Armée Neo-Zélandaise / New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)

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Le nouveau patrouilleur neo-zélandais déjà en panne


Le nouveau patrouilleur de la marine néo-zéalndaise, le HMNZS Otago, a retardé son arrivée en Nouvelle-Zélande après que des problèmes de moteur l’aient affecté durant le weekend au large de l’Australie.

Le patrouilleur HMNZS Otago devait arrivé vendredi dernier à Auckland. Il est maintenant de retour au chantier Williamstown de Melbourne (Australie) où il était resté amarré depuis 2 ans à cause d’un problème financier avec ses constructeurs.
Le porte-parole de la marine, le Commander Phil Bradshaw, a expliqué que l’Otago effectuait des essais à la mer au large de Melbourne lorsqu’ils ont eu un problème d’injection de carburant sur un moteur. Ils étaient en train de réparer quand une alarme s’est déclenché sur l’autre moteur.
"Ils ont jugé plus prudent de retourner au port pour s’assurer que les moteurs étaient parfaits avant d’appareiller," a-t-il indiqué en précisant que le bâtiment était toujours sous garantie.
Le patrouilleur est rentré à Melbourne par ses propres moyens. Le premier moteur a été réparé, mais le second a besoin d’une pièce de rechange. Elle doit être acheminée depuis l’Allemagne, mais le Commander Bradshaw a indiqué qu’il était possible qu’une puisse être trouvée en Australie.
"Si c’est le cas, l’Otago pourrait appareiller pour la Nouvelle-Zélande à la fin de la semaine."

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en fait le retard n'était pas du au probléme financier, mais ces navires seraient trop lourd de 100 tonnes (font un surpoids de 6,25 %, ce qui n'est pas si extraordinaire que ça ) et incapables de naviguer en Antartique.

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RNZN qualifies SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter on OPV HMNZS Otago

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International
05 September 2016



The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has certified its lead Otago-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) to embark the service's new Super Seasprite SH-2G(I) naval combat helicopter.

A series of qualification procedures, which culminated in an activity referred to by the navy as an 'Aviation Safety and Readiness Check', were completed in late August onboard HMNZS Otago (P 148) in and around the Hauraki Gulf.

The procedures included winching operations for goods and personnel, inflight refuelling trials, and a series of simulations for various operational emergencies, the navy said.

" Otago will embark a Seasprite for Operation 'Havre' to the Kermedec Islands, which will significantly aid in the transfer of the amount of stores [that] need to be transferred to the [Department of Conservation] station on Raoul Island", said the navy, in reference to the routine resupply tasks undertaken by the RNZN to the remote marine reserve.

The RNZN signed a contract for ten SH-2G(I) helicopters in May 2013 to replace its existing fleet of five older Super Seasprites that have been in service since 2001. The service formally accepted the first three airframes, which feature improved sensor, flight control, and communications systems, in March 2015.

Besides transportation of stores and maritime surveillance duties, the helicopters are also capable of carrying Penguin Mk 2 Mod 7 anti-ship missiles and lightweight torpedoes, giving the Otago-class ships improved offensive capability.

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Tuesday, 6 September 2016
Rockwell Collins to provide New Zealand Defence Force with SATCOM system

Rockwell Collins has been awarded a second contract for a Deployable Ku-Band Earth Terminal (DKET) SATCOM system by the New Zealand Defence Force as part of the Strategic Bearer Network Phase 1 program. This contract follows an initial award in June 2013 for one DKET dual-antenna, deployable ground station.




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Supacat to Deliver Special Operations Vehicles – Mobility Heavy (SOV-MH) to New Zealand
(Source: Supacat; issued Sept 06, 2016)





MELBOURNE, Victoria --- The New Zealand Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to high mobility vehicle specialist, Supacat, to deliver Special Operations Vehicles – Mobility Heavy (SOV-MH) for the New Zealand Defence Forces. Supacat is also in the process of agreeing a long term support contract with the New Zealand Defence Force to support the new fleet.

The new SOV-MH vehicles are based on the latest MkII version of Supacat's HMT Extenda and provide a high level of commonality with the equivalent vehicles with other Special Forces.

The program will commence vehicle deliveries in the final quarter of 2017.

SC Group CEO, Nick Ames, said "We are delighted that New Zealand has chosen to join the HMT family. Interoperability is an important element for the Special Forces community and commonality of spares and support, is a key driver in maintaining relatively small fleets."

Designed for, and used by, the world's elite Special Forces, the HMT Extenda is unique in being convertible to either a 4×4 or 6×6 configuration to meet different operational requirements. Its open architecture provides for various levels of protection and great variety in the roles and missions for which it can be configured. New Zealand is a new customer for Supacat and the latest defence force to join the HMT family.

Michael Halloran, Managing Director Asia Pacific said, "We are very pleased to have reached this milestone with our friends in New Zealand and we are dedicated to providing the New Zealand Defence Force with the best cross country wheeled mobility in the world. This is a very exciting time for the Supacat team in Australia as it is the first time that we have entered into a product export contract."

The SOV-MH vehicles will be manufactured at Supacat's existing assembly facilities in Australia using Supacat Team Australia members to manufacture and assemble the vehicle. This represents the first time that Supacat Team Australia members will be exporting completed vehicles and complements the opportunities already emerging for Australian suppliers to enter Supacat's global supply chains.


Supacat is an innovative producer of high mobility military vehicles, specialist vehicles and maritime products. From its Australian offices, its primary focus is to act as a compact prime, delivering through life capabilities to its customers in specialist and niche applications with both Supacat and other OEM equipment throughout the Asia Pacific. Supacat have an established presence in Australia headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria.

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18 nations participate in ASEAN Exercise 16-3
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Areas of the world riddled with natural disasters and cursed by the secondary effects of mother nature’s wrath demand a responsive force that thinks, trains and plans ahead.

An exercise bringing together those very forces from 18 nations’ military and government organizations kicked off Sept. 5, 2016 at 14th Military Circle, Chonburi Province, Thailand. ASEAN Exercise 16-3 commenced with a fitting demonstration of an earthquake-induced collapsed building Search and Rescue operation.

Helicopters from Japan, Russia, Singapore and Thailand roared toward the airfield, dispatching fast-rope rescue teams and airlifting casualties. Meanwhile, teams on the ground moved casualties from the “hot zone,” a simulated collapsing building, to the “warm zone,” the immediate safety of an open field, and triaged according to casualty condition.

Teams from the Indian Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Royal Thai Army moved casualties secured on backboards swiftly to the pickup zone or field hospital. It was a grand display of pre-planned, coordinated and rehearsed disaster response, reinforcing the pay-off of the very familiarity and training this exercise will focus on.

“This exercise is intended to foster cooperation and to share experience, information and skills among military medics of the ASEAN member states and plus countries, while fostering capabilities of military units in the region through joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations,” said General Prawit Wongsuwon, Kingdom of Thailand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, during the opening ceremony.

AEx 16-3 is an opportunity for different nations to apply and hone common standard operating procedures and diversify each other’s capabilities for the inevitable calamities of the volatile Indo-Asia-Pacific.

A U.S. contingent of approximately 25 personnel from U.S. Pacific Command; U.S. Army Pacific; U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and Pacific Air Forces will work alongside the other nations in both the command post and field training exercises conducting medical planning, air medical evacuation, military medicine and chemical/ biological/ radiological/ nuclear defense.

Approximately 2,000 personnel are participating in the exercise from the 10 ASEAN member states Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam and “plus” countries Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Russia.

“This is considered an important milestone of defense cooperation,” Wongsuwon lauded the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Plus program, which, “which helps maintain peace, stability and security in the region.”

Humbling reminders of the significance of combined joint disaster response training come in the form of approximately 100 natural disasters on average each year in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. Sharing and honing real-world, on the ground, tactical and operational response capabilities facilitates effective, efficient response in a merciless environment.

http://defence-blog.com/news/18-nations-participate-in-asean-exercise-16-3.html

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La Nouvelle-Zélande va moderniser ses capacités aériennes et navales d’ici 2030


Posté dans Asie-Pacifique par Laurent Lagneau Le 26-11-2016

Pour les amateurs de rugby, la défense néo-zélandaise est redoutable. En revanche, sur le plan militaire, c’est autre chose… Ce qui n’est pas surprenant étant donné que les menaces extérieures contre la Nouvelle-Zélande sont faibles.

Cela étant, ce pays d’environ 4 millions d’habitants a toujours eu un rôle militaire – même limité – sur la scène internationale, comme lors des deux guerres mondiales et de celle du Vietnam (*), au sein de l’ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps). Plus récemment, la Nouvelle-Zélande a participé aux opérations de l’Otan en Afghanistan, avec 145 soldats déployés dans la province de Bamiyan jusqu’en 2013. Actuellement, des militaires néo-zélandais participent à différentes missions de maintien de la paix menée par les Nations unies.

Mais la priorité des forces néo-zélandaises et de contribuer à la sécurité régionale et à être capable de mener des missions au profit de la population civile (assistance, intervention en cas de catastrophe, comme lors du séisme du 13 novembre).

Étant dotées de matériels vieillissants, les forces néo-zélandaises vont bénéficier d’un plan d’investissement de 13 milliards de dollars afin de moderniser quelques capacités clés d’ici 2030, dans la droite ligne des recommandations du livre blanc sur défense publié par Wellington en juin dernier.

Ainsi, l’accent sera surtout mis sur le renouvellement des moyens aériens et navals. Pour les premiers, il est question d’acquérir 5 avions de transport tactique afin de remplacer les C-130H Hercules actuellement mis en oeuvre par le 40e escadron de la Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). Même chose pour les deux Boeing B757 également utilisés par cette unité.

Autre priorité : le remplacement, d’ici 2025, des 6 avions de patrouille maritime P3K Orion du 5e escadron, qui, pour les plus anciens, sont entrés en service en 1966. L’hypothèse d’acquérir des drones pour reprendre leurs missions n’est pas écartée.

Parce qu’elle est une île et que sa zone économique exclusive couvre une surface de 9 millions de km2 (jusqu’en Antarticque), la Nouvelle-Zélande ne peut pas se permettre d’une rupture capacitaire dans le domaine naval.

Aussi, le Defence Capability Plan [.pdf], présenté par Gerry Brownlee, le ministre néo-zélandais de la Défense, prévoit le remplacement des deux frégates de la classe Anzac (HMNZS Te Kaha et HMNZS Te Mana), entrées en service à la fin des années 1990 au sein de la Royal New Zealand Navy, ainsi que l’acquisition d’un troisième patrouilleur polaire.

Quant aux forces terrestres néo-zélandaises, le plan ne prévoit pas d’effort majeur au niveau de leurs équipements, si ce n’est qu’elles bénéficieront d’un programme de numérisation et d’une protection accru de leurs 4.500 soldats.

(*) Avec deux compagnies du régiment royal d’infanterie de Nouvelle-Zélande

http://www.opex360.com/2016/11/26/la-nouvelle-zelande-va-moderniser-ses-capacites-aeriennes-navales-dici-2030/

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Royal New Zealand Navy discloses name, homeport of new fleet tanker

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International

10 April 2017


A computer generated image of the Royal New Zealand's Maritime Sustainment Capability vessel.
Source: Royal New Zealand Navy


Key Points
•New Zealand has announced the name and homeport of its new naval fleet tanker
•Vessel will be located in a region close to New Zealand's major oil and gas companies

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has revealed the name and future homeport of a new 24,000-tonne fleet tanker that it is currently anticipating from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries.

In a video published on the service's official social media channel on 10 April, RNZN chief Rear Admiral John Martin revealed that the ship will be named HMNZS Aotearoa once it is in service, and that it will be homeported in the city of New Plymouth, Taranaki, on New Zealand's North Island.

"This continues the longstanding relationship that the navy has had with the wider Taranaki region, and their link with the sea," said Rear Adm Martin. "It also recognises the connection between the area's oil and gas industry, and the role that Aotearoa has in providing fuel supplies," he added.

Aotearoa will be the largest ship ever to be operated by the RNZN when it replaces HMZNS Endeavour in 2020. The Maritime Sustainment Capability (MSC) platform has a capacity for 8,200 tonnes of F-76 marine diesel fuel, 1,550 tonnes of F-44 aviation fuel, 250 tonnes of fresh water, and 300 tonnes of dry cargo.

Equipped with two NATO-compliant electric replenishment/fuelling-at-sea (RAS/FAS) masts, one each on the port and starboard sides, the ship can replenish two warships simultaneously. The vessel can also accommodate up to two NH90, Super Seasprite SH-2G SH-2G (I), or Augusta A-109 type helicopters.

"Aotearoa will have the ability to deploy anywhere in the world, and protect and support our maritime operations, and enhance our combat force," added Rear Adm Martin in the video announcement.

http://www.janes.com/article/69421/royal-new-zealand-navy-discloses-name-homeport-of-new-fleet-tanker

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NZ Defence Force a ajouté 5 photos.

Working together is the cornerstone to a successful mission. The field phase of Exercise Joint Waka, our amphibious operations exercise, involving all three services is underway at Army Bay, North of Auckland. The exercise is aimed at training and testing our capabilities for amphibious operations and involves HMNZS Canterbury, soldiers from 1 (NZ) Brigade and three NH90 helicopters from No.3 Squadron.

Joint Waka also ties in with Exercise Southern Katipo, our major international exercise in New Zealand later this year.

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NZDF soldiers train Tongan Marines



Forty New Zealand Defence Force troops are training a platoon of Tongan Marines as part of an assistance
programme between the two militaries.

A contingent of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) soldiers are in Tonga, helping a platoon of Marines from that country hone their jungle and night-fighting skills.

The training is part of an assistance programme between the two militaries.

Major Tom McEntyre, who is leading the NZDF contingent of 40 infantry soldiers, said members of the Royal Tongan Marine Infantry were getting training on specialist marksmanship, night shooting, patrolling in the jungle and operating as a platoon.

“The training aims to boost the capability and confidence of His Majesty’s Armed Forces (of Tonga) and to strengthen our defence cooperation,” Major McEntyre said.


Forty New Zealand Defence Force troops are training a platoon of Tongan Marines as part of an assistance
programme between the two militaries.

One aspect of the training taught Tongan soldiers how to operate effectively in the bush, using stealth and observation skills, he said.

“The activity also enables our soldiers to practise operating in a tropical jungle environment.”

The week-long training was being held in Tongatapu, the main island of Tonga, and was scheduled to finish on 8 August, he said.

The Tongan soldiers being trained will take part in Exercise Southern Katipo, the NZDF’s biennial military exercise, later this year.

Soldiers from the Delta Company 2nd/1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment are conducting the training, after taking part in Exercise Tafakula, a bilateral exercise between the United States Marine Corps and His Majesty’s Armed Forces of Tonga.

https://medium.com/@nzdefenceforce/nzdf-soldiers-train-tongan-marines-7f19e949f4d5  

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New Zealand Army

1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (1RNZIR) held its 60th Birthday at 1RNZIR Lines, Linton Military Camp. The regiment spent the
day thanking family and friends for their support and celebrating the history of the regiment itself. – à Linton Military Camp.

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New Zealand Issues RFT for NH90 Helicopter Simulator


10 Agustus 2017


The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s 10-ton class of NH90s were delivered between 2011 and 2014 under a $571 million contract replacing a fleet
of 14 UH-1H Iroquois helicopters. (photo : RNZAF)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence has issued a request for tenders for a simulator to train pilots to operate the NH90 medium utility helicopters flown by 3 Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

The service operates eight of the TNZA variant of the NH90 helicopters from the Ohakea air base located north of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. The Air Force anticipates an annual “flying“ rate for the simulator of between 1,500 and 1,900 hours.

A minimum requirement for the simulator’s software and hardware is meeting the NATO Helicopter Management Agency’s final operating configuration, including five multifunction displays — and level-three standards as detailed in European Aviation Safety Agency certification specifications for helicopter flight simulators; however, the MoD said that “a full-motion simulator is also acceptable.“

The timeline from when a contract is signed to delivery to New Zealand will be approximately two years. The RFT closes Sept. 28, 2017.

A request for proposals for simulator services was awarded in September 2016 to Helicopter Flight Training Services GmbH. This, the MoD told Defense News, was done to allow interim access to simulation training while a decision was made on potential procurement of a simulator for operation within New Zealand.

The Air Force’s 10-ton class of NH90s were delivered between 2011 and 2014 under a $571 million contract replacing a fleet of 14 UH-1H Iroquois, or “Huey,” helicopters that were in service from 1966 until June 2015.

To support the new helicopters, the Air Force opened the Helicopter Synthetic Training Centre, or HSTC, in Ohakea in 2012, which is also the home base to a fleet of A109 helicopters.

Training to date has included a Virtual Interactive Procedure Trainer — a computer-based NH90 part task trainer — at Ohakea’s HSTC and traveling overseas to use NH90 simulators.

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2017/08/new-zealand-issues-rft-for-nh90.html  

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Royal New Zealand Air Force

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NZ Defence Force a ajouté 4 photos.

Training on the new MARS-L weapon has started for the Royal New Zealand Navy and Royal New Zealand Air Force
with the first tranche of personnel being taught how to use the weapon in Waiouru.

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NZ Defence Force to Buy 82 New High-Tech Rifles for $4 Million


20 Oktober 2017


Barrett M107A1 anti-materiel rifle (photo : Defense Review)

Two new types of weapons, including a long range sniper rifle that can hit targets at almost twice the distance current weapons can, are being bought by the New Zealand Defence Force [NZDF] at a cost of $4 million.

NZDF announced today it was entering an agreement to buy 40 of the Barrett M107A1 anti-materiel rifle and 42 Barrett Multi Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles.

The cost includes day optics, suppressors and ballistic computer auxiliary equipment.

The 0.50-calibre semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle gives soldiers the ability to identify and engage vehicle or installation targets with precision to 1500 metres.

The Barrett MRAD .338 Lapua Magnum has been proven effective to 1500m. It replaces the current AW 7.62mm calibre sniper rifle, effective to 800m, which has reached the end of its service life, Chief of Army Major General Peter Kelly said.


BARRETT MRAD: Multi-caliber capable precision rifle (photo : SADJ)

"This new weapon will increase significantly the range of NZDF snipers, and with the innovation of new tripods will increase their ability to shoot in various positions, from prone to standing."

Both rifles will be used by infantry units within the New Zealand Army and the New Zealand SAS, and will be introduced into service from mid-2018.

Kelly said the new weapons would provide soldiers with the latest technology and ensure they would be equipped for any battlefield environment they might encounter.

"The new weapons were chosen after rigorous testing and feedback from qualified operators."

The MRAD was selected after six weeks of testing of a number of potential rifles at Waiouru, with more than 10,000 rounds fired in a variety of evaluation activities.

(NZHerald)

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2017/10/nz-defence-force-to-buy-82-new-high.html

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Supacat Special Operations Vehicles Accepted in New Zealand

19 Januari 2018


Supacat HMT Extenda Special Operations Vehicles (photo : Supacat)

Supacat has announced that the fleet of Special Operations Vehicles – Mobility Heavy (SOV-MH) has been accepted by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence. The fleet goes into service with the New Zealand Defence Force early this year.

The new SOV-MH vehicles are based on the latest MkII version of Supacat’s HMT Extenda and provide a high level of commonality with the equivalent vehicles with other Special Forces. New Zealand is a new customer for Supacat and the latest defence force to join the HMT family.

Designed for, and used by, the world’s elite Special Forces, the HMT Extenda is unique in being convertible to either a 4×4 or 6×6 configuration to meet different operational requirements. Its open architecture provides for various levels of protection and great variety in the roles and missions for which it can be configured.

Michael Halloran, Managing Director Asia Pacific said, “We are very pleased to have achieved our first product export from the Australian office. It is a great credit to the Supacat Team Australia members that we have delivered this fleet on time and to budget.”

The SOV-MH vehicles were manufactured at Supacat’s existing assembly facilities in Australia using Supacat Team Australia members to manufacture and assemble the vehicle. This represents the first time that Supacat Team Australia members have exported completed vehicles and complements the opportunities already emerging for Australian suppliers to enter Supacat’s global supply chains.

(Supacat)

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2018/01/supacat-special-operations-vehicles.html

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http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2018/03/sipri-impor-alutsista-negara-lainnya.html

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RNZAF Receives First of Four KingAir KA350 Aircraft

12 Mei 2018


KingAir KA350 aircraft (photo : Awesome)

New lease on life for RNZAF aircrew training

Minister of Defence Ron Mark has announced the first of four leased KingAir KA350 aircraft has been certified for use by the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), marking a change in the future of aircrew training.

“The new aircraft replace the B200 fleet which provide the RNZAF with multi-engine pilot training and light air-lift operations such as transport, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief,” says Ron Mark.

“These smaller aircraft have proved cost efficient for the extensive multi-engine training RNZAF pilots need after becoming proficient on single engine aircraft.

“With the end of lease of the old fleet, the Government has made a decision to increase the RNZAF’s domestic capability.

“Along with pilot training, I’m pleased to announce that this new fleet will enable specialist aircrew training to be brought back to New Zealand for the first time in two decades.

“This reflects the Government’s focus on ensuring our pilots and specialist crews develop and maintain essential skills, and continue to support NZDF operations within New Zealand.

“In an additional boost to Air Force capability, two of the aircraft will be configured to assist in important maritime surveillance tasks across our Exclusive Economic Zone,” says Mr Mark.

Air Warfare Officers are trained to fly and operate the P-3K2 Orion and C-130 Hercules, and specialist training has been undertaken in Australia. No additional operational funding has been required for the new lease and introduction of the training.

Mr Mark said the decision demonstrates that highly capable local companies are supporting the New Zealand Defence Force, with local suppliers providing sophisticated training system equipment.

New Zealand-based training will include navigation, flight planning, mission management, and communications, with Air Warfare Officer training starting later this year.

The budget for the project is drawn from the annual operating budget of the NZDF and has been provided from a reallocation of the funds previously assigned to the B200 lease and delivery of training in Australia.

The remaining three aircraft will be delivered progressively into 2019.

(NZ MoD)

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2018/05/rnzaf-receives-first-of-four-kingair.html

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À son tour, la Nouvelle-Zélande va acquérir 4 avions de patrouille maritime P-8 Poseidon auprès de Boeing

Posté dans Asie-Pacifique, Forces aériennes par Laurent Lagneau Le 09-07-2018 [i]



Après l’Inde, l’Australie, le Royaume-Uni, la Norvège, et, récemment, la Corée du Sud, Boeing vient d’enregistrer une nouvelle commande pour son avion de patrouille maritime P-8 Poseidon, dérivé son B-737 civil.

En effet, ce 9 juillet, Wellington vient de confirmer l’acquisition de 4 P-8 Poseidon. « Cet achat permet à la Nouvelle-Zélande de continuer à se projeter de manière indépendante dans des situations maritimes, et quand c’est nécessaire, de travailler avec des partenaires tels que l’Australie, le Royaume-Uni et les États-Unis », a expliqué Ron Mark, le ministre néo-zélandais de la Défense.

Ces nouveaux appareils remplaceront les 6 P-3C Orion actuellement en service au sein de la Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).

Pour cet achat, la Nouvelle-Zélande entend investir 1,4 milliard d’euros. Outre les 4 P-8 Poseidon, cette somme servira à financer des infrastructures pour accueillir ces appareils ainsi que des simulateurs de vol.

« Maintenir notre capacité de patrouille maritime est essentiel à la sécurité nationale de la Nouvelle-Zélande et notre aptitude à contribuer aux efforts mondiaux pour la sécurité mondiale », a encore fait valoir M. Mark.

La force aérienne néo-zélandaise ne dispose pas d’aviation de combat, si ce n’est 11 T-6 Texan II pour l’entrainement de ses pilotes. Ses capacités reposent essentiellement sur 6 P-3 Orion acquis dans les années 1960, 7 avions de transport (2 B-757 et 5 C-130 Hercules) et que 16 hélicoptères (dont 8 NH-90 Caïman, 8 SH-2G Super Seasprite gréés pour des missions anti-sous-marins) et 5 AgustaWestland AW109.

Doté du radar AN/APY-10 et de différents systèmes de renseignement électronique, le P-8 Poseidon emporte des missiles SLAM-ER et AGM-84D Harpoon, ainsi que des mines et des torpilles Mk54. Les appareils australiens (et américains) fonctionneront avec le drone HALE (Haute Altitude Longue Endurance) MQ-4C Triton de Northrop-Grumman.

http://www.opex360.com/2018/07/09/a-tour-nouvelle-zelande-va-acquerir-4-avions-de-patrouille-maritime-p-8-poseidon-aupres-de-boeing/

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New Zealand Army

The gunners from 163 Battery, 16th Field Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery are out in the field with our friends from 3-7 Field Artillery 25th Division, U.S. Army as part
of Exercise Lightning Kiwi in stunning Tekapo. This live field exercise is part of 16FD’s training schedule leading up to Ex Sari Bair in Waiouru later this year.
 

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10 août 2018 | Par Justine BOQUET

Nouvelle-Zélande : CAE fournira des simulateurs pour NH90

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CAE a remporté un contrat pour fournir le simulateur CAE 700MR à la Nouvelle-Zélande. © CAE


CAE a remporté un contrat afin de doter la Royal New Zealand Air Force de simulateurs de vol pour NH90.


L'entreprise CAE a annoncé le 9 août avoir décroché un contrat afin d'équiper la Royal New Zealand Air Force d'un système d'entraînement en vol pour ses hélicoptères NH90. Le contrat, d'une valeur de 50M de dollars canadiens, inclut également la maintenance des systèmes et le soutien. Le simulateur, qui devrait être livré en 2020, sera installé sur la base d'Ohakea.

Outre l'entraînement des pilotes, l'arrivée de ce simulateur permettra d'améliorer la disponibilité des NH90, actuellement employés pour la formation. « L'accès à la formation sur simulateur permettra de réduire le recours au NH90 pour les vols de formation, en rendant les hélicoptères disponibles pour un plus grand nombre de tâches opérationnelles », a déclaré Ron Mark, le ministre de la défense de Nouvelle-Zélande.

La Royal New Zealand Air Force sera équipée de la version CAE 700MR, présentée lors du dernier salon de Farnborough. Celui-ci permet de répondre aux besoins de formation des pilotes d'hélicoptères militaires. Le simulateur sera « équipé du générateur d'images CAE Medaillon-6000XR et d'un écran visuel assurant un champ de vision extrême (240 degrés à l'horizontale sur 88 degrés à la verticale), idéal pour pratiquer et répéter des manœuvres à risque élevé, telles que l'appontage et l'atterrissage dans des zones confinées », détaille CAE.

http://www.air-cosmos.com/nouvelle-zelande-cae-fournira-des-simulateurs-pour-nh90-113913

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New Zealand Army a ajouté 4 photos.

Tested in training. The High Readiness Task Unit from 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment with attached elements of Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifles,
2 Engineer Regiment, Medics and 161 Battery, 16th Field Regiment conduct a quick attack onto the enemy position with live field firing as part of a fictitious scenario during
Exercise Sari Bair. This training enables the units to demonstrate their live field fire ability and work in cohesion to achieve success during training and operations.

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New Zealand’s Future Hydrography Ship Begins Conversion into Naval Platform

13 Februari 2019


MV Edda Fonn, pictured at Haugesund, Norway. (photo : RNZN)

The Royal New Zealand Navy's (RNZN's) future hydrographic and diving support vessel, MV Edda Fonn , has arrived in Frederickshavn, Denmark, for a fitting-out process that will be conducted according to naval requirements.

The 85 m vessel, which will be in service as HMNZS Manawanui once commissioned, departed its previous homeport of Haugesund, Norway, on 31 January, and arrived in Frederickshavn on 1 February, according to data from IHS Markit's Maritime Portal.

Edda Fonn was acquired by the New Zealand government in 2018 for NZD103 million (USD69 million) to fulfil existing gaps in the RNZN's diving support and hydrographic survey capabilities.

These operational gaps arose following the decommissioning of the hydrographic ship HMNZS Resolution in 2012 and the retirement of the RNZN's namesake dive tender HMNZS Manawanui in 2018.

Edda Fonn has an overall length of 84.7 m, an overall beam of 18 m, and a hull draught of 6.3 m. It is equipped with a 100-tonne salvage crane that can be used to launch and recover remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).

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New Zealand Army to get better tactical communications system for interoperability

February 2019 Global Defense Security army news industry
Posted On  Tuesday, 26 February 2019 16:25  


The New Zealand Army will be gaining a new tactical communications network following the signing of a NZ$ 40 million contract with a company that specialises in
tactical communications technology, OpenGovAsia reports.



The New Zealand Army will get a better tactical communications system to improve interoperability (Picture source: Twitter account, New Zealand Army)


According to a recent press release, the contract has been signed as part of the first tranche of work being delivered under the Network Enabled Army programme, one of several projects underway addressing equipment obsolescence. Networks and equipment used by the New Zealand Army and Special Forces are the focus of this contract.

The NZ$ 40 million contract for the mobile tactical command system is funded from an existing appropriation. Moreover, the contract will design and deliver a modern network along with software, systems and connecting radio equipment. Together, these will enable accurate and detailed information to be transmitted securely between military personnel and command centres, whether they are within New Zealand’s forces or when operating at an international level.

The Defence Force operates alongside other Government agencies and New Zealand’s international partners whether at home or overseas. Therefore, the ability to work together effectively is vital to the success of these operations. Interoperability with partners is strategically important.

As technology continues to advance, Defence must be ready to keep pace in both procurement processes and capability requirements. The new network will use a family of radios supplied by the tactical communication technology company. This will include new portable radios for soldiers.

The report outlined relevant background information on the project. The Network Enabled Army programme is being rolled out in four tranches, up until 2025/2026. Tranche One of the Network Enabled Army programme will be delivered over time to the end of 2021. It will be focused on the capabilities of the Army and Special Forces in relation to Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4).

Meanwhile, Tranche Two will be focusing on Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capability. As part of the initial C4 tranche, the Ministry of Defence issued a closed request for proposals for the Mobile Tactical Command System in September 2017. This will deliver digital combat radios and supporting hardware and software to provide line of sight, and beyond line of sight communications.

An extensive evaluation process took place to test the range of solutions proposed by suppliers as well as to identify the most appropriate to meet Army’s operational requirements.

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New Zealand Army

Ultimate hide and seek. Soldiers from 2/1 Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (RNZIR) recently took part in a reconnaissance patrol procedures course conducted
entirely in the rugged Westland bush. This specialist training is a prerequisite for employment in the Reconnaissance and Surveillance Platoon at 2/1 RNZIR. They operate
in small, highly-trained teams to gain information about the enemy and the environment, often by stealth, and well forward of the main body of troops. Take a look
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