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Multi-billion dollar Defence plan unveiled
An integrated combat-focused Defence Force backed by increased Government investment is at the heart of the newly released 2025 Defence Capability Plan.
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A hard to reach place
Pacific Islands need modern infrastructure and equipment to support homes, schools, businesses and hospitals with sustainable water and power. But the Tokelau atolls - Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo – have no runway and no wharf that can handle a supply ship. So how do you get 48 water tanks and around 150 tonnes of materials, from cargo deck to flight deck, then from ship to shore, while at the same time having no physical contact with the Tokelau people due to COVID-19 restrictions? The Navy has the answer.
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Unclaimed 28 (Maori) Battalion medals identified
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is encouraging whānau of soldiers and officers of the 28 (Maori) Battalion to apply for medals their relatives might be eligible for.
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First 'Lead Teams' leadership programme underway in Tonga next week
Six members of Tonga’s His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) have spent time in New Zealand taking part in a six-week Pacific Leadership Development Programme workshop that will help them deliver the HMAF’s first Lead Teams Leadership course in Tonga next wee
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Celebrating Cook Islands Language Week: Lieutenant Colonel Frank Prendergast
To mark Cook Islands Language Week we spoke to Lieutenant Colonel Frank Prendergast about his culture, his career, and what it means to be a Cook Islander.
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Update on NZDF support to Tonga: 23 January 2022
The provision of clean water to the people of Tonga has continued to be a priority for the crew of HMNZS Aotearoa, following the eruption and tsunami which struck Tonga more than a week ago.
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Sharpening key combat engineer skills on the water
Sapper Dallis Paretovich-Keates from Field and Emergency Response Squadron took part in Exercise Waka Taua recently, focusing on a core engineering skill – watermanship.
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Invictus Games 2025: Meet our NZ Team
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Javelin Medium Range Anti-Armour Weapon (MRAAW)
The Javelin MRAAW is a highly effective anti-armour ‘fire and forget’ missile system for infantry. This shoulder-fired precision missile is designed to destroy tanks and other armoured vehicles, as well as hovering helicopters.
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40mm Grenade Machine Gun (GMG)
The GMG is used by our Army to provide direct fire support against area targets and soft skinned vehicles.