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Author: APDR Staff

Driven by the requirement to expand maritime surveillance and tactical airlift competence, New Zealand’s defence budget is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.76 percent from US$2.9 billion in 2021 to US$3.3 billion in 2026, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, New Zealand Defense Market – Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2026, reveals that the country’s capital defence budget accounted for 27.2 percent of the country’s total defence budget in 2021, an increase of 5.6 percent from 2020.

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Author: Lucy Craymer

The Taliban have taken control of Afghanistan following 20 years​ of military intervention, leaving many questioning what was achieved and at what cost. National Correspondent Lucy Craymer examines New Zealand’s Afghanistan legacy and what the government’s response now needs to be.

In 2001​ the Labour-led government decided to send troops to Afghanistan. Four months later, the then-Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade ​Matt Robson made a pledge “to ensure a return to democracy”.

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This is so typical of the Greens. NZ Green MP Golriz Ghahraman was recently wanting budget cut backs for the NZDF. Now look at her.... Golriz is now wanting to double our efforts... lucky we didn't make those cut backs now isn't.... 

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Author: Nick Lee-Frampton

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The New Zealand Defence Force is using a virtual reality platform that is helping drivers train for amphibious assault missions, a military official told Defense News.

Eight360′s NOVA is an immersive, untethered VR platform shaped like a ball that allows for 360-degree movement on all axes. Mark Baddeley, director of emerging technologies for NZDF’s Joint Defence Services, said the Army is eyeing it to improve driver safety.

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Article: https://www.defensenews.com/training-sim/2021/08/10/new-zealand-military-uses-ball-shaped-simulation-platform-to-practice-amphibious-ops/
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The Royal New Zealand Navy’s two Anzac-class frigates, HMNZS Te Kaha and Te Mana, are getting a communications systems upgrade, the defense ministry has announced.

Cabinet has approved NZ$21.2 million (approx. US$14.7M) for the design of a new frigate communications system, which will include a new control system, modern radios, data and voice communication systems.

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Author: Zane Small

The New Zealand Defence Force Afghanistan deployment, which has been given an exemption from the COVID-19 lockdown, is en route to the Middle East with twice the amount of troops. 

Defence Minister Peeni Henare says due to the developing situation, up to 80 personnel are being deployed - double the amount he said would be sent when the mission was announced on Monday.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/08/afghanistan-new-zealand-defence-force-deployment-en-route-to-middle-east-with-twice-the-amount-of-troops.html
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Author: Matt Burrows

New Zealand is sending in the Defence Force to help dozens of Kiwis and Afghan allies stranded in Afghanistan escape following the Taliban's rapid takeover of capital city Kabul.

At her post-Cabinet press conference from the Beehive on Monday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the Government was aware of 53 Kiwis who are still there and seeking to get out, with plans now underway to repatriate them.

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Author: SEAN O’RIORDAN

The Department of Defence has confirmed that it is currently exploring the possibility of purchasing two New Zealand navy ships to be used for fisheries protection duties in the Irish Sea.

The Irish Examiner understands that the ships are 'Lake Class' 55 m (180ft) inshore patrol vessels.

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