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Post by pablo on Apr 24, 2023 18:42:18 GMT 12
I think it will be British wildcats, rather than Seahawks 😀
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Post by pablo on Apr 24, 2023 18:40:43 GMT 12
Bring on the future Blackhawk and Seahawk fleets then
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Post by pablo on Sept 15, 2017 21:51:57 GMT 12
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Post by pablo on Aug 4, 2017 20:19:20 GMT 12
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Post by pablo on May 29, 2011 20:58:18 GMT 12
My two cents worth....
Make 500 highly skilled personnel redundant (first round). 1400 in total!
Piss off the remaining staff as they are over worked due to increased workload and angry that their employer has shafted them. More staff leave.
Defence tells the Government they can no longer provide the required level of performance. The Government is embarrassed into an about face. Defence is forced to pay civilian contractors (those who have not moved on to greener pastures elsewhere) big money to come and do the job they were before.
All this for a total saving of about 13M!
When will the voters of this country learn? Getting rid of skilled staff = big money later down the track.
Defence in this country has never been adequately funded and various governments of all shades keep getting away with it.
End of rant ;D
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Post by pablo on May 29, 2011 20:44:34 GMT 12
Yep the Polly’s are pretty keen on cutting the defence spend that's for sure.
My understanding is that this one will be built with the option to add weapons later but with none onboard when launched.
The navy is losing three ships and only getting two to replace them (Endeavour replacement and a literal warfare vessel), so let’s hope they are purpose built to military standards this time!
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Post by pablo on May 24, 2011 19:31:48 GMT 12
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Post by pablo on Mar 30, 2011 22:12:17 GMT 12
It is my understanding the first order was for 6 but only 5 will be operational.
There is talk of 3 more in the whitepaper but I don't think they have been ordered yet.
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Post by pablo on Mar 30, 2011 19:27:15 GMT 12
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Post by pablo on Dec 23, 2010 19:37:41 GMT 12
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Post by pablo on Dec 23, 2010 19:01:18 GMT 12
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Post by pablo on Nov 27, 2010 17:59:34 GMT 12
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Post by pablo on Nov 2, 2010 21:40:35 GMT 12
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Post by pablo on Dec 17, 2009 18:40:54 GMT 12
I posted the link to stimulate debate so I can learn more on this topic as I'm certainly no expert on this stuff. I agree that cost and uncertainty over the A400 are significant issues, however how does the A400 compare with the C130 regarding transportation of LAVIII? At the moment our Hercs can lift ONE LAV for a short distance. This means we need to rely on civilian rentals or friendly powers to offer a C17. I personally can’t see a New Zealand government paying for new c130’s and or C17’s to give us this much needed capacity. How do the c130 and A400 compare on range, speed and versatility?
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Post by pablo on Dec 16, 2009 17:38:40 GMT 12
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Post by pablo on Jan 30, 2009 22:45:10 GMT 12
"On the news just now I'me sure that the newsreader said that plans to close Whenuapai as an RNZAF base were on hold till the outcome of the defence review. It may not be saved yet, if I heard correctly." Yes that is my understanding too. Despite public announcements the decision is yet to be signed off officially and will not be until after a review into the options.
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Post by pablo on Oct 5, 2008 19:39:53 GMT 12
I agree with the majority of what is said by the writer.
NZ needs to maintain a "blue line" navy, which means 4 frigates. We need to be able to respond to our"benign" security environment and keep watch over our EEZ. We need to maintain some kudos with our allies and contribute to operations when necessary.
In my view NZ First's only decent policy is their suggestion for a Marine force that has beach landing capacity. A good idea in a large ocean with tiny islands.
As for the strike wing, don't get me started! General Freybourg in Suda Bay Crete, said NZ will never be with out air support again. It turned out that as usual NZ takes the head in the sand approach to world events until our troops are being shot at.
A small, intergrated well trained force that has strike capacity is a must. I think a squadron of (saab) grippen's would be a good option. They would bring some flair back to the forces and help attract the quality people the forces are gagging for.
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Post by pablo on Oct 5, 2008 19:29:14 GMT 12
The Navy had a event down at the Boat Shed on the water front in Wellington with over 250 officers and government representatives.
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Post by pablo on Jun 17, 2008 23:27:32 GMT 12
I wrote to Wayne Mapp regarding his party's "vision of defence" and I can say that I was TOTALLY underwhelmed by his knowledge. He did not seem to have any idea what he was talking about.
He mentioned a white paper to investigate the present needs of the defence force. He said, or course that he did not support a combat wing. Despite his party getting loads of miles over Labour when they ditched back in 2001.
At least with Phil Goff we have someone who is intelligent and actually has a good working relelationship with defence and who tries to push for a few new toys:)
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Post by pablo on May 22, 2008 21:10:38 GMT 12
"The $276.4 million is out of the $4.6 billion Defence Sustainability initiative started by this government in 2005".
No more $ then. Governments' are very creative in announcing spending. At least the is consistency! Previous Govenments' spending tended to be very ad hoc and wildly ebb and flow with international events at least there is commitment to upgrade a lot of gear that has reached the end of the road around the same time, (block obstenance I think they call it?)
However it is clear that significant increases are needed, at a least 2% of GDP spend is needed to attract and retain staff and rebuild the airforce and navy after decades of neglect.
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