Airbus demos ‘Network for the Sky’ on MRTT
Airbus has successfully completed a flight demonstration of a connected airborne battlespace scenario, centred on a MRTT aircraft. The test
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New Zealand decide to replace 50-year-old Hercules
New Zealand’s Defence Minister Ron Mark announced yesterday the selection of the C-130J-30 Super Hercules as the preferred option for
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Iraqi Army training hits milestone – NZ puts date on withdrawal
The Iraqi Army School of Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer II (SINCO II) marked a significant milestone last week by achieving Initial
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Southern Jackaroo wraps up tri-lateral exercise
. A two-week military field exercise has been completed this week, with more than 700 Australian Defence Force, United States
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HMNZS Manawanui commissioned by PM Jacinda Ardern
. The Royal New Zealand Navy’s future dive and hydrographic vessel was formally commissioned into the Royal New Zealand Navy
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Aussie KC-30A back on Middle East operations
. An Australian KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft has recommenced operations in the Middle East. CAPTION: A Royal Australian Air
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Japan fires artillery on Australian soil
Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) personnel have successfully fired two FH-70 howitzers out to 25 kilometres while in Australia.
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UN Secretary-General gets Spartan tour of Pacific isles
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, and other dignitaries, toured the South-West Pacific with the assistance of the Royal Australian
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First Exercise Pacific Vanguard a success
The first iteration of Exercise Pacific Vanguard was successfully held off the coast of Guam over the period 22 to
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Ballarat busts past $billion$ milestone
The crew of HMAS Ballarat has stopped illegal narcotics in excess of AUD$1 billion* from funding terrorism and other illegal
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US Marine dead after training accident at Mount Bundey
A 21-year-old United States Marine died yesterday from injuries received in a vehicle accident during training in Mount Bundy Training
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Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 returns home
Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE 19) Joint Task Force has returned to Australia following a three-month regional-engagement mission to South and
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Eighth rotation of Kiwis home from Taji
About 90 New Zealand Defence Force soldiers returned home this afternoon after a six-month deployment in Iraq. CAPTION: A New
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Task Force visits Indonesia
The Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 Joint Task Force has begun its engagement program in Indonesia during the final port visits before
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New Zealand’s new dive tender delivered
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s future dive and hydrographic vessel arrived at Devonport Naval Base Auckland this week. CAPTION: The
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First Australian, French, Japanese and US maritime ex
Naval vessels from Australia, France, Japan and the United States are set to commence the first iteration of the French-led
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HMAS Ballarat destroys another 2.6 tonne of drugs
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat has intercepted another 2.6 tonnes of illicit drugs while conducting a patrol in international
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Australia deploying armistice observers to Korean border
Following a request from the United Nations Command, the Australian Defence Force has deployed a small number of military personnel
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Exercise that saw death of NZSAS soldier resumes
The counter-terrorism exercise between New Zealand Special Operations Forces and United States forces, which was suspended on Thursday following the
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US Navy tests 5-inch Excalibur precision
Raytheon and the US Navy completed a new round of successful Excalibur N5 munition test firings in the US this week
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