Lieutenant General Sir John Mace, an original member of the New Zealand Special Air Service who fought in the Malayan Emergency, Borneo, and Vietnam before rising to become Chief of Defence Staff, has died at age 94. His military career spanned operational service across decades, culminating in his appointment as Chief of Defence Staff in … Read more
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied in downtown Tehran during a state-organized demonstration following months of war, with state broadcaster estimates and Revolutionary Guard figures pointing to a massive push for civilian military volunteers. Tehran has sought to rally the people and stress national unity, even as the economy worsens under a U.S. naval blockade … Read more
Brussels is preparing to unveil a new European Security Strategy ahead of the annual State of the European Union address, according to policy analysts. The initiative arrives just four years after the adoption of the EU’s Strategic Compass, driven by epochal shifts that include Russia’s war in Ukraine, China’s accelerated economic dominance, and an increasingly … Read more
Speaking on Q+A, Patman stated that Wellington has maintained a “softly, softly” posture that fails to deter Washington from undermining regional stability and applying unilateral tariffs. Foreign Policy Reset Urged Over US Approach By some estimates, the war has cost more than US$180 billion and killed thousands of people. Patman argued that while the government … Read more
Federal lobbying access and sports betting influence in Canberra’s Parliament House have drawn intense scrutiny after a senior sports betting executive was reported setting up office space in staff break rooms, according to independent ACT senator David Pocock. During a recent parliamentary sitting week, Senate staffers discovered Kai Cantwell, the chief executive of Responsible Wagering … Read more
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, establishing a collective security pact that treats an armed attack on any member as an assault on all, according to Türkiye’s defence ministry. The accord creates structured military and political mechanisms involving foreign ministers, defence chiefs, and top commanders to coordinate … Read more
Exercise Pitch Black brings dozens of high-powered fighter jets to Northern Australia, including the Eurofighter Typhoon operated by the Spanish Air and Space Force. The training exercises test pilots against extreme G-forces and showcase international aviation capabilities in uncrowded airspace. The High-Speed Realities of the Eurofighter Typhoon According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC News), … Read more
Six people missing in a small boat amid rough seas in Fiji were rescued by a Royal New Zealand Air Force crew after failing to reach their destination, according to the NZ Defence Force. The group departed Namuka Island for Fulaga in the Lau Group on Thursday morning before disappearing in waters marked by strong … Read more
Russian security services have arrested a 55-year-old unnamed Russian citizen in Khabarovsk on treason charges, alleging he proactively contacted the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service to share information that could be used against Russia. The suspect is currently held in pre-trial detention and could face life in prison, according to state security reports and statements … Read more
New Zealand’s nuclear-free policy remains firmly in place with no prospect of change, according to Defence Minister Chris Penk. Following his attendance at the NATO summit in Türkiye, Penk confirmed that the government has no intention of allowing nuclear-powered vessels into New Zealand waters, effectively closing the door on speculation regarding potential shifts in the … Read more