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General Updates
July 18, 2026 Frank Rands

Reunion 2027 Accommodation – UPDATE

Special discounted accommodation rates have been arranged for those attending the RNZN Communicators Association Reunion in Rotorua in July 2027.

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August 21, 2026 John Bullock

The Radical Plan to Save New Zealand’s Navy

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) is facing a critical turning point as it navigates severe structural challenges, including aging

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August 21, 2026 John Bullock

U.S., Allies Hold Major Ballistic Missile Defence Drill; New Zealand Starts Pacific Patrol

U.S. 3rd Fleet, multinational partners and the Missile Defence Agency wrapped up ballistic missile defence exercise Pacific Dragon 2026 on

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August 21, 2026 John Bullock

The Shocking State of Britain’s Navy 2026 Update

The once mighty Royal Navy is but a shadow of its former self, reduced to a tiny handful of often

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August 20, 2026 John Bullock

Australia Makes Seabed Warfare a Top Defence Priority

Australia’s latest National Defence Strategy (NDS) has underlined the country’s need to secure critical undersea infrastructure (CUI). To meet this seabed warfare

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August 20, 2026 John Bullock

Woman of war: The British commodore deterring Russian subs and keeping the seas open

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August 20, 2026 John Bullock

Discover Your Military Ancestors

For the best experience for your region we recommend you switch to Forces War Records (NZ)Refer:    https://www.fold3.com/ https://www.fold3.com/?group=5 https://www.fold3.com/blog/

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August 18, 2026 John Bullock

We shouldn’t be doing enemy’s job’, former commodore warns over US carrier’s 250 days at sea

Concerns are continuing to mount for thousands of sailors aboard the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been

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August 16, 2026 Frank Rands

Passing of a Legend – Chief Radio Instructor James (Jim) Frank Blackburn BEM NZ14340

It is with great regret that we advise that James (Jim) Frank Blackburn BEM crossed the bar this morning, 16

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August 15, 2026 John Bullock

Jack Passings – August 2026

⚓️Jim Blackburn BEM Has Crossed the Bar It is with great sadness that we advise you of the passing of

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August 15, 2026 John Bullock

Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Royal New Zealand Navy Communicators

The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Birkenhead RSA on the 12th of September 2026 at 1130 All

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