New Zealand Defence Force

[NighthawkNZ]

Yes ! (I got some comment in other forum)

Yes, I saw that post....

[swoop]

Future Airforce

• King Air Replacement - (in service 2028)

Weren't the King Air a leased asset, rather than owned?

[NighthawkNZ]

Weren't the King Air a leased asset, rather than owned?

I know the old ones were... not 100% percent sure on the current "King Air 350's" but I have a funny feeling you are correct.

[NighthawkNZ]

HMNZS Te Kaha starting her sea trials.

More photo's
http://nighthawk.nz/index.php/news/defe ... sea-trials

Could have done a better paint job... lol

[R686]

HMNZS Te Kaha starting her sea trials.

More photo's
http://nighthawk.nz/index.php/news/defe ... sea-trials

Could have done a better paint job... lol

That’s the post refit paint job..........surely not!!!


Her mast’s looks naked compared to a RAN Anzac

[NighthawkNZ]

it the new "dazzle camouflage"... ... lol

I sure she will get a final coat of paint after her sea trials...

As for the masts well... basically the Aussies kept AN/SPS-49 and added CEAFAR active is an active phased array radar...
We ditched AN/SPS-49 replaced with Smart-S MK2. Which is a multi-beam passive electronically scanned array 3D radar and on opposite masts ...

[ArmChairCivvy]

That’s the post refit paint job..........surely not!!!

Local content in the refit being maximised; a paint factory in the process of being set up.

[NighthawkNZ]

This is probably the best close up picture I have found of HMNZS Te Kaha new mast Radars and ESM equipment.


HMNZS Te Kaha - New Mast (Slight photoshopped paint job )

[ArmChairCivvy]

I can't tell the Seaceptor post-launch guidance boxes from the photo... are they there?

[donald_of_tokyo]

I can't tell the Seaceptor post-launch guidance boxes from the photo... are they there?

I think I can see
- one on top of the bridge. The first radome.
- another on the main-mast remnant, right before the funnel

[donald_of_tokyo]

RNZN Navy News

Has a beautiful photo of Te Kaha on page 12-13.

https://issuu.com/nzdefenceforce/docs/n ... NXaYs_fBlU

[NighthawkNZ]

Join Captain Simon Rooke, Commanding Officer of HMNZS Aotearoa, as he takes you on a 360 degree tour of our Royal New Zealand Navy's new ship

http://nighthawk.nz/index.php/news/defe ... s-aotearoa

[NighthawkNZ]

RNZN Navy News

Has a beautiful photo of Te Kaha on page 12-13.

https://issuu.com/nzdefenceforce/docs/n ... NXaYs_fBlU

before and after

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[NighthawkNZ]

19 OCTOBER, 2020
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has deployed a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft to support the implementation of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions imposing sanctions against North Korea.

The sanctions resolutions are intended to persuade North Korea to denuclearise and abandon its ballistic missile capabilities.

The P-3K2, a long-range maritime patrol aircraft, will carry out maritime surveillance patrols to detect and deter attempts to evade sanctions such as through illicit ship-to-ship transfers at sea of sanctioned goods such as oil and coal.

This will be the third deployment of a P-3K2 in support of the implementation of the UNSC resolutions, following previous deployments in September 2018 and October 2019.

The aircraft, based at Kadena Air Base in Japan, will fly patrols over international waters in North Asia.

Our deployed personnel had to undertake Covid-19 quarantine requirements on arrival in Japan, and will carry out 14 days managed isolation on their return to New Zealand. Our personnel have the necessary equipment and support so they are able to minimise risks from Covid-19 during their deployment.

https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/nzdf/news/nzdf- ... rth-korea/

https://www.facebook.com/NZDefenceForce ... 6299496826

[NighthawkNZ]

The successful launch of a DLF during sea trials of HMNZS Te Kaha

https://twitter.com/MaudeAtSea/status/1 ... 6230781955

[donald_of_tokyo]

The successful launch of a DLF during sea trials of HMNZS Te Kaha

https://twitter.com/MaudeAtSea/status/1 ... 6230781955

Interesting. This is my first time looking at DLF deployed.
- A huge corner reflector formed in the middle of the ship,
- and then released to be separated from the hull.
For a relatively simple radar, it will generate a huge signal so that the main hull can hide herself behind. And of course, the main hull will then be surrounded by chaff from MASS dispenser.

[NighthawkNZ]

A little more info on it...
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/2 ... ile-decoys

[donald_of_tokyo]

Additional photo of HMNZS Te Kaha in trial. From Canadian Navy facebook page.

Not informative so much, but impressive it is ....

[NighthawkNZ]

The Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Canterbury has set sail for Tokelau to deliver much-needed infrastructure, including water tanks and solar panels.
http://nighthawk.nz/index.php/news/defe ... to-tokelau

We’ve sent our NZAirForce Orion aircraft to join the search for 3 people on a wooden fishing vessel that has gone missing near Kiribati.
http://nighthawk.nz/index.php/news/defe ... ly-to-fiji

We’ve deployed a Royal New Zealand Air Force Orion aircraft and crew to support the implementation of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions imposing sanctions against North Korea.
http://nighthawk.nz/index.php/news/defe ... orth-korea

[NighthawkNZ]

RNZAF Orion crew find two missing Kiribati boats
http://nighthawk.nz/index.php/3615-rnza ... bati-boats

A follow up on the Search and Rescue mission...

[NighthawkNZ]

The commemoration for the 102nd Anniversary of Armistice Day, the signing of the armistice between the Allied and the German powers, was held today at Pukeahu National War Memorial in Wellington.

The service was attended by the Minister of Defence The Honourable Peeni Henare, the Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Kevin Short, the Warrant Officer of the Defence Force WO1 Mark Mortiboy and other guests.

After four terrible years, fighting in the First World War finally ended with the signing of an armistice between Germany and the Allies on 11 November 1918. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11 month, the guns fell silent.



http://nighthawk.nz/index.php/3635-the- ... istice-day

For those that don't know, Peeni Henare is from a very respected and esteemed Ngapuhi whakapapa. His grandfather was Sir James Henare, Commanding Officer of the 28th Maori battalion WW2.

I think Peeni Henare is actually going to do our defence force proud... I just hope he gets the funding to do the job right.

[NighthawkNZ]

The November issue of Navy Today is out now! Inside we catch up with HMNZS Te Kaha’s Commanding Officer as his modernised ship and new crew work through their sea trials and ready themselves for the voyage home from Canada.

https://issuu.com/nzdefenceforce/docs/n ... y_issue249

A good catch up on HMNZS Te Kaha and HMNZS Te Mana

[ArmChairCivvy]

An interesting mention about changed balance; would it translate to 'less top-heavy'?

[NighthawkNZ]

An interesting mention about changed balance; would it translate to 'less top-heavy'?

I picked that up as well. I am not sure. They still have to add the Phalanx back on and that is 6 tons so it may balance back again...

[NighthawkNZ]

HMNZS Te Kaha fires a Sea Sentor Surface Ship Torpedo Defence, or SSTD system.

Countermeasure capability. The first launch of an Expendable Acoustic Device on board HMNZS Te Kaha.
Did you know? The device is designed to be fired into the water to lure incoming torpedoes away from the ship.