RNZ Navy polar-class logistics support vessel signed off at Hyundai Heavy

By Baibhav Mishra -June 12, 20200287 (Image Courtesy: SeaQuest) A new state-of-the-art 26k tonne Maritime Sustainment and Capability vessel for the Royal New Zealand Navy has successfully completed its series of 7 Contractual Sea Trials and was delivered on 8 June 2020. SeaQuest Marine Project Management oversaw the entire 28-month construction which was undertaken by Hyundai HeavyContinue reading “RNZ Navy polar-class logistics support vessel signed off at Hyundai Heavy”

Royal New Zealand Navy vet’s road to 100

10:30 AM Friday Jun 12, 2020 Wrens at Waiouru carry out duties outside of their telegraphist work. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED A former Masterton woman who contributed to the national effort during World War II celebrated her 100th birthday as the country again pulled together for a common cause. Petty Officer Telegraphist Nancy ‘Pat’ Moore during World WarContinue reading “Royal New Zealand Navy vet’s road to 100”

Lima Charlie: Why Does The Royal Navy Patrol The West Indies?

HMS Medway is the latest RN ship to arrive in the region12th June 2020 at 10:32am FALKLANDS HMS Albion Holds Virtual Service To Remember Falklands Tragedy 8th June 2020 The Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Medway has arrived in the West Indies at the beginning of a patrol that is expected to be carried outContinue reading “Lima Charlie: Why Does The Royal Navy Patrol The West Indies?”

‘Show of force’: US aircraft carriers patrol South China Sea for first time in 3 years

12 Jun, 2020 4:49pm 6 minutes to The dispute in the South China Sea has brought multiple nations into a potentially dangerous conflict over territory. Video / CNNOther For the first time in nearly three years, three American aircraft carriers are patrolling the Indo-Pacific waters, a massive show of naval force in a region roiled byContinue reading “‘Show of force’: US aircraft carriers patrol South China Sea for first time in 3 years”

NZ Defence Minister defends huge military spend amid economic downturn (Includes photos)

George Block 05:00, Jun 13 2020 Facebook Twitter Reddit Email CREATIVE COMMONS/SUPPLIEDA Royal Australian Air Force Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle on display in 2014. Mark says the Bushmaster is the top of his list for new armoured vehicles for the NZ Army. Trustworthy, accurate and reliable news stories are more important now than ever. SupportContinue reading “NZ Defence Minister defends huge military spend amid economic downturn (Includes photos)”