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Commander US Space Command visits New Zealand

This week the Commander US Space Command General Stephen Whiting had a whirlwind visit to New Zealand, speaking with senior military leaders and meeting New Zealand Defence Force Space Operations personnel. 27 June, 2025 General Whiting held talks with a number of people including Minister for Space Judith Collins, Chief of Defence Force Air MarshalContinue reading “Commander US Space Command visits New Zealand”

Navy checks on domestic fisheries fleet – HMNZS Taupo

Inshore Patrol Vessel HMNZS Taupo has helped ensure fisheries compliance amongst the northern fishing fleet in a sustained boarding operation last month. 27 June, 2025 For three weeks, HMNZS Taupo patrolled from North Cape to East Cape, hailing commercial fishing vessels and getting Fisheries New Zealand Fishery Officers on board to conduct checks. Lieutenant Commander Toby Mara,Continue reading “Navy checks on domestic fisheries fleet – HMNZS Taupo”

Navy divers neutralise Second World War mines in Hauraki Gulf

Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) divers have safely disposed of Second World War-era mines recently discovered on the seafloor near Auckland. 26 June, 2025 The mines, which were more than 80 years old, were originally part of a defensive minefield laid in the early stages of the war to protect Auckland Harbour and the HaurakiContinue reading “Navy divers neutralise Second World War mines in Hauraki Gulf”

NZDF targets unexploded ordnance in Papua New Guinea

Four New Zealand Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operators have joined an Australian Defence Force-led operation to locate, identify and plan for disposal of Second World War-era ordnance in the East New Britain region of Papua New Guinea. 24 June, 2025 The Kiwis joined personnel from Australia, Canada, France, Japan, Papua New Guinea, the UnitedContinue reading “NZDF targets unexploded ordnance in Papua New Guinea”

U.K. Aircraft Carrier HMS Prince of Wales Arrives in Singapore

Dzirhan Mahadzir June 24, 2025 4:55 PM SINGAPORE — Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (R09), flagship of the U.K. Carrier Strike Group (UKCSG), docked at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore, on this week for its first Indo-Pacific port visit for its Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific deployment known as Operation Highmast.Following its port visit toContinue reading “U.K. Aircraft Carrier HMS Prince of Wales Arrives in Singapore”