The Tunnels at North Head, Devonport, Auckland.
The tunnels at North Head in Devonport, Auckland, are part of a fascinating historical site. North Head is known for its military history, particularly from World War II. The tunnels were originally...
View ArticleSouth-East Asian Veterans Association (SEAVA)
An association for members who served with NZ Forces in South-East Asia especially between 1972 -1989. For further information refer: https://tinyurl.com/phtsm2bc or contact Frank Lewis (SEAVA)...
View ArticleNew Unreported Submarine in China Leaves West Guessing
Refer: https://tinyurl.com/46a5m7k9China’s incredible naval expansion and modernization continues. The latest surprise is yet another new and unexplained submarine. The boat, whose designation is...
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Jack Passings – February 2025
Moffatt, Dennis L Wtr RNZN has just cashed his travel Warrant and crossed the Bar at 1235 03rd February 2025.A celebration of his life will be held at the Papanui RSA in a couple of weeks once family...
View ArticleHow U.S. Navy submarine cooks feed 150 sailors at sea
United States Navy submariners deploy for months at a time, spending weeks submerged at sea with no internet and minimal contact with the outside world. Aboard the Virginia-class nuclear-powered...
View ArticleITALY’S NAVY IN AUSTRALIA
The Marina Militare (Italian Navy) has staged a major power projection deployment and Defence Diplomacy effort to win friends and influence people on the far side of the world.It sent the Italian...
View ArticleRNZN frigate sails to disrupt terrorist, criminal, activities in Middle East
Refer: https://tinyurl.com/3h8tur2h Te Kaha, its 179 crew and embarked Seasprite helicopter will be deployed for six months supporting Combined Task Force 150 (CTF150) maritime actions outside the...
View ArticleNaval Communication Station Harold E. Holt located on the northwest coast of...
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View ArticleWWV Fort Collins, Colorado and WWVH Kekaha, Hawaii Atomic Clock Stations
Refer: https://wwv.mcodes.org/WWV is a radio station run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that broadcasts precise time and frequency from Fort Collins, CO. A companion...
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ANZUK Force Singapore
ANZUK was a tripartite defense force established by Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to maintain stability in the Asia-Pacific region following the UK’s decision to reduce its military...
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Ship Log entries from Yester-Year
Ship log entries from 1740 to 1855 cover a fascinating span of maritime history. These logs are typically written records kept by ship captains or officers, documenting a variety of daily details like...
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China’s show of force off Australia’s East Coast
Defence is monitoring the People’s Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang, the Renhai-class Cruiser named Zunyi and the Fuchi-class replenishment vessel Weishanhu, which continue to...
View ArticleDefence Minister says presence of Chinese ships is ‘wake-up call’ for Kiwis
Defence Minister Judith Collins says the presence of three Chinese naval ships off Australia is a wake-up call for New Zealanders.She says people can no longer rely on feeling safe because this...
View ArticleVeteran Issues
Well, the time has come. Time for what, you ask? Time to step away from the ongoing debate about what defines a veteran and the related issues. The current Minister for Veterans (MfV) has done...
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RUSSIAN SPY SHIP SHADOWED AND WARNED OFF
UK frigate HMS Somerset this week ‘tracked’ Russian Navy ‘research vessel’ RFS Yantar in the English Channel.Refer: https://tinyurl.com/43twakvrThe RFS Yantar (Project 22010) is a Russian Navy...
View ArticleGUIDE TO THE US NAVY 2025
In the third edition of our popular ‘Guide to the US Navy’ we assess the state of the world’s most powerful armed force. We look at how it is shaping up to meet the challenge of China in Indo-Asia...
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Jack Passings – March 2025
BOYCE, Neville James CPOSA NZ17821 Joined 5/63 Op Pilaster-CY9 February 1947 – 2 March 2025. Passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, in Waitakere Hospital aged 78, surrounded by his loving family....
View ArticleThe True Scale of Modern Nuclear Weapons
The terrifying true scale of modern nuclear weapons is beyond what most people can imagine. Nuclear weapons today are far more powerful than those used in World War II. For example, the B83 nuclear...
View ArticlePolish army’s new Abrams tanks to be fitted with kits to plough through...
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