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spoz replied to the thread Royal New Zealand Navy Discussions and Updates.Japan is building Mogamis in two yards, and may have the potential to build in others. The Japanese government might well see it to be... -
Todjaeger replied to the thread Royal New Zealand Navy Discussions and Updates.In my experience, a realist would demand to know who drank from their pint/glass/bottle, but that might just be me. I see your timeline... -
Feanor replied to the thread The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread.There have been a few assassinations back and forth that suggest Russia and Ukraine are going after people they perceive as significant... -
Hhauritz replied to the thread ADF General discussion thread.If we hit those levels of expenditure it won't be until the 2030s or even 2040s. This government has already put forward its defence...
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Tod's reasoning looks solid as to why it should be possible to land on the deck and it has been said previously by Govt that the OPV... -
Stuff: Ministers confirm replacements for aging Defence Force aircraft Stuff Won't Romeos be too big for the landing deck and the...
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During the 1980's the average defence spending was 2.5% GDP over twice what he last decade produced with a high of 3% early in the... -
I think you are right and it is the same calculation western European states are making. If you don’t commit funds to placate the US you...
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It is being reported by various media sources that the Department of Defence has resurrected the former JP9102. Joint Project 9102 was...
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A senior US Senator has told Insiders host David Speers Australia’s level of defence spending is much closer to 3% of GDP, if shipyards...
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Pretty hard that one…
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The ANZACs have been worked hard all their lives and are, not to put too fine a point on it, stuffed. It would be a brave Navy that...
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I tend to classify myself as a realist FWIW. With that in mind, I also do not see the RNZN being able to get to a six frigate navy in...
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Bluey 006 replied to the thread Royal New Zealand Navy Discussions and Updates.It would be surprising if Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky hasn’t already developed and will eventually mass market a modernised utility variant... -
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I tend to classify myself as a realist FWIW. With that in mind, I also do not see the RNZN being able to get to a six frigate navy in...