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Frigate or no frigate? Larger platforms or more of them? Crewed or uncrewed? Autonomous, or not? Is the Anzac partnership a myth or does it have the substance that will be required of it? Are we needing more rules in procurement or more agility? These are just some of the either/or (or both) questions that our expert contributors have been exploring recently…
Three frigates is the only sensible benchmark, and a comparative assessment suggests Mogami over the Type 31, writes Fred Wilson.
Militaries must prepare leaders for environments where humans not the only source of cognition, write Josh Wineera and Derek Tunui.
Autonomous surface vessels can enable decision advantage in sea control missions, but there are challenges to adoption, writes Andy Watts.
A third battalion would create a three-battalion framework resolving the inherent fragility of the existing two-battalion structure, writes Graeme Doull.
Every technological revolution has promised commanders better decisions through better information. Yet fog of war remains constant, writes Josh Wineera.
The Babcock Type 31 and upgraded Mogami are answers to different questions, writes Andy Watts. It depends on the mission.
Without credible drone and counter-drone capabilities, New Zealand Army’s soldiers are left unprepared for the modern battlefield, writes Graeme Doull.
Closer NZ-Australia defence alignment is a recurring theme, but it needs stronger supporting structures to work, writes Dr Jim Rolfe.
New Zealand should choose the frigate option that maximises utility, adaptability and availability over next three decades, writes Jim Gilmour.
Graeme Doull proposes Defence procurement framework prioritising proven solutions and calculating quantities based on numbers needed for sustained operational capability.
According to NZDIA Board, a resilient defence ecosystem requires a balance of sovereign capability, international partnerships, innovation, and operational relevance.
FPV drones are no longer being dispersed across the force, They’re delivering surveillance and indirect fire effects, writes Ben Morgan.
As the nature of warfare transforms, replacing New Zealand’s frigates shouldn’t necessarily equate to acquiring replacement frigates, writes Marc Parsons.
It’s not whether drones will shape future conflict but whether NZ intends to participate in that future writes Graeme Doull.
Defence Science & Technology Director Dr David Galligan talks with Nicholas Dynon on contributing to science in the national interest.