New Zealand Defence Force participated in US-led military exercises

Monday 3 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 3 Mar 2025, 8:22am

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The New Zealand Defence Force was involved in the US-led Valiant Shield exercise last year. The drills, conducted in seas south of Japan, included live firing of experimental systems. This comes as China has been accused of provocation following the deployment of warships into the Tasman Sea.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZMon 3 Mar 2025, 5:58am

   New Zealand's part in US moves provoking China (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 3 Mar 2025, 8:22am

   NZ Defence Force involved in US military drills as China increases naval presence - analysis (opens in new tab)