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New Zealand Army infantry 'indian file' behind a moving Light Armoured Vehicle. NZDF file photo.
Europe New Zealand News Russia UK 

NZDF deploying infantry to train Ukrainians

15/08/202215/08/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 966 Views 1 Comment Ukraine

The New Zealand Defence Force will, over the next three weeks, begin to deploy up to 120 personnel to the

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PC-21 aircraft from No. 4 Squadron conduct formation flying in the airspace near RAAF Base Williatown, New South Wales. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Catherine Kelly.
New Zealand News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF PC21s deploying to New Zealand

05/08/202205/08/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1663 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force will deploy aircraft and personnel to New Zealand for Exercise RAVEN KAHU which will occur

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Personnel from HMAS Canberra’s medical team take part in a simulated resuscitation exercise in the ship’s resuscitation bay during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
New Zealand News Royal Australian Navy USA 

Hospital facility blends capabilities

05/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 508 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, RIMPAC, RNZDF, US Navy

The primary casualty-receiving facility on board HMAS Canberra was a hive of activity during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)

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A soldier from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment interacts with a Charters Towers local at the at the Exercise Brolga Run 2022 community open day. CAPTION: Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Gunner Gregory Scott.
Australian Army New Zealand News 

Soldiers connect with rural town

26/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1148 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade

The regional township of Charters Towers, nearly 140km to the southwest of Townsville, was a hive of military activity from

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Multinational training participants prepare to launch a REMUS 100 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) as a part of an AUV and unmanned underwater vehicles search and calibration training event conducted during RIMPAC 2022. Photo by Seaman Victoria Danser.
New Zealand News Royal Australian Navy USA 

Mining for information at RIMPAC

22/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 853 Views 0 Comments Explosive Ordnance Disposal, RIMPAC, RNZN, Robotics

Partner nation teams are using autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to assist explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) dive teams by searching for

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RNZAF helicopter pilot Flight Lieutenant James Patrick has taken part in a 70 aircraft-strong flypast above London thanks to an exchange programme with the RAF. Royal Air Force photo.
New Zealand News UK 

Kiwi pilot among those who soared over Queen’s parade

05/07/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 790 Views 0 Comments The Queens Platinum Jubilee

More than 70 aircraft from the British military soared above Buckingham Palace as the United Kingdom celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s

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The Royal New Zealand Air Force Hercules that participated in the multi-national mission to support Ukraine’s self-defence departs Prize Norton, UK, for home. RAF photo.
Europe New Zealand News 

Kiwis finish Ukraine-assist mission

23/06/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 996 Views 1 Comment Ukraine

The Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules and personnel that were deployed to Europe in support of Ukraine have

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Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Aotearoa is farewelled from Devonport Naval Base to participate in RIMPAC 22 and for a 5.5-month deployment to the Asia Pacific region. NZDF photo.
New Zealand News Pacific 

HMNZS Aotearoa deployed until Christmas

16/06/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 846 Views 0 Comments HMNZS Aotearoa

Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Aotearoa will be taking part in the world’s largest international maritime exercise for the

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Kiwi's marching at Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London – 5 June 2022. NZDF photo.
New Zealand News UK 

NZDF warriors wow crowd at Queen’s Jubilee Pageant in London

06/06/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1895 Views 0 Comments

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and its taua, or warrior party, have added a unique Kiwi spark to the

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A New Zealand artilleryman in position during firing of an L119 light gun on Exercise Long Tan 2022. Photo by Corporal Naomi James.
Europe New Zealand News 

NZ sending artillery trainers to support Ukraine

24/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1377 Views 0 Comments Ukraine

As part of New Zealand’s ongoing response to the war in Ukraine, New Zealand is providing further support and personnel

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A member of the NZDF air loading team loads pallets to be carried on a C-130 Hercules of either the Royal New Zealand Air Force or Royal Canadian Air Force, in Germany. NZDF photo.
Europe New Zealand News 

New Zealand crews distribute Ukraine-bound weapons around Europe

05/05/202205/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1165 Views 0 Comments Ukraine

New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed to Europe have quickly integrated with international partner militaries and commenced supporting Ukraine’s self

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Australian New Zealand News 

NIOA buys New Zealand firearms wholesaler

01/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1532 Views 0 Comments NIOA

NIOA will expand its presence in New Zealand with the acquisition of a leading firearms and ammunition wholesale distributor as

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Commander of the Australian Deployable Joint Force Headquarters, Major General Scott Winter, left, meets with New Zealand Army soldier Warrant Officer Class Two Sarah Rutene from the Solomons International Assistance Force in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly.
Australian Army New Zealand News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Commander DJFHQ visits Solomon Islands

23/04/202227/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1054 Views 0 Comments 1st Division, Operation Lilia, Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands

A recent visit to Solomon Islands by the Commander of the Deployable Joint Force Headquarters has highlighted how much of an

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RAAF No. 32 Squadron pilot Flying Officer Wynona Winslett conducts her inspection aircraft walk-around ahead of a KA350 King Air flight during Exercise Bersama Shield 2022. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long.
Asia New Zealand News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force UK 

King Air provides international exercise support

20/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1522 Views 0 Comments KA350 King Air, No. 32 Squadron

A team from RAAF No. 32 Squadron has provided air support to multinational forces during the annual Bersama Shield field

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New Zealand Light Armoured Vehicles on exercise. NZDF photo.
New Zealand News Pacific 

New Zealand sells LAVs to Chile

20/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2857 Views 0 Comments

The New Zealand Defence Force has finalised a sale of 22 surplus New Zealand Light Armoured Vehicles (NZLAVs) to the

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A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules departs Auckland for Europe. NZDF photo.
Europe New Zealand News 

New Zealand deploys significant enablers for Ukraine support

13/04/202213/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1654 Views 1 Comment Ukraine

A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules has departed New Zealand for Europe to assist with shipments of weapons

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HMNZS Aotearoa on her first Antarctic mission. NZDF photo.
New Zealand News 

New Zealand Defence Force’s Antarctic season 2022 wrapped up

04/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1319 Views 0 Comments

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) completed its Antarctica support for the 2021/22 season with a final flight to the

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Air Force Heritage Flight aircraft the Spitfire (bottom of photo) and Avenger (top) flying in formation with Texans from the Central Flying School at Ohakea. NZDF photo.
New Zealand News 

New Zealand launches Air Force Heritage Flight

03/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2102 Views 0 Comments

New Zealand’s military aviation heritage will now be on regular display throughout the country with the establishment of the four

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Former HMNZS Pukaki (pictured) and HMNZS Rotoiti are being sold Ireland. NZDF photo.
Europe New Zealand News Overseas 

Two Kiwi patrol boats going to Ireland

14/03/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2190 Views 0 Comments

New Zealand Defence Force will sell two decommissioned Royal New Zealand Navy inshore patrol vessels to the Republic of Ireland’s

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New Zealand News 

New Zealand Defence Force activity summary Feb 2022

03/03/202203/03/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1005 Views 0 Comments

New Zealand Defence Public Affairs has produced a report to summarise the key activities that the New Zealand Defence Force

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