Category : News
Author: Nighthawk

So, I have had some time to think about the Defence Capability Plan (DCP) 2025 and whilst in general I agree with it and happy with it. I also call it a start agreeing with the terms used by the Judith Collins “This is the floor not the ceiling” and “out of the intensive care unit and into the ward” A lot more needs to be done.

Article: https://www.nighthawk.nz/
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Category : News
Author: Leonardo UK

Leonardo is collaborating with New Zealand industry – including the development of Small to Medium Enterprises – through a set of comprehensive Memorandum of Understandings (MoU). The MoU outlines technical and programme support, operations, maintenance and job creation, which will foster a symbiotic relationship as part of Leonardo’s offer for the country’s MHR programme with its latest-generation AW159 multi-role helicopter.

Article: https://uk.leonardo.com/en/news-and-stories-detail/-/detail/leonardo-and-nz-sign-mou-for-maritime-helicopter-replacement-programme
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Category : News
Author: RNZ

The Prime Minister will fly to the United Kingdom on Saturday, where he will meet King Charles and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Christopher Luxon said he will discuss "trade, security, and the geopolitical backdrop in Europe and the Indo-Pacific" with Starmer.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/558576/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-to-talk-trade-and-defence-with-uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer
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Category : Defence
Author: NZDF

From blowing up bridges to soldiers engaged in trench warfare, anti-tank javelin missiles and combat vehicles in full flight, Exercise Sangro is set to test Army’s range of capabilities and pack quite the punch.

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/assets/Uploads/PageElements/20250321_NZDF_P1061532_006__FocusFillWyIwLjAwIiwiMC4wMCIsODAwLDQ1MF0.JPG
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Category : Defence
Author: NZDF

An integrated combat-focused Defence Force backed by increased Government investment is at the heart of the newly released 2025 Defence Capability Plan.

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/multi-billion-dollar-defence-plan-unveiled/
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Category : News
Author: NZDF

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and the New Zealand Customs Service have unveiled and named two new state-of-the-art Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to help combat transnational serious and organised crime.

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/navy/navy-news/defence-and-customs-strengthen-maritime-security-with-uncrewed-surface-vessels/
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Category : News
Author: NZDF

Construction will soon begin in Auckland’s Bayswater on 61 new townhouses for Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) personnel.

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/navy/navy-news/new-navy-housing-to-be-built-on-north-shore/
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 About time...

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