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from www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=5868746501 ... 2561742697

Target acquired💥 The MBDA SeaCeptor surface to air missile system has been fitted to HMNZS Te Kaha and HMNZS Te Mana as part of their frigate systems upgrade.

This is what it offers:
- It's designed to respond to sophisticated missile and aircraft attacks
- The missile travels at Mach 3 (3,704kph)
- It has an effective range of between 1 - 25kms
- The missile is 3.2metres long and is fitted with a 10kg warhead

Representatives of navies that use the SeaCeptor met at the Devonport Naval Base this week to sign an MOU on the sharing of information on the weapon system.

This level of cooperation is critical to improve the system’s operational effectiveness, achieve long term reductions in cost of ownership and support through a community of interest.

1: SeaCeptor
2: left to right - RADM Simon Charlier (retd), MBDA; RADM Pablo Cifuentes, Chilean Navy; RADM Steve Moorhouse, Royal Navy; Commodore Mat Williams, Royal New Zealand Navy; RADM Dan Charlebois, Royal Canadian Navy and VADM Marco Travão, Brazilian Navy.


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Two former Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Inshore Patrol Vessels, Rotoiti and Pukaki, are about to embark on a journey to their new home port in Ireland, leaving an economic boost in their wake.

The ships are being craned on board a large sealift vessel over the next two days at Auckland’s Captain Cook Wharf.

A condition of the $42 million sale to the Republic of Ireland Department of Defence, was that work would be undertaken to regenerate and modify the ships to a seaworthiness standard before they left New Zealand.

More than 15 New Zealand businesses spent last year bringing the vessels back to a seagoing state.

“This work provided a welcome $26 million economic boost for all the local maritime contractors and sub-contractors involved,” said Chief of Joint Defence Services, Brigadier Rob Krushka.

Along with an overhaul of all major machinery such as main engines, generators, drive shafts, propellers, stabilisers and boat davits, the ships also had a number of system upgrades installed including a new integrated platform management system, maritime communications suite and CCTV system.

Rotoiti and Pukaki were commissioned into the RNZN in 2010 to provide fishery protection and conduct border patrols around New Zealand’s 15,000 kilometre coastline. However, Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral David Proctor said larger ships in the fleet have gradually taken on these roles.

“At the time of their entry into service, the IPVs provided operational capability around our coastline. But now we have a far greater need to project a presence further afield and that’s something these ships simply weren’t designed to do,” said Rear Admiral Proctor.

The two ships were formally decommissioned from the RNZN in October 2019 and for 18 months were berthed at Devonport Naval Base while options for their future were considered.

After interest from a number of navies, in March 2022 the decision was made to sell the ships to Ireland’s Department of Defence to serve with the Irish Naval Service.

Lieutenant General Sean Clancy, Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces was looking forward to the arrival of the ships.

“The changing face of maritime security in the Irish Sea has highlighted a requirement for a specialist inshore capability in order to protect Irish interests,” he said.

“These vessels will strengthen the ability of the Naval Service to fulfil its role in protecting our national sovereignty.”
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Ministry of Defence sets sights on new maritime helicopters and drones - RFI

https://nighthawk.nz/index.php/news/def ... and-drones

The Ministry of Defence is poised to go shopping for proposals on acquiring drones, as well as look at buying about $1 billion worth of maritime helicopters.

A tender for proposals for replacing its Seasprite choppers will go out shortly, deputy secretary of defence policy and planning Richard Schmidt told RNZ.

"The request for information will be seeking proposals for both naval helicopters and uncrewed aerial vehicles.

"It is a market research tool to support next steps and provides an opportunity for industry to provide information on options. No decisions have been made."

The Seasprites are due to be replaced around 2028.

The existing chopper fleet for the frigates cost only a quarter of the new proposal, acquired at a cut-price around a decade ago after Australia cancelled an order for the eight Seasprites New Zealand ended up getting.

A defence plan in 2019 put the indicative cost of replacement at more than $1 billion, and said: " Initial thinking on the replacement helicopters will need to determine the primary role of the aircraft."

The New Zealand Herald last July reported the ministry planned to buy dozens of drones.

A RFI has been issued for the SH-2G(I) Seasprite replacement. This is the Maritime Helicopter Replacement Project (MHR)

Details are:

The Project scope includes:​

* Medium Naval Helicopters;​
* Uncrewed Aerial Systems; ​
* Through Life Support solutions; ​
* Training System solutions; ​
* Mission Support System and system integration;​
* Infrastructure (both ashore and embarked);​
* Integration into the Maritime System of Systems;​
* Future operating concepts; and​

Future personnel operating model.​

The MHR will be used to respond to a wide range of New Zealand and partner military tasks ​(within contested and uncontested environments). New Zealand Government agencies will ​also be supported by the inherent multi-role nature of the capability. These roles include:​

Military Roles:​
* Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW);​
* Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW);​
* Joint Fires Support (JFS);​
* Intelligence Reconnaissance and Surveillance (ISR); and​
* Force Protection (FP); and​
Support Operations:​
* Search and Rescue (SAR);​
* Utility – Air Logistics Support (ALS) such as Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP); ​
* Casualty Evacuation; and​
* Boarding Operations. ​

MHR’s roles will reflect contemporary solutions, with the ability to conduct multi-domain ​warfare. These roles include an increase in littoral and land effects and interoperability with ​coalition forces, as well as the opportunities presented by Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS).​

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS): The overall logistics support concept is to ensure ​that the systems acquired fit, wherever able, into existing Defence support systems and ​structures. This includes the management and technical process through which ​supportability and logistics support considerations of capability systems are defined, ​developed, integrated and sustained through all phases of the capability system’s life ​cycle. The components of ILS as defined by Defence are:​

* Engineering support;​
* Maintenance support;​
* Supply support;​
* Packaging, handling, storage and transportation;​
* Training and training support;​
* Facilities;​
* Support and test equipment;​
* Personnel;​
* Technical data management; and​
* Computer support;​​

Responses to this RFI must be received by 4.00p.m. (NZT) on 21 June 2023​
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A key C-130-J project milestone was celebrated this week, as representatives from New Zealand, Defence personnel and Lockheed Martin senior staff gathered for a bulkhead signing ceremony at the factory in Marietta Georgia, USA.

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Air Commodore Ian Mower Deputy Chief of Air Force and Deputy Secretary Capability Delivery Sarah Minson visit the production line
Presenting the model to Sarah Minson is Rod McLean, vice president and general manager, Air Mobility & Maritime Missions, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Leading the factory tour is Kevin Mather, director of Production Operations, Air Mobility & Maritime Missions, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. A C-130-J on the production line in April 2023

Five C-130-J have been purchased for the Royal New Zealand Air Force to replace the current C-130 Hercules. The new aircraft are on track for delivery next year.

“The C-130J-30 is a significant investment in strategic airlift capability that delivers domestically and globally. This aircraft is likely be the first response option for missions in our region or further afield supporting both the NZDF and other Government agencies,” says Sarah Minson, Deputy Secretary Capability Delivery at the Ministry.

“While we are a South Pacific nation, our ability to be part of the region, requires a capability that can get people and equipment to where they need to be, often over long distances, and always at short notice. Since 1965, the C-130H has given us this capability, and it has been used extensively. The C-130J will continue that legacy of service.”

The bulkhead signing ceremony on 11 May (US time) signified significant progress and the formal commencement of New Zealand’s new C-130 fleet through production. Attendees were able to tour the factory floor and see the aircraft take shape as components of the fuselage were bought together.
About the C-130-J-30

Five new aircraft will begin arriving in Aotearoa in 2024, with the full fleet operating from 2025.

The C-130J-30 has more capacity than its predecessor due to its additional 5.4m in length and a payload capacity of 21 tonnes.

With a 15 tonne payload, the new aircraft will be able to travel 2400 nautical miles, compared to the current 1800nm.

The aircraft will also be fitted with additional specialist equipment, making it among the most capable in the world. Each will be fitted with a wide bandwidth, high speed satellite communications system and an electro-optical/infra-red camera. Imagery, video and data can be streamed in real-time and the camera allows for aerial surveillance including while undertaking transport tasks – particularly useful during search and rescue, and humanitarian and disaster relief missions.

The aircraft are being procured through the United States’ Foreign Military Sales process. Along with the new fleet, the $1.5 billion project will also deliver a full mission flight simulator and other supporting infrastructure.

C-130J-30 Specifications
Wing span: 40.41m
Height: 11.85m
Length: 34.4m
Speed: 330kts
Payload: 21 tonnes
Passengers: 128
https://www.defence.govt.nz/the-latest/ ... king-shape
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NighthawkNZ wrote: 12 May 2023, 09:34
A key C-130-J project milestone was celebrated this week, as representatives from New Zealand, Defence personnel and Lockheed Martin senior staff gathered for a bulkhead signing ceremony at the factory in Marietta Georgia, USA.

Image
Air Commodore Ian Mower Deputy Chief of Air Force and Deputy Secretary Capability Delivery Sarah Minson visit the production line
Presenting the model to Sarah Minson is Rod McLean, vice president and general manager, Air Mobility & Maritime Missions, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Leading the factory tour is Kevin Mather, director of Production Operations, Air Mobility & Maritime Missions, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. A C-130-J on the production line in April 2023

Five C-130-J have been purchased for the Royal New Zealand Air Force to replace the current C-130 Hercules. The new aircraft are on track for delivery next year.

“The C-130J-30 is a significant investment in strategic airlift capability that delivers domestically and globally. This aircraft is likely be the first response option for missions in our region or further afield supporting both the NZDF and other Government agencies,” says Sarah Minson, Deputy Secretary Capability Delivery at the Ministry.

“While we are a South Pacific nation, our ability to be part of the region, requires a capability that can get people and equipment to where they need to be, often over long distances, and always at short notice. Since 1965, the C-130H has given us this capability, and it has been used extensively. The C-130J will continue that legacy of service.”

The bulkhead signing ceremony on 11 May (US time) signified significant progress and the formal commencement of New Zealand’s new C-130 fleet through production. Attendees were able to tour the factory floor and see the aircraft take shape as components of the fuselage were bought together.
About the C-130-J-30

Five new aircraft will begin arriving in Aotearoa in 2024, with the full fleet operating from 2025.

The C-130J-30 has more capacity than its predecessor due to its additional 5.4m in length and a payload capacity of 21 tonnes.

With a 15 tonne payload, the new aircraft will be able to travel 2400 nautical miles, compared to the current 1800nm.

The aircraft will also be fitted with additional specialist equipment, making it among the most capable in the world. Each will be fitted with a wide bandwidth, high speed satellite communications system and an electro-optical/infra-red camera. Imagery, video and data can be streamed in real-time and the camera allows for aerial surveillance including while undertaking transport tasks – particularly useful during search and rescue, and humanitarian and disaster relief missions.

The aircraft are being procured through the United States’ Foreign Military Sales process. Along with the new fleet, the $1.5 billion project will also deliver a full mission flight simulator and other supporting infrastructure.

C-130J-30 Specifications
Wing span: 40.41m
Height: 11.85m
Length: 34.4m
Speed: 330kts
Payload: 21 tonnes
Passengers: 128
https://www.defence.govt.nz/the-latest/ ... king-shape
Interesting they are highlighting the range @15Tonne. I take it that is the average payload weight that is generally moved over strategic distance for NZDF

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Rumors doing the rounds on other forums is that RNZAF will be trialing AW159 wildcat as a replacement for Seasprite as it will not see out its run to OSD

wiki states the line is still open for new build but that does not seem right, but as Shepard news points out it lost out to Romeo for South Korea

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R686 wrote: 22 May 2023, 02:40 Rumors doing the rounds on other forums is that RNZAF will be trialing AW159 wildcat as a replacement for Seasprite as it will not see out its run to OSD

wiki states the line is still open for new build but that does not seem right, but as Shepard news points out it lost out to Romeo for South Korea
It did but apparently there are other deals in the offing. Westlands seems to be able to keep it going at very low volumes (see Merlin as well).

To be honest I'm surprised that New Zealand, given their ability to somehow make NH-90 work for them, don't just try and purchase some of the Australian, Belgian, Norwegian or Swedish NH-90 that will be coming up for sale on the cheap...

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Kiwi Plan ANZAC out today. Details a modest realignment in the NZ Army to better align objectives and capability with Australia.

https://issuu.com/nzdefenceforce/docs/a ... ssue542/12

Biggest output is a NZ Motorised Battle Group capable of integration into an Australian Brigade.

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Timmymagic wrote: 22 May 2023, 17:30
R686 wrote: 22 May 2023, 02:40 Rumors doing the rounds on other forums is that RNZAF will be trialing AW159 wildcat as a replacement for Seasprite as it will not see out its run to OSD

wiki states the line is still open for new build but that does not seem right, but as Shepard news points out it lost out to Romeo for South Korea
It did but apparently there are other deals in the offing. Westlands seems to be able to keep it going at very low volumes (see Merlin as well).

To be honest I'm surprised that New Zealand, given their ability to somehow make NH-90 work for them, don't just try and purchase some of the Australian, Belgian, Norwegian or Swedish NH-90 that will be coming up for sale on the cheap...
NZ's maritime helicopters are flown by their air force, and the NH90 is literally too big for most of their ships.

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SouthernOne wrote: 24 May 2023, 02:49 NZ's maritime helicopters are flown by their air force, and the NH90 is literally too big for most of their ships.
It's got to be very close, dimensions and weights are very similar. I know the ANZAC's have topweight issues but is it a helideck weight issue or hangarage clearances?

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Timmymagic wrote: 24 May 2023, 12:04
SouthernOne wrote: 24 May 2023, 02:49 NZ's maritime helicopters are flown by their air force, and the NH90 is literally too big for most of their ships.
It's got to be very close, dimensions and weights are very similar. I know the ANZAC's have topweight issues but is it a helideck weight issue or hangarage clearances?
I have read elsewhere that the issue for the ANZACs is clearance, while for the Protector class OPVs it's weight.

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SouthernOne wrote: 24 May 2023, 02:49 NZ's maritime helicopters are flown by their air force, and the NH90 is literally too big for most of their ships.
The SH2G(i) Sea Sprites are flown by Navy pilots and have to do full naval training including Offier of the Watch etc... however they are maintained by the Air Force and there is usually a small team of air force personal from 6Sqd on board when there is a helo on board.

The NH-90 and A109 helo's are Air Force even when they do ship born operations.

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Timmymagic wrote: 24 May 2023, 12:04 It's got to be very close, dimensions and weights are very similar. I know the ANZAC's have topweight issues but is it a helideck weight issue or hangarage clearances?
The NH-90 can land on the ANZAC's deck but not fit in the Hanger... as for the OPV to big for the Deck let alone weight... The Sea Sprite only just fits...

As for the ANZAC's having a top weight issue... that is more the Aussie variant with the CEAFAR Radar... the Kiwi ANZAC's are with in limits and can still add more equipment if required. They are still fitted for but not with for Harpoon in the same spot to the Aussies this is also one of the reasons the upgrades went down a different path was to keep that top weight manageable.
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NighthawkNZ wrote: 25 May 2023, 09:38 The NH-90 can land on the ANZAC's deck but not fit in the Hanger... as for the OPV to big for the Deck let alone weight... The Sea Sprite only just fits...
That sounds like only MH-60R or Wildcat would work for the Anzacs...and only Wildcat for the OPV's....at least in the dedicated naval helicopter market...be surprised if they went for multiple aircraft types

There might be some Lynx around that could be refurbed...but they'd be a very, very temporary measure...otherwise it would be one of the less 'navalized' helos or RUAS.....

Don't think the H160 will be available in the timeframe...

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NighthawkNZ wrote: 25 May 2023, 09:38
Timmymagic wrote: 24 May 2023, 12:04 It's got to be very close, dimensions and weights are very similar. I know the ANZAC's have topweight issues but is it a helideck weight issue or hangarage clearances?
The NH-90 can land on the ANZAC's deck but not fit in the Hanger... as for the OPV to big for the Deck let alone weight... The Sea Sprite only just fits...

As for the ANZAC's having a top weight issue... that is more the Aussie variant with the CEAFAR Radar... the Kiwi ANZAC's are with in limits and can still add more equipment if required. They are still fitted for but not with for Harpoon in the same spot to the Aussies this is also one of the reasons the upgrades went down a different path was to keep that top weight manageable.
With the updated RAN ANZACs having been in service for so long without issue, it certainly looks like any top weight issues can be/were effectively managed. Adding the CEAFAR L-band to replace the AN/SPS-49 was reported to have reduced weight, due to removal of the gear needed for rotation of the antenna.

No doubt there some trade-offs, but ultimately the RAN ANZACs do have pretty impressive AAW capabilities, along with ASuW due to Harpoon, and ASW due to the embarked MH-60Rs and ship launched MU-90.

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Timmymagic wrote: 25 May 2023, 09:48
NighthawkNZ wrote: 25 May 2023, 09:38 The NH-90 can land on the ANZAC's deck but not fit in the Hanger... as for the OPV to big for the Deck let alone weight... The Sea Sprite only just fits...
That sounds like only MH-60R or Wildcat would work for the Anzacs...and only Wildcat for the OPV's....at least in the dedicated naval helicopter market...be surprised if they went for multiple aircraft types

There might be some Lynx around that could be refurbed...but they'd be a very, very temporary measure...otherwise it would be one of the less 'navalized' helos or RUAS.....

Don't think the H160 will be available in the timeframe...
Wildcat cannot fold their tail, is 13.5 long in hanger. Much longer than Lynx.
SH-60R, with folded tail, is 12.5m long.
NH-90, with folded tail, is 13.6m long.

If a NH-90 cannot be held in TeKaha's hanger, Wildcat will also not. (of course, it is not only the length. So this is a bit too simplified argument.)

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donald_of_tokyo wrote: 26 May 2023, 14:23 NH-90, with folded tail, is 13.6m long.
donald_of_tokyo wrote: 26 May 2023, 14:23 Wildcat cannot fold their tail, is 13.5 long in hanger. Much longer than Lynx.
SH-60R, with folded tail, is 12.5m long.
NH-90, with folded tail, is 13.6m long.
Is it the height though?

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Won't the Aussies be operating MH-60Rs from their Anzacs?

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GarethDavies1 wrote: 26 May 2023, 17:28 Won't the Aussies be operating MH-60Rs from their Anzacs?
Yes, but I don't think the NZ OPV's can handle it. We've got used to being a little spoiled in the UK when the RN decided to make all flight decks Merlin capable 30 years ago...a really sound decision.
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Timmymagic wrote: 26 May 2023, 21:52 Yes, but I don't think the NZ OPV's can handle it. We've got used to being a little spoiled in the UK when the RN decided to make all flight decks Merlin capable 30 years ago...a really sound decision.
You are correct the OPV can not handle the MH-60Rs they can barely handle the SeaSprites.
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NighthawkNZ wrote: 28 May 2023, 09:10 You are correct the OPV can not handle the MH-60Rs they can barely handle the SeaSprites.
So I guess the question is how much does the RNZN value the OPV's helo capability? Is it something that they're happy to meet with a basic AW109 style capability, or do they require the greater capability from a dedicated naval platform like Wildcat?

And last but not least....how did they manage to put such a rubbish helo deck on a 1,900 tonne OPV in the first place?

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Take with a huge grain of salt but there are rumors that the RNZN maybe leasing some Wildcats due to Karman no longer supporting the Seasprite and that they were due for an avionics upgrade this year and replaced in 2028 as well as the number of available Sprites getting lower and spare parts are getting low as well.

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A longer article on the NZ realignment with the Australian Army under Plan ANZAC.
https://www.australiandefence.com.au/ne ... 9+pandemic

It states that there are two outcomes for Plan ANZAC to be delivered under the BSCP. The first is that the NZ Army will be “capable of contributing a Motorised Infantry Battle Group (MOT INF BG) in an Australian-led Brigade within an integrated ABCANZ [American, British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand] Division”.

The BSCP added that the first outcome would also see a New Zealand Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) operate “alongside or within an Australian Special Operations Task Force (SOTF).”...

...And this is what Plan ANZAC’s second outcome is designed around. The BSCP stated that it wants to ensure that “sustained cooperation between Armies is resourced, managed and support interoperability… progressing to interchangeability.”

The BSCP said that interchangeability means: “The ability to substitute one item for another of different composition or origin without loss in effectiveness, accuracy, and safety of performance.” It could also herald the beginning of a much higher level of joint procurement activity.
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Mercator wrote: 23 Jun 2023, 01:06 A longer article on the NZ realignment with the Australian Army under Plan ANZAC.
https://www.australiandefence.com.au/ne ... 9+pandemic

It states that there are two outcomes for Plan ANZAC to be delivered under the BSCP. The first is that the NZ Army will be “capable of contributing a Motorised Infantry Battle Group (MOT INF BG) in an Australian-led Brigade within an integrated ABCANZ [American, British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand] Division”.

The BSCP added that the first outcome would also see a New Zealand Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) operate “alongside or within an Australian Special Operations Task Force (SOTF).”...

...And this is what Plan ANZAC’s second outcome is designed around. The BSCP stated that it wants to ensure that “sustained cooperation between Armies is resourced, managed and support interoperability… progressing to interchangeability.”

The BSCP said that interchangeability means: “The ability to substitute one item for another of different composition or origin without loss in effectiveness, accuracy, and safety of performance.” It could also herald the beginning of a much higher level of joint procurement activity.
Not sure how the ADF is going to assist when the current government is true to form on cutting the defence capabilities and budgets
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