Thanks. I've just asked on the NZDF Twitter account and asked for the variant as well, so we'll see what the reply is.
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Reply to my query of last from NZDF via Twitter 8:14 am - 27 Feb 2019: "In December 2018 three HX44M Heavy Recovery Vehicles were ordered from RMMVA, with delivery expected in 2020." So there we have it and nice to have a quick reply. BZ NZDF.
I wonder why only the 3 since we currently have 5? You would think with added mobility in vogue recovery would be expanded if anything unless they are relying more on the self recovery features of the new fleet(s).
I hear through the jungle lanes army are already getting a new uniform as the current MCU manufacture is to cease. Apparently will be similar with the current Aus/Brit offerings so perhaps more along the lines of the latest 3 sqn cut/pattern for commonality sake, although 3 will then probably change again, typical as they seem to like being the mexicans of the NZDF.
kiwipatriot69
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I suppose the new uniforms will be another el cheapo manufacturer from offshore then, no locals doing it.
I actually quite like the new brit/Aus ones, change the colour to suit and then load them up in our new MANs/bushmasters that we should also tag on and save on bulk shipping, your welcome NZDF, I'll await my innovation cheque in the mail.
kiwipatriot69
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Don't suppose you have a picture or link to give us an idea?
There are a few current pics floating around of crewman in the NH90s lately, will try and find one but this is not to say this is by any means the pattern they will eventually go for and just would make sense as already in use. This is then probably why we would go for a completely different uniform as military logic will no doubt dictate.
I'm pretty sure they also trialed some versions on the last southern katipo ex if I remember correctly.
Unless you are referring to the Aus/brit uniforms then there are any number of references floating around as they to have had their "new" DPMs (or whatever they call them these days) in use for some time now.
@RegR there has been a meeting of the WO & SNCO Mess committee and a cheque will be forthcoming in the snail mail once the committee can decide upon the amount and sober both the treasurer and secretary up long enough for them to sign the cheque and afix a stamp to the envelope.
Are they changing the no see me camo gear again? The current MCU uniform has only been in service for about five or six years at the most.
Haha yip, the boys reckon it's a manufacturer issue ie could be going under. Someone could come to the rescue last minute and bail them out last minute like usual if the price is right.
Interesting.
The 'backbone' of the Canadian Army's combat vehicle fleet is sitting in a London, Ont. scrap yard | CBC News
A mix of LAVII and LAVIII but seems as though we are not the only ones with spare hulls. Most likely all their damaged LAVIIIs from their Afghan campaign.
The 'backbone' of the Canadian Army's combat vehicle fleet is sitting in a London, Ont. scrap yard | CBC News
A mix of LAVII and LAVIII but seems as though we are not the only ones with spare hulls. Most likely all their damaged LAVIIIs from their Afghan campaign.
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
Yep. Maybe instead of scrapping them Canada should fulfill the Saudi LAV contract with these hulks. Maybe they won’t notice and all our lefties here will be pacified.
You could read to the bottom of the article and it would give you the full answer to your question.
kiwipatriot69
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Seems like a lot of money to upgrade an existing lav 3, would they have been better off replacing them with boxer or other more powerful, better armoured vehicles?
I didn't ask a question.
It was implied
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40 deg south
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NZDF-NZTA team hopes to have Waiho Bridge open on Friday
Auckland women helps Waiho Bridge rebuild
Army engineers playing a leading role in repairing a washed-out bridge in Westland.
Supposedly it will be the longest Bailey bridge the army engineers have build since WWII.
Auckland women helps Waiho Bridge rebuild
Army engineers playing a leading role in repairing a washed-out bridge in Westland.
Supposedly it will be the longest Bailey bridge the army engineers have build since WWII.
Good to see military kit with tangible beneficial results outside of combat put to use. Really sells the worth and I doubt even the regular protesting protesters could begrudge military involvement here.
Pretty sure engineers provided this capability and an interim ferry service to Wairoa after cyclone Bola took out their main bridge link way back when.
Cyclone Bola proved to then PM David Lange how good our armed services were. He was kind of disinterested in them up until that point.
Unfortunately, though those protestors wont be begrudging them - that is all they ever want the NZDF to ever do.