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Maritime

Andrew Curlewis
Defence

Babcock’s Arrowhead suppliers’ day a success, confirms Arrowhead pitch for future RNZN solution

October 26, 2023

Following a successful suppliers’ day held in New Zealand for potential future Arrowhead suppliers, Babcock confirms it will formally present its Arrowhead platform as the future solution to the RNZN. In response to the New […]

Sentinel
Defence

Sentinel Boats a “game-changer” for Royal New Zealand Navy

October 26, 2023

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Sentinel 1250 Littoral Manoeuvre Craft (LMC) fleet official launch has been met with glowing reviews from service personnel. Tasmania-based manufacturer Sentinel Boats (formerly PFG) has built three boats for […]

George McGuire
Defence

Sentinel Boats appoints former Royal Australian Navy officer to top role

October 13, 2023

Tasmanian manufacturer Sentinel Boats (formally PFG) has announced the appointment of RAN veteran George McGuire CSC as CEO to lead the company into a dynamic new chapter. McGuire had a 28-year career in the Royal […]

Kelly Smith
Defence

Babcock appoints Navy Commander Kelly Smith as Chief Marine Engineer in New Zealand

October 9, 2023

Babcock Australasia has appointed Kelly Smith as its Chief Marine Engineer based at the Royal New Zealand Naval Base in Auckland. The new role spans Babcock’s marine technical teams in New Zealand, including engineers and […]

HMNZS Te Kaha
Defence

The New Zealand Defence Policy and Strategy Statement 2023; what are the implications for the Royal New Zealand Navy

September 21, 2023

Editor-at-large Dr Peter Greener writes that we’ll have to wait until after the upcoming General Election and into next year before we get to learn whether a future New Zealand government will be putting its […]

Adaptable Strike Frigate
Defence

Future Force Design Principles and the next generation Royal New Zealand Navy fleet

September 18, 2023

Andrew Watts considers the Future Force Design Principles 2023 through the lens of capability modularity. Does a modular approach present the most cost effective means for acquiring capability for the full spectrum of potential missions? […]

Armidale Class
Defence

AUKUS raises credibility questions for New Zealand’s naval power

July 24, 2023

The AUKUS arrangement poses big questions for New Zealand’s approach to alliances and naval capability. Wayne Mapp writes that the response will need leadership from the top. The most important security issue currently facing New […]

KALAAT BEN ABBES
Defence

What the Australian Defence Strategic Review could mean for New Zealand naval force structure

June 23, 2023

An Australian force design oriented towards Distributed Maritime Operations poses questions for the design of NZ’s future fleet, writes maritime capability specialist and former Royal New Zealand Navy Officer Andrew Watts. The Australian Defence Strategic […]

IPV mofification
Defence

Babcock delivers modification and regeneration programme of Patrol Vessels for Republic of Ireland

April 26, 2023

The major regeneration and modification of two formerly decommissioned New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs) has been completed at the Devonport Dockyard ahead of the ships’ handover to the Irish Naval Service (INS). […]

SSN-AUKUS
Defence

BAE Systems to play a key role in delivery of AUKUS submarines

March 14, 2023

As part of the AUKUS trilateral agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, BAE Systems will play a key role in helping Australia to acquire its first nuclear powered submarines. The three […]

SSN-AUKUS
Defence

British-led design chosen for AUKUS submarine project SSN-AUKUS

March 14, 2023

The first generation of AUKUS nuclear submarines will be built in the UK and Australia, with the UK submarines in operation by the late 2030s following a massive, trilateral building project. The first generation of […]

Virginia Class
Defence

Australian Government announces AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pathway

March 14, 2023

Today’s AUKUS announcement of Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is, according to the Australian Government, the single biggest investment in defence capability in the country’s history, representing a ‘transformational moment’. AUKUS members Australia, the United […]

AIDN
Defence

AIDN issues statement on AUKUS submarine announcement

March 14, 2023

The Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) welcomes today’s tripartite announcement on the proposed pathway to the construction of an Australian AUKUS nuclear submarine. AIDN has congratulated Australia’s Prime Minister, Minister for Defence, Minister for […]

Babcock - AUT
Defence

Babcock and AUT launch new partnership to grow New Zealand’s maritime engineering sector

March 2, 2023

Babcock and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) today signed an agreement to collaborate on scholarships, internships and joint research projects to advance knowledge, research and collaboration to grow New Zealand’s maritime engineering sector. As a […]

Kraken
Defence

Kraken partners with Leonardo to enhance sub-surface capability of K50 fast-boat platform

February 15, 2023

British maritime technology company Kraken Technology Group (KTG) announces the signing of a partnership agreement with Leonardo, the global high-technology company in Aerospace, Defence and Security. The new partnership reflects several areas of collaboration and […]

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