Wellington at some point this month, the NZDF announced on Wednesday. While on our shores, the ship's crew will train and interact with NZDF personnel, as well as take part in interoperability exercises and official engagements. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/11/united-states-navy-ship-to-visit-new-zealand-this-month.html
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Author: NZDF

Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), Rear Admiral David Proctor, said the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and RNZN were looking forward to the visit. The vessel will berth in Wellington. 

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/news/united-states-navy-ship-to-visit-new-zealand/
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