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The first Air Force News of 2022. In this issue, we ask our future leaders what they think their role will look like in 20 years. Their foresight gives a sneak peek into what the Air Force could look like in a couple of decades’ time.
In this issue read about our Army’s efforts to fight fires in Northland, and assist West Coasters after severe flooding. Whiskey Company, 1 RNZIR has reformed, and our troops have been in Solomon Islands and Tonga to help where they can. Our range of exercises continue, and you can read about what it’s like to work in one of the world’s newest countries, South Sudan.
This publication provides papers associated with updates to the Statements of Principles proposed in line with changes made in Australia between July and November 2021.
The RNZAF Journal is the professional journal of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, consisting of academically credible articles on air power, intending to serve as an academic forum for the presentation and stimulation of critical thinking, debate and education on air power.
NZDF have commissioned the National Asbestos Survey (NAS) programme to assess ACM’s in buildings and structures across the Defence Estate. This manual has been prepared to assist Surveyors to maintain consistency and quality across all management surveys
This publication provides papers associated with Cabinet’s November 2021 decision on funding to ensure the Crown can make ex gratia payments to Vietnam veterans who are diagnosed with Prescribed Conditions, as required under the Memorandum of Understanding between the Crown and representatives of New Zealand’s Vietnam veterans.
In this issue read about the workhorse ethic of HMNZS Wellington, just back from the Western Pacific and straight back out to the Solomon Islands, the Navy team at NATO’s premier explosive ordnance disposal exercise in Iceland, our 2020 Sailor of the Year, and HMNZS Aotearoa going to Antarctica next year.
This publication provides the Cabinet Minute of Decision DEV-21-MIN-0205, seeking agreement to replace the New Zealand Defence Force’s outdated computer software and hardware that pose a cyber security risk.
The Ministerial Priorities for Defence were released on 8 December 2021 by the Minister of Defence alongside the Secretary of Defence.
The Principles for Defence were released on 8 December 2021 by the Minister of Defence alongside the Secretary of Defence. The four new Principles for Defence reinforce the diversity and values of New Zealand’s defence agencies.