Based on a commercial ferry design, HMNZS Canterbury is New Zealand’s only amphibious and multipurpose vessel. (Credit: Gordon Arthur) New Zealand possesses an exclusive economic zone spanning 4.3 million km², which the government claims is the world’s fifth largest. Gordon Arthur 18 Jul 2024 The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) is required to monitor this vastContinue reading “New Zealand Navy eyes a unique opportunity to revamp its fleet”
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New Zealand Defence Force’s $490m housing plan for Waiouru military camp
Homes for army personnel in Waiouru are in line for an upgrade. Photo: New Zealand Defence Force The New Zealand Defence Force is moving ahead with a $490 million expansion and upgrade of housing at its military training base in Waiouru. The first $75m stage of the project will 50 new homes for military families on newly developed landContinue reading “New Zealand Defence Force’s $490m housing plan for Waiouru military camp”
USS William P. Lawrence, USS Sterett, HMNZS Aotearoa Conduct Replinshment-At-Sea
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) stands by as the lifeguard station for the replenishment-at-sea (RAS) conducted by the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), left, and the Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11) during the Force Integration phase of Exercise RimContinue reading “USS William P. Lawrence, USS Sterett, HMNZS Aotearoa Conduct Replinshment-At-Sea”
USS Sterett (DDG 104) conduct a RAS with HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11)
Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) heave a line during a replenishment-at-sea with Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 in the Pacific Ocean, July 13. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more thanContinue reading “USS Sterett (DDG 104) conduct a RAS with HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11)”
Former Army gunner switches to RNZ Navy blues with warfare officer role
Te Mihinga Rose Brock was used to being a bit of a role model in the Army Reserves. 10 July, 2024 She stood out as a wahine trained in a combat trade role, and thrived while showcasing the New Zealand Defence Force over a series of recruitment webinars. Now, Sub Lieutenant Brock, whose family comesContinue reading “Former Army gunner switches to RNZ Navy blues with warfare officer role”
