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New Zealand in AUKUS ‘no guarantee,’ but discussions active: Defense minister

Tim Fish — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:24:59 +0000

Judith Collins, New Zealand’s Minister of Defence, tells Breaking Defense that no matter what happens with AUKUS, her government is “looking at as much interoperability” as possible with Australia.

New Zealand joining AUKUS more likely after elections bring conservatives to power

Tim Fish — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:35:31 +0000

Chris Luxon, the leader of the National Party and New Zealand’s likely next prime minister, has sounded more open to joining the AUKUS Pillar 2 technology initiative than the Labour party was.

New Zealand’s National Security Strategy: Greater regional presence, Aussie ties, and questions

Tim Fish — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:39:49 +0000

“These documents represent a clear statement of intent by the New Zealand Government to step up its foreign policy and military efforts in the Pacific,” one analyst told Breaking Defense.

How New Zealand is trying to expand military relations with its Pacific Island neighbors

Tim Fish — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:53:55 +0000

Wellington’s overtures to the Pacific Island nations are starting to see results as its new approach to the region sees relations improve allowing for more in-depth defence engagement.

New Zealand in AUKUS? The political Kiwi conundrum over Pillar 2 membership

Tim Fish — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:00:28 +0000

Among the political elite in Wellington, there is disagreement about the value of New Zealand joining this element of the partnership — disagreement that could end any realistic chances of New Zealand becoming the fourth member of AUKUS.

New Zealand defense priorities could slow after resignation of PM Jacinda Ardern

Tim Fish — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:59:14 +0000

Political realities may push defense reform to the backburner, as another delay is revealed.

Rocket Lab prepares for first launch from US, as it eyes national security growth

Tim Fish — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:55:32 +0000

Peter Beck, the firm’s CEO, has big plans to follow the first launch from his new US facility.

New Zealand’s half-billion dollar bet on COTS to network its army

Tim Fish — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:22:14 +0000

The end goal of NEA is to create the NZ Army’s future network environment, known as the Land Tactical Information Network.

Meet MAPLE, the brain that will run the UK’s autonomous naval fleet

Tim Fish — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:13:45 +0000

Now in its fifth iteration, the MAPLE 5 architecture has moved away from the individual command and control of single platforms towards operating multiple platforms and the development of operational concepts at force level.

As Russia threatens Ukraine, Baltic nations work to update armored vehicle fleets

Tim Fish — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:51:34 +0000

Despite small budgets, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are working to strengthen their ground forces to protect their borders with Russia.

Italy’s Army modernization finally seeing movement after years of delays

Tim Fish — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:32:40 +0000

Italy’s budget has been in flux for years, with Army modernization being delayed. A trio of vehicles may be ready to turn that tide.

Across Europe, Billions Being Funneled Into New Armored Vehicle Programs

Tim Fish — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:45:11 +0000

The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain could ultimately involve buying in excess of 3,200 new heavy armored platforms, with a price tag of over $11.5 billion over the next 15 years.

Finland, Latvia To Jointly Procure 360 Land Vehicles; Estonia, Sweden Could Join

Tim Fish — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:06:30 +0000

The agreement includes an order from Latvia for the delivery of 200 APC variant vehicles and another 160 for Finland.

Pakistan, Turkey Tighten Ties With First Corvette Launch

Tim Fish — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:22:46 +0000

The PNS Babur is the first of four corvettes being built for the Pakistani Navy by Turkish shipbuilders.