The New Zealand Ministry of Defence released its annual Defence Assessment on Wednesday. Titled “He Moana Pepuke E Ekengia E Te Waka” or “A Rough Sea Can Still Be Navigated”… Continue reading "Climate Change, Strategic Competition biggest threats to Aotearoa New Zealand: Ministry of Defence"
Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin H. Kahl has said that the Pentagon does not face any tradeoffs when it comes to addressing transnational issues like climate change and “pacing… Continue reading "USDP Kahl: No Tradeoffs Between Focusing On China Or Climate Change"
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has long seen a climate change as a critical threat to its power-projection capability. Rising sea levels can threaten billions of dollars in US… Continue reading "US Department of Defense Increasingly Affected by Climate Change"
On 7 October, the US Department of Defense (DoD) Climate Adaptation Plan was publicly released alongside those of over 20 other government departments and agencies. The plans were developed in… Continue reading "US Department of Defense Climate Adaptation Plan Released"
A new Status of Forces Agreement between Australia and Fiji will allow deeper cooperation between the two countries and facilitate more joint operations. After visiting the Kingdom of Tonga to… Continue reading "‘We don’t have closer friends than Fiji’ Australia and Fiji Reaffirm Defence Ties"
On 13 October, the US finally unveiled the long-awaited unclassified 2022 National Security Strategy. The document does a much better job at defining priorities than many of its predecessors; the… Continue reading "US Releases 2022 National Security Strategy"
General Dynamics Land Systems displayed a pair of new vehicles at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting and exposition. AbramsX and StrykerX made their debut, displaying new… Continue reading "AUSA 2022: General Dynamics Land Systems Debut New Technology Demonstrators"
The White House has released the United States’ new “National Strategy for the Arctic Region”. This is the first time a national arctic strategy has been released since 2013. Its… Continue reading "US Launches New National Arctic Strategy"
The Pakistani military has reported the death of three generals, including the commander of the Pakistan Army’s XII Corps, also known as the Quetta Corps, in the Monday crash of… Continue reading "Three Pakistani Generals Killed In Balochistan Helicopter Crash"
A new Defence Policy Review will determine if Aotearoa New Zealand’s Defence policy is fit for purpose in the post-COVID world. Kiwi Defence Minister, the Hon Peeni Henare, said that the review… Continue reading "A New Defence White Paper for Aotearoa New Zealand?"