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The flagship of the U.S. 7th Fleet sailed into Wellington Harbour
The flagship of the U.S. 7th Fleet, USS Blue Ridge sailed into Wellington Harbour this morning as part of a scheduled Pacific patrol. Since leaving her home port of Yokosuka in Japan in April, the...
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Total cost of sunken HMNZS Manawanui write-off revealed in Budget
Refer: https://tinyurl.com/3c2wch44 A $77 million write-off of the navy ship Manawanui, which sunk off Samoa last October, is contained in the Budget papers on defence. These also show $32m in costs...
View ArticleWhy Anzac Act is being updated
Old law deemed outdated, proposed changes include recognition of contemporary veterans.Contemporary veterans will be officially recognised on Anzac Day, as part of a new amendment bill that has passed...
View ArticleIS ECONOMICAL WITH THE TRUTH ALIVE AND WELL? by Neal Catley
On Monday 6 January 2025 I sent a letter to the Office of the Minister for Veterans entitled ‘Competition of Interest.’ The letter briefly referenced Professor Ron Paterson’s Report: Warrant of...
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The Royal Navy will love her: First of new Type 31 frigates Ventures out of...
The first new Type 31 frigate being built for the Royal Navy has been rolled out of the build hall where she is being constructed in Rosyth. HMS Venturer is the first of five Inspiration-class...
View ArticleU.S.Golden Dome Missile Defense Shield
“On Tuesday, [May 20], [Defense] Secretary [Pete] Hegseth joined [President Donald J. Trump] in the Oval Office to announce the Golden Dome missile defense shield,” said Assistant to the Secretary of...
View ArticleAfghanistan Accountability
In August 2021, the U.S. military withdrew its forces from Afghanistan after nearly two decades of conflict. While withdrawing, 13 U.S. service members were killed in Kabul, Afghanistan, during a...
View ArticleU.S. spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops
The U.S. military spent more than $6 billion over the past three years to recruit and retain service members, in what has been a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls. The financial...
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Change of Command HMNZS Philomel
“I have the ship.” With those words Commander (CDR) Paul Matenga takes over the command of HMNZS Philomel today from Captain (CAPT) Julie Simpkins, who has been in the role since March 2022. HMNZS...
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Royal Navy’s attack submarine fleet being expanded to up to 12 boats under SDR
The UK is to build up to 12 attack submarines as part of the Aukus programme, the Prime Minister is due to announce. Sir Keir Starmer is due to say the Royal Navy’s conventionally armed,...
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Royal Navy ship seizes 1,000kg of heroin in latest drugs bust in the Arabian Sea
HMS Lancaster seized 1,000kg of heroin, 660kg of hashish, and 6kg of amphetamine (Picture: Combined Maritime Forces)A Royal Navy ship has seized more than £26m of illicit drugs from a vessel in the...
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U.S. Navy launches ship named for gay rights leader Harvey Milk
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Navy ship named for slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk, who served four years in the Navy before being forced out, was christened and launched in San Diego Bay on Saturday. The...
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Jack Passings – June 2025
PILE, Christopher Michael S/No. A23713 LT CDR, RNZNPassed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Friday, 6th June 2025, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband and companion of Arline for 67...
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View ArticleSNAPSHOT: FOOD FOR THOUGHT OR ARE WE BONKERS?
BY NEAL CATLEY The views expressed in this article are those of the writer and reflect personal opinions and perspectives. They are not intended to represent or influence official government policy,...
View ArticleTrooping the Colour 2025 highlights on King’s official birthday
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View ArticleA “Fruitful Partnership” – Kiwi frigate Te Kaha joins UK’s Task Group
HMS Dauntless arrives in Singapore as New Zealand frigate joins CSG25. Commander Jamieson is the Commanding Officer of HMNZS TE KAHARefer: https://tinyurl.com/2hbx4hcxRefer:...
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