Author: Royal New Zealand Navy

Take a tour of the sensors on a Seasprite helicopter.

Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZNavy/videos/1280083105712894/
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Wayne Mapp explores the possible roles of the Defence Force in responding to a pandemic, arguing that its pool of well-trained people, its large estate and its fit-for-purpose equipment form a valuable national reserve. 

COVID-19 is the biggest medical emergency since the SARS flu of 2002. Except the COVID-19 is worse, much worse. It will be months before we are past the peak.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2020/03/14/covid-19-reserve/
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Author: Dzirhan Mahadzir

This year’s Rim of the Pacific 2020 international naval exercise be more complex and challenging than in years past, U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. John Aquilino told reporters on Friday.

Article: https://news.usni.org/2020/03/06/pacfleet-commander-rimpac-2020-will-be-more-complex-feature-more-countries
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Category : News
Author: NZDF

Summary of address by Rear admiral Proctor, Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy: It is an exciting time for any Navy when you contemplate the acquisition of new ships. As a Navy, we defend the sovereignty and territory of New Zealand and our lines of communication, but demands for our capabilities are changing. We face a growing need to be more resilient across our large maritime nation. We face complex challenges and competing demands across our territory, our Exclusive Economic Zone and our expansive oceanic neighbourhood, from the equator to the South Pole.

Article: https://www.pacificexpo.com.au/conferences/PDFs/New-Zealand-Southern-Ocean-Patrol-Vessel-Pacific-2019-Presentation.pdf
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Babcock International is set to become a leading provider of High Frequency (HF) radio communications services to New Zealand and its international ‘Five Eyes’ allies following the awarding of a key contract.

Article: https://defpost.com/babcock-awarded-key-hf-communications-contract-in-new-zealand/
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Author: RNZN

It’s no longer just about a “third OPV”. The Defence Capability Plan 2019 has set in motion the journey towards a dedicated Southern Ocean Patrol Vessel (SOPV), built to commercial specifications and designed for longer deployments in an ocean we’re still learning about. Crossing the 60-degree South parallel each year has been a dedicated routine for the hard-working Offshore Patrol Vessels HMNZ Ships WELLINGTON and OTAGO.

Article: http://nighthawk.nz
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Author: Andrew Bonallack

It’s starting to feel real for Captain Simon Rooke, Commanding Officer designate of Maritime Sustainability Capability (MSC) vessel AOTEAROA, which is nearing completion in South Korea.

Article: http://www.nighthawk.nz
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Author: George Block

As coronavirus cases spike in Korea, the NZ Defence Force is flying some personnel and their families based in the country home.

More staffers, now aboard the Navy's newest ship as it undergoes sea trials, will set sail for New Zealand when the testing finishes on Thursday, a NZ Defence Force (NZDF) spokeswoman said.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/120009023/nz-military-staff-brought-home-from-korea-as-coronavirus-cases-spike
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