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US may buy NZ skyhawks, reverse military training ban
The US says a military training ban with NZ, put in place over our anti-nuclear stance is absurd and should be reviewed.
Spy drones on NZ defence wish list
EXCLUSIVE: Robotic "drone" spy planes flying by remote control could be used to patrol New Zealand's waters.
Behind enemy lines
Crack SAS troops are back on the ground in Kandahar, and New Zealand’s regular forces are preparing to return to Bamyan. David Fisher discovers the increasing threats they face in the world’s most dangerous nation
Missing ship may have held missiles
The Russian-crewed ship allegedly carrying timber and hijacked by pirates earlier this month may have actually been carrying secret missiles bound for the Middle East as cargo.
PMs agree, so joint Anzac force comes step closer
New Zealand and Australian defence chiefs will soon begin discussions on setting up a joint Anzac rapid-response force.
Tonga: Decision due within days on ferry salvage attempt
Impoverished island kingdom would need outside help to fund the recovery of the vessel or the bodies trapped in it.
SAS will face stronger Taleban
New Zealand's decision yesterday to send the SAS back to Afghanistan came as the top US general there warned that the Taleban are gaining the upper hand.
Afghanistan Assignment: Security forces (2009)
Patrick Gower talks to the Afghani Air Force commander and two police recruits about protecting their country. (July 2009)