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Originally Posted by crooks
Sounds very versatile, genuinely useful for giving NZ a bit of a stretch beyond borders without joint-ops with Oz (though I imagine it will play a part there as well).
What will the RNZN be using it for or have any specifics been annouced?
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Antarctica, southern ocean backup for the new off-shores and force projection into the Pacific. Timor Leste, the Solomons as examples and of course disaster relief. It'll be VERY busy, and frees up Aus somewhat on the larger stage while we look after the back yard.