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Post by ErrolC on Jul 1, 2018 21:48:37 GMT 12
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Post by exkiwiforces on Jul 2, 2018 16:49:17 GMT 12
Find this on the www.scoop.co.nz website under the title of Rt Hon Winston Peters Minister of Foreign Affairs Speech to Otago Foreign Policy School 29 June 2018, “Next steps” On Defence New Zealand needs to apply all the levers at its disposal to advance our national interests and protect our sovereignty. In the context of increasing uncertainty in the Asia-Pacific region and our own Pacific reset, it has been timely to carry out a review of defence strategic policy. The document is titled the Defence Strategic Policy Review, and will be released by the Defence Minister, the Hon Ron Mark, in the very near future. Thematically the report identifies there have been recent significant developments in the global strategic environment. Great Power competition is back. Climate change is impacting our immediate neighbourhood. Across geography and domains, challenges once conceived as “future trends” have become present realities. Maritime Patrol Aircraft Such reviews also guide procurement. In terms of Defence Force equipment there are certain tasks we need to be able to perform. These include increasing resource protection activities, complex disaster relief operations, peace and stability operations, and regular engagement with regional security partners. This Government is determined to have the tools to defend and advance New Zealand’s interests. You may well be aware the options for replacing the Defence Force P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft are under active consideration. No final cabinet decisions have been made at this point but serious progress is being made. The replacement option for maritime patrol aircraft will be the next significant announcement by the government on defence procurement. The link if you want to read the full speech www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1807/S00015/peters-next-steps-otago-foreign-policy-school-speech.htm |
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Post by saratoga on Jul 2, 2018 19:09:19 GMT 12
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jul 2, 2018 21:17:04 GMT 12
Isn't it an appallingly written article. |
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Post by tbf25o4 on Jul 3, 2018 14:17:41 GMT 12
"In 2013, there were 12 local standbys or full emergencies at the air force base in Hobsonville."
Really! only ten years out of date. We vacated Hobsonville circa 2003/2004! (unless there is a secret air force operating from hidden hangars under the new
housing development)
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 3, 2018 16:11:55 GMT 12
Sssshhh, don't tell the government about the secret hangar and underground Air Force
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Post by saratoga on Jul 3, 2018 18:01:33 GMT 12
...and they re-arm the bombers with the ammo supplied through tunnels from North head....  |
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Post by atea on Jul 4, 2018 15:24:28 GMT 12
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 4, 2018 16:08:59 GMT 12
What's wrong with it? It's a political overview in the politics section, quoting politicians, with decent expert comment pointing out a concern repeatedly raised in this forum. They missed a chance to quote the opposition rep to dodge answering the question of why they left things so long. |
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Post by chrisr on Jul 4, 2018 18:04:46 GMT 12
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Post by atea on Jul 4, 2018 20:51:27 GMT 12
What's wrong with it? It's a political overview in the politics section, quoting politicians, with decent expert comment pointing out a concern repeatedly raised in this forum. They missed a chance to quote the opposition rep to dodge answering the question of why they left things so long. It has been edited. Earlier version mentioned that it is yet to go to cabinet and mentioned that the Orions were 'failing'. Don't get me wrong it's great news if it happens! |
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Post by madmark on Jul 6, 2018 9:00:22 GMT 12
Sounds like today is the big announcement. I hope the RNZAF, in particular 5 Sqn get the platforms they need to continue doing the awesome work they do.
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Post by beagle on Jul 6, 2018 13:18:29 GMT 12
was never going to be a procurement announcement today.
Just policy.
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Post by beagle on Jul 6, 2018 13:19:59 GMT 12
The P-8 deal won't happen unfortunately. The Green Party will make sure of that. I greatly respect Ron Mark, and his efforts, but I'm not holding my breath. They couldn't even afford a military spec Littoral Vessel for the Navy. A huge amount of wishful thinking on Ron Mark"s behalf I think. I hope you have collection of hats to wear on Monday. |
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Post by conman on Jul 6, 2018 19:08:54 GMT 12
I’m just hoping they come with Sidewinders and Harpoons, maybe even sling a few JDAM for close air support, then we have a total all round combat aircraft
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Post by alanster on Jul 6, 2018 20:19:24 GMT 12
Today's Defence Policy Statement is the most muscular policy position on Defence I've seen in over 18 years. That is some piece of work Ron Mark has done to get sign-off from cabinet on that. Having a direct go at China and Russia. It is basically a refutation of the "benign strategic environment" of the Helen Clark era, with the clever introduction of climate change as a key threat to NZ's economic and strategic interests to butter up the Greens and wider public - even having a go at Trump to shore up NZ's independent foreign policy brownie points - to get everyone ready for some expensive acquisitions that are going to be announced in the coming weeks and later on this year.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 6, 2018 21:01:37 GMT 12
The claim made in an article today that the climate change consideration is new and was not considered by the previous government in the last White Paper surprised me, because I definitely remember reading about it in the past (circa late 2016) as being a new and major consideration for the NZDF. It's bollocks of course, but if it helps get Defence some better equipment, more power to them.
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Post by saratoga on Jul 6, 2018 21:30:00 GMT 12
The only threat to New Zealands defence, from climate change, is the extra budget required to either buy more woolly socks or more sunscreen.
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 6, 2018 23:04:24 GMT 12
The only threat to New Zealands defence, from climate change, is the extra budget required to either buy more woolly socks or more sunscreen. Because there is no way that large-scale changes in worldwide food production and habitability of existing populated areas could lead to increased demand for resource protection assets? |
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Post by saratoga on Jul 6, 2018 23:07:55 GMT 12
no, because 'climate change' agenda is BS!
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