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Growing connections in disaster preparation exercise
Twelve New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel are joining the US Navy ship USS Pearl Harbor, as eight nations combine for an exercise aimed at preparing Indo-Pacific countries’ responses to a large-scale disaster.
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Laser simulation tests shoot-don’t shoot scenarios
The Defence Force’s mobile weapons simulator is not only about marksmanship, and it’s not just for ‘front line’ personnel.
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Air Force technician tackles world champs
It takes a dedicated training regime to build up for a world championship event, and that’s something the Air Force can get behind and support.
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French town names rugby field in honour of former All Black captain and soldier
The NZDF Men’s rugby team, Defence Blacks, are currently in France playing in the International Defence Rugby Competition – a four-yearly precursor to the Rugby World Cup. The Defence Blacks are based in the town of Pontivy in Brittany.
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NZDF Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron recognised for service to NZ
E Squadron, of the 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment, has been awarded a Chief of Defence Force Unit Commendation in recognition of its contribution to national security objectives and keeping New Zealanders safe.
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Great Barrier rescue among Defence recognition awards
The four Royal New Zealand Navy personnel who rescued a stricken yachtsman in atrocious conditions during Cyclone Gabrielle have been recognised by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) for their bravery and skills.
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Poseidon expands its fisheries surveillance to Western Pacific
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) newest aircraft has been involved in a significant multinational fisheries surveillance operation for the Pacific’s Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA).
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Command change for Royal New Zealand Air Force following appointment
Air Commodore Darryn Webb, MNZM, will take command of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) following the appointment of Air Vice-Marshal Andrew Clark to the role of Director-General Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB).
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NZ Navy to participate in major South East Asia exercise
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s maritime sustainment vessel, HMNZS Aotearoa, has sailed today from Auckland bound for South East Asia to participate in the Five Power Defence Arrangements Exercise Bersama Lima in Malaysia, alongside frigate HMNZS Te Mana.
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More than 20 fishing vessels inspected during New Zealand-led South Pacific fisheries patrol
Our Royal New Zealand Air Force’s new P-8A Poseidon aircraft has been deployed on Operation Nasse for the first time.