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Month: August 2021

Grey zone
Defence

The Grey Zone: A Chance for Defence to Lead

August 22, 2021

Opposition Spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Chris Penk MP writes that the grey zone presents an opportunity to redefine Defence and to orientate our military towards the threats of the future. In summary: Grey zone activities […]

Serco BWOC
Defence

Serco Delivers RNZN Bridge Warfare Officer training in Lockdown

August 21, 2021

Students of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) first Bridge Warfare Officer Course (BWOC) run by Serco Defence graduated at Devonport Naval Base, HMNZS PHILOMEL in May. The course includes theory and practical training focusing […]

Five Power Defence Arrangements
Beyond Pacific

New Zealand’s emerging Five Eyes challenge

August 21, 2021

Dr Wayne Mapp writes that a new cold war has broken out and that New Zealand cannot avoid being drawn in. Staying on the right side of history will require deft diplomacy and smart strategy. […]

SIPRI Report
Beyond Pacific

Global nuclear arsenals grow as states continue to modernise

August 15, 2021

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2021 finds that despite an overall decrease in the number of nuclear warheads in 2020, more have been deployed with operational forces. In summary: estimated number of […]

NZSM August 2021
2021

New Zealand Security Magazine – August-September 2021

August 3, 2021

Welcome to the August-September 2021 issue of New Zealand Security Magazine! It’s been an interesting 12 months in security.  Ensure you click on the Fullscreen button at the bottom-right of the viewer below. If you’re having difficulty seeing […]

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