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Post by camtech on Oct 26, 2017 18:33:20 GMT 12
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Post by gibbo on Oct 26, 2017 22:21:58 GMT 12
I can't say I rate the guy too highly, however from a Govt policy perspective I think it might be a little early to be hitting the panic button! In today's NZ Herald there's a piece about our relationship with Oz and Defence gets a mention... at least they appear to realise the Defence relationship is an important component of the overall relationship. www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=11936749 The key bit for this forum is the closing paragraphs: NZ First's coalition agreement with Labour includes an agreement to "re-examine the Defence procurement programme within the context of the 2016 Defence Capability Plan budget".
New Defence Minister Ron Mark said today that his party had been concerned about the type of expenditure and agreements entered into under the previous Government.
"We will run a ruler over that, stay within the allocation that exists, but seek to get better quality decisions...I really want to see where they are up to."
Ok so the interpretation of what is meant by 'the allocation that exists' is unknown, but for the likes of the FAMC & FASC projects are almost too big & well publicised to simply downgrade so I don't think they'll change too dramatically - I'm not saying they won't make some stupid choices, but given NZ First's fairly constructive Defence statements before the election I wouldn't expect them to now do a 180, even allowing for coalition agreements! Thye have stated they thought National was gold-plating the NZDF, well actually we know they were simply trying to keep them relevant, and NZF is giving themselves the wriggle room to allow agreement with National's decisions where it suits! |
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Post by suthg on Oct 28, 2017 15:14:35 GMT 12
That link for a 35 page pdf file download worked if you deleted the word link off the pdf bit. It shows the structure of the MOD and NZ Defence Force as well with names and titles etc. A lot in there. "Released under the Official Information Act 1982" Although some paragraphs have been blacked out up to whole pages! Too sensitive to release.
"The most significant upcoming investments on the Defence Capital Plan are the Future Air
Surveillance and Future Air Mobility capability projects, with a combined indicative capital
investment of XXXXX about by the mid 2020s."
The document is still worth a read.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 29, 2017 22:14:35 GMT 12
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Post by furd on Oct 30, 2017 7:39:09 GMT 12
I'm attending RNZRSA National Council this week and Ron Mark is programmed to address the meeting. We look forward to hear what he has to say about Defence and Veteran's Affairs. |
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Post by tbf25o4 on Oct 31, 2017 10:39:28 GMT 12
Read my article on the P8A option in the latest Aviation News (November edition) There are some challenges in getting this aircraft if at all
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