NZ Defence Capability Plan released
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Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the 2014 Defence Capability Plan shows good progress has been made on modernising NZDF capabilities.
“The 2014 Defence Capability Plan describes the new equipment and assets that the NZDF will purchase over the next decade. It resets capability and investment priorities, and focuses on the NZDF&rsqu...
NZ welcomes new RNZAF command
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The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) marked a change of leadership today when Air Vice-Marshal (AVM) Mike Yardley took command as Chief of Air Force in a ceremony at RNZAF Base Auckland.
The Change of Command ceremony was traditionally formal and impressive, to reflect the importance of the role and the continuity of command for the organisat...
New Rheinmetall trucks delivered to NZDF units
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Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the first batch of new Medium-Heavy Operational Vehicles have been delivered to NZDF units.
“It is great to see these vehicles being used by the NZDF just 12 months on from when they were purchased,” says Dr Coleman.
“The Government achieved a fast delivery and ensured value for money...
Navantia delivers first batch of LCM-1E landing craft to RAN
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The first four fast landing crafts (LLC) for the Royal Australian Navy departed early March on board a cargo ship from Navantia's facilities in Puerto Real. The remaining eight units are being built by Navantia in different steps of construction, and will be delivered in groups of four during the coming months.
The LCM craft, based on landin...
Northrop Grumman Australia completes acquisition of Qantas Defence Services
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Feb. 27, 2014 – Northrop Grumman Australia Pty Limited, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), announced that it has completed the acquisition of Qantas Defence Services Pty Limited, now called Northrop Grumman Integrated Defence Services Pty Limited (IDS), a provider of integrated logistics, sustai...
NZ Navy hosts largest exercise in decades
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Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the New Zealand Navy’s largest exercise in decades gets underway in Auckland today.
“With over 600 personnel from 14 nations and five military ships from New Zealand, Australia, and the Republic of Korea, this is a significant exercise for the New Zealand Navy,” says Dr Coleman.
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New NZ defence chief confirmed
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Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman has announced that the new Chief of Defence Force will be Major General Tim Keating.
Currently the Vice Chief of Defence Force, Major General Keating will be promoted to Lieutenant General and will take over from Lieutenant General Rhys Jones on 1 February 2014 for a three year term.
“I congratulate M...
