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OPINION | With New Zealand the latest to join, the Philippines is building a network of defence partners amid South China Sea tensions

The Philippine Navy guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna participates in a joint maritime exercise with Royal Australian Navy ships, April 2025.US Indo-Pacific Command Andrea Chloe Wong The Philippines signed a status of visiting forces agreement with New Zealand last month, regulating the deployment of troops for joint military exercises. The agreement marks a significant milestoneContinue reading “OPINION | With New Zealand the latest to join, the Philippines is building a network of defence partners amid South China Sea tensions”

HMNZS Te Kaha tops up for the mission ahead

Commander Andy Grant, Executive Officer HMNZS Te Kaha, gives an insight into the complexities of refuelling while on task in the Arabian Gulf. 13 May, 2025 We have a RAS tomorrow. It’s a frequent topic of conversation aboard HMNZS Te Kaha today. It stands for Replenishment At Sea and we pronounce it as ‘Razz’. It’sContinue reading “HMNZS Te Kaha tops up for the mission ahead”

The Sichuan—the first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship—was launched in Shanghai in December.

It is the first such ship in any navy to be equipped with an electromagnetic catapult, which in this image is hidden by the long shed.

RNZAF joins in on Australian submarine-hunting exercise

P-8A Poseidon crews from Royal New Zealand Air Force No. 5 Squadron have been hunting submarines off the western coast of Australia in a recent major marine warfare exercise. 12 May, 2025 “We were participating in the Royal Australian Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise, acting as the fixed wing asset tasked with finding the enemy submarine,”Continue reading “RNZAF joins in on Australian submarine-hunting exercise”

Indian Navy Sent to North Arabian Sea to Deter Pakistan, Say Officials

Aaron-Matthew Lariosa – May 11, 2025 7:55 PM The Indian Navy massed naval forces in the Northern Arabian Sea and sent a carrier battle group, surface combatants, submarines and naval aviation to keep their Pakistani adversaries in a “defensive position,” officials said this week. . “The Indian Navy remained forward deployed in the Northern ArabianContinue reading “Indian Navy Sent to North Arabian Sea to Deter Pakistan, Say Officials”