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Naval News Past and Present from New Zealand and Around the World Click on a photo to see full post or see my blogs here - New Zealand Naval Ships rnznships.com/ Naval ships from around the World rnzngunners.com/
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Warships from the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, U.S. and Japan Sail in Joint South China Sea Patrol : Aaron-Matthew Lariosa – September 29, 2024 12:17 PM Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Sazanami sails behind Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Aotearoa while conducting a…

Warships from the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, U.S. and Japan Sail in Joint South China Sea Patrol 
Warships from the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, U.S. and Japan Sail in Joint South China Sea Patrol 

Aaron-Matthew Lariosa – September 29, 2024 12:17 PM Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Sazanami sails behind Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Aotearoa while conducting a Dual-Replenishment at Sea with HMAS Sydney and USS Howard during a…

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Two Additional New Zealand Super Hercules Arrive in Whenuapai: Rojoef Manuel – October 1, 2024   The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has accepted its second and third C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft at Base Auckland, Whenuapai. The planes were flown by C-130…

Two Additional New Zealand Super Hercules Arrive in Whenuapai
Two Additional New Zealand Super Hercules Arrive in Whenuapai

Rojoef Manuel – October 1, 2024   The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has accepted its second and third C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft at Base Auckland, Whenuapai. The planes were flown by C-130 developer Lockheed…

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HMNZS Kaniere, Loch Class frigate – RNZN Service: Commissioned 27 September 1948, Paid off 22 December 1960 – Completed: February 1945 – commissioned as HMS Loch Achray: Squid anti-sub being exercised HMS Loch Achray – later HMNZS Kaniere HMNZS Kaniere ln Nelson for opening of McGlashen…

HMNZS Kaniere, Loch Class frigate – RNZN Service: Commissioned 27 September 1948, Paid off 22 December 1960 – Completed: February 1945 – commissioned as HMS Loch Achray
HMNZS Kaniere, Loch Class frigate – RNZN Service: Commissioned 27 September 1948, Paid off 22 December 1960 – Completed: February 1945 – commissioned as HMS Loch Achray

Squid anti-sub being exercised HMS Loch Achray – later HMNZS Kaniere HMNZS Kaniere ln Nelson for opening of McGlashen Quay December 10, 1960 HMNZS Kaniere Kaniere at Hobart 6 February 1958. Taken by Lindsa HMNZS Kaniere – crew

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Royal New Zealand Navy takes out top prize at 47th Roy Smith Memorial Trophy Competition: Intricate knife skills, specialised cooking techniques and refined plating skills were on display at the annual 47th Roy Smith Memorial Trophy Competition last week. 02 October, 2024 Five teams from…

Royal New Zealand Navy takes out top prize at 47th Roy Smith Memorial Trophy Competition
Royal New Zealand Navy takes out top prize at 47th Roy Smith Memorial Trophy Competition

Intricate knife skills, specialised cooking techniques and refined plating skills were on display at the annual 47th Roy Smith Memorial Trophy Competition last week. 02 October, 2024 Five teams from the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), New Zealand…

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Photos – Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) conducts flight operations while the ship transits the Tsushima Strait, Sept. 18, 2024.: USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability…

Photos – Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) conducts flight operations while the ship transits the Tsushima Strait, Sept. 18, 2024.
Photos – Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) conducts flight operations while the ship transits the Tsushima Strait, Sept. 18, 2024.

USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist…

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Aircraft carrier USS Truman to deploy next week to Middle East: By Caitlyn Burchett  – Stars and Stripes • September 20, 2024 WASHINGTON – The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and a force of 6,5000 sailors will deploy next week on a mission that is expected to take the warship’s strike…

Aircraft carrier USS Truman to deploy next week to Middle East
Aircraft carrier USS Truman to deploy next week to Middle East

By Caitlyn Burchett  – Stars and Stripes • September 20, 2024 WASHINGTON – The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and a force of 6,5000 sailors will deploy next week on a mission that is expected to take the warship’s strike group into the Middle…

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Loch Class Frigates – HMNZS Hawea (F422), formerly HMS Loch Eck (K422): HMNZS Hawea Ex Loch Eck HMNZS Hawea (F422), formerly HMS Loch Eck (K422), was one of six Loch-class frigates that served in both the Royal Navy (RN) and the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). The ship was laid down by Smiths…

Loch Class Frigates – HMNZS Hawea (F422), formerly HMS Loch Eck (K422)
Loch Class Frigates – HMNZS Hawea (F422), formerly HMS Loch Eck (K422)

HMNZS Hawea Ex Loch Eck HMNZS Hawea (F422), formerly HMS Loch Eck (K422), was one of six Loch-class frigates that served in both the Royal Navy (RN) and the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). The ship was laid down by Smiths Dock on 25 October 1943,…

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Monitoring and surveillance activities by New Zealand against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers: Royal New Zealand Navy sustainment vessel HMNZS AOTEAROA(Source: New Zealand Ministry of Defence) * From mid-August to mid-September, Royal New Zealand Navy sustainment…

Monitoring and surveillance activities by New Zealand against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers
Monitoring and surveillance activities by New Zealand against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers

Royal New Zealand Navy sustainment vessel HMNZS AOTEAROA(Source: New Zealand Ministry of Defence) * From mid-August to mid-September, Royal New Zealand Navy sustainment vessel HMNZS AOTEAROA conducted monitoring and surveillance activities against…

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Whangarei sailor on deployment to South East Asia: Former Bream Bay College head boy Cameron Wright says no two days are the same in the Royal New Zealand Navy. 19 September, 2024 Able Communications Warfare Specialist Wright (ACWS) is serving on board maritime sustainment vessel HMNZS…

Whangarei sailor on deployment to South East Asia
Whangarei sailor on deployment to South East Asia

Former Bream Bay College head boy Cameron Wright says no two days are the same in the Royal New Zealand Navy. 19 September, 2024 Able Communications Warfare Specialist Wright (ACWS) is serving on board maritime sustainment vessel HMNZS Aotearoa,…

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RNZN – Strength in numbers for PTIs: Strength and mobility combined with legacy and symbolism when Devonport’s Physical Training Instructors combined for a photoshoot. 19 September, 2024 Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) are seen as inventive moral boosters, even if a bit of sweat is…

RNZN – Strength in numbers for PTIs
RNZN – Strength in numbers for PTIs

Strength and mobility combined with legacy and symbolism when Devonport’s Physical Training Instructors combined for a photoshoot. 19 September, 2024 Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) are seen as inventive moral boosters, even if a bit of…

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Naval News Past and Present from New Zealand and Around the World Click on a photo to see full post or see my blogs here - New Zealand Naval Ships rnznships.com/ Naval ships from around the World rnzngunners.com/
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