Author: Steven Paget

Kiwis are renowned for being flightless, but they may soon be equally well known for their agility in the water, based on the plethora of documents released by the New Zealand government on both the composition and tasks expected of the New Zealand Defence Force.

Article: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-new-zealand-defence-forces-expanding-amphibious-capability/
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Author: JOHN WEEKES

A young sailor was caught dealing drugs at Devonport Naval Base after test cheating accusations attracted Military Police attention.

Drug-related text chatter dug up in a cellphone search led to Ordinary Weapon Technician Cadell Heney​ and a comrade being hauled before the Court Martial of New Zealand.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/119567255/sailors-drug-dealing-at-devonport-naval-base-uncovered-by-test-cheating-inquiry
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Author: Nighthawk

Well, we all know about the Defence Capability Plan 2019 was released in June 2019, and now we now know that the NZDF  wand and the NZG want another or 2nd sealift ship bigger and better than HMNZS Canterbury, with a proper "well dock",  that can hold/hanger more aircraft, vehicles and troops, ie; a proper LDP even possibly a smaller LHD (but I doubt that) also to replace Canterbury around 2035 giving the Navy 2 LPD sealift fleet. 

Article: http://nighthawk.nz
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Author: Mike Yeo

MELBOURNE, Australia — Maritime patrol and maritime surveillance aircraft are a vital tool in ensuring what is known as maritime domain awareness, and they serve as a complementary asset for navies and coast guards protecting their nation’s maritime interests.

Article: https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/singapore-airshow/2020/02/11/theres-no-shortage-of-threats-in-the-southeast-asian-seas-so-why-arent-residents-buying-maritime-patrol-aircraft/
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Author: RNZN

Rolling in the deep the Royal New Zealand Navy's newest ship Aotearoa is undergoing her final sea trials off the coast of South Korea in preparation for her sail to New Zealand. This allows the crew to get acquainted with their new ship and her capabilities and for the ship to show what she’s got.

Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZNavy/photos/a.390631373008/10159428240993009/?type=3&theater&ifg=1
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Author: Ankit Panda

The scope of the cooperation may extend beyond North Korea’s ballistic missiles. The five-country anglophone intelligence-sharing arrangement known as “Five Eyes” is collaborating with outside partners France, Japan, and South Korea to better understand North Korea’s military activities, Kyodo News report noted on Sunday.

Article: https://thediplomat.com/2020/01/five-eyes-countries-eye-expanded-cooperation-amid-north-korea-challenges/
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Author: Grant Wyeth: The Diplomat

“A contract for Canada to upgrade two New Zealand frigates illustrates a budding, mutually-beneficial, Pacific-focused relationship,” according to Melbourne-based political analyst Grant Wyeth reporting for Washington D.C.-based online international news magazine, The Diplomat.

Article: https://www.nzedge.com/news/new-zealands-role-canadas-pacific-shift/
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Author: dmaass99

So you want to know how a sonobouy is deployed and works...

Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eidMDdMK38s
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