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The recent announcement of a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America has highlighted New Zealand’s long-standing, wicked national security problem. It is tied, in security terms, to protection from larger nations without the ability to influence them or even be invited to participate at all levels. Economically, New Zealand is deeply engaged with China as its major trading partner. This article traverses New Zealand’s three alignment eras, its lack of self-reliance and political inconsistency regarding national security. Alternate strategic posture options and means of national security governance are suggested as possible pathways to resolving the country’s strategic identity conundrum.
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Read more: New Zealand’s Struggle for Strategic Identity
- Article: https://wavellroom.com/2021/11/03/new-zealand-struggle-for-strategic-identity/
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“I can take care of my enemies,” the Sicilian bandit Salvatore Giuiiano once famously said, “but God protect me from my friends.” Phil Twyford would probably share the sentiments. After Kiwibuild became political Kryptonite for Labour on his watch, Twyford got demoted. Among a few relatively undemanding odds and ends, he was given the job of helping to limit the spread of nuclear weapons. Blissfully, it won’t be held against him this time, if he fails to achieve global nuclear disarmament.
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Read more: On How AUKUS Undermines Our No-nukes Cred
- Article: https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL2110/S00088/on-how-aukus-undermines-our-no-nukes-cred-plus-a-music-playlist.htm
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LoD: You’re professional experience spans several sectors and job roles. What are the key strands that connect these and that have led you to your current role as NZDIA CEO?
IH: I was trained as an aircraft engineer with Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group in England a long time ago. I loved aircraft and aviation, and working with the military came at an early age when I started my apprenticeship at the age of 16. I was on a team that carried out modifications for the fleet that went down to Stanley for the Falklands War, and in the process garnered a very good view into how the military works and how things change during a conflict situation. It was a very interesting time.
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Read more: Q&A: Ian Harman, CEO, New Zealand Defence Industry Association
- Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2021/10/14/defence-industry-enagagement-ian-harman/
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The two Canadian defence contractors tasked with upgrading New Zealand's warships have become embroiled in a legal battle that has delayed getting the crucial frigates back from the British Columbia shipyards.
Lockheed Martin Canada and Seaspan Shipyards were contracted by the New Zealand Government to install new high-tech surveillance, self-defence, and combat capabilities systems on HMNZS Te Mana and the HMNZS Te Kaha.
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Read more: Canadian defence contractors upgrading NZDF warships locked in legal battle
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On 24 May 2021 the Secretary of Defence delivered a speech to the Auckland branch of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs on the role of the Ministry of Defence and Secretary of Defence.
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Read more: REFLECTIONS, AS THE GOVERNMENT’S LEAD CIVILIAN ADVISER ON DEFENCE MATTERS
- Article: https://www.defence.govt.nz/the-latest/story/secretary-of-defence-2021-speech-to-the-nziia
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An aircraft carrier strike group, consisting of ships of the Navy of Great Britain, the United States, Japan, Canada, the Netherlands and New Zealand, made its passage unhindered through the waters of the South China Sea. This was told by the commander of the international AUG, British Admiral Stephen Moorhouse.
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Read more: China reacted with restraint to the appearance of the largest AUG off its coast
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In this exclusive interview with chief editor Nicholas Dynon, Secretary of Defence Andrew Bridgman talks Defence Assessment, Defence Capability Plan review, international engagement, and the Ministry’s key priorities in 2021/22.
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Read more: The Interview: Andrew Bridgman, Secretary of Defence
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Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha is joining military partners as it transits the South China Sea en route to a major international defence exercise. The New Zealand Defence Force last month announced its participation in Exercise Bersama Gold 21, and that it would interact with the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) as it conducts engagement activities in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Read more: HMNZS Te Kaha joins military partners on transit of South China Sea
- Article: https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/hmnzs-te-kaha-joins-military-partners-on-transit-of-south-china-sea/
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