Royal New Zealand Navy Discussions and Updates

[recce.k1]

So when you have in the future 1 x frigate in refit, 1 x frigate on patrol could be not even in the pacific!!, 1 x frigate in port, and if we purchase 4 1 x frigate doing escort duties!!
You only have 1 x ship that can engage Chinese ships in an emergency situation but even then may not be in a location close by! OPV'S are not armed/equiped for full on T1 naval combat!!

Also we might be in just a wee bit of ahem trouble with our supposed 1-4 frigates if an adversary hypothetically sends over a much larger task force (dunno let's say 6 vessels and a couple of subs and then they split off to different areas)!

Solution might be to not put all one's eggs into one basket, perhaps ...

 

[old faithful]

Also we might be in just a wee bit of ahem trouble with our supposed 1-4 frigates if an adversary hypothetically sends over a much larger task force (dunno let's say 6 vessels and a couple of subs and then they split off to different areas)!

Solution might be to not put all one's eggs into one basket, perhaps ...

I know, I know!!! A fast jet armed with ASM.....sorry.

 

[recce.k1]

I know, I know!!! A fast jet armed with ASM.....sorry.

Now, now, from your previous postings on "fast air" options for NZ you've usually been dismissive, so I taking that as a sarcastic response.

Which is fine of course, but I'm certainly keen to hear your views on options to enhance 1 or 2 operational FFH's going forward.

Recent DCP is suggesting options are to be considered (enhanced maritime vessels and strike), but details are vague and of course your good self will have thoughts to contribute to Catalina's discussions?