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View Autumn 2018 (PDF) Volume 1 • Issue 7 • Autumn 2018 LineNew Zealand’s of Defence andDefence National Security Magazine Interview: Dawn of Chief of New Zealand’s Army space age NZDF’s climate Choosing change between the challenge US and China Big events and CDSS biennial the fixated security person threat conference www.defsecmedia.co.nz Unrivalled multi-mission Airlifter Leonardo’s C-27J Spartan is the most capable multi-mission airlifter; ideally-suited to the New Zealand Defence Force’s requirement to enhance national security. Its capability to operate from the most rudimentary airstrips in extreme environmental conditions is unrivalled by any other twin-engine military transport aircraft. The platform provides flexibility and total autonomy from ground support for transport missions, disaster relief eforts, humanitarian assistance and in support of Homeland Security missions. 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In this edition, we are again joined by Minister of Defence, DEFENCE Ron Mark, and opposition defence spokesperson, Mark Mitchell, to gain perspectives from both sides of politics on defence procurement and other key issues. We receive an update from NZDF on the Protected Mobility Capability Project, NZDIA’s takeaways from the ADM Congress, and we survey the analysis on Australia’s Defence Export Strategy. In his popular services chiefs interview series, VUW Centre for Strategic Studies’ Dr Peter Greener talks with Chief of Army, Major General Peter Kelly, about personnel, deployment and capability challenges faced by Army out to 2035. With cyber recruitment a looming issue – not least for Defence – Massey University’s Nick Nelson explores the human factors in 6 Chief of Army: The New Zealand Army – Present cybersecurity talent management. and Future Also in Defence, we interview CEO of Embraer Defense & Security Jackson Schneider on the KC-390; we talk with 10 Q&A with Jackson Schneider, President and CEO Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck, and we profile of Embraer Defense & Security Leonardo’s C-27J Spartan. We’re also joined by Massey University Visiting Scholars Dr. Egemen Bezci and Dr Colin 12 Minister: Building cross-party support and gaining reassurance in procurement Robinson, who respectively provide insights into the NZDFs climate change challenge and the development of the Joint 14 Mark Mitchell: Cutbacks, Capabilities, and Services Support Component. Acknowledgements April sees the staging of the Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies’ (CDSS) 2nd biennial 16 Leonardo’s C-27J Spartan: when capability conference – bringing together around 150 top government matters oficials, academics and private sector representatives from the security sector. We will be there to cover it, and in this 18 Protected Mobility Capability update issue, CDSS director Professor Rouben Azizian provides us with some background. The conference is a critically 20 Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck and the launch of a New important forum for meaningful discussions on the security Zealand space age of New Zealand, and we wish hosts, speakers, facilitators and delegates a most productive two days. 24 Australia’s defence export strategy: a solid centre Dr Wayne Mapp again headlines the International wrapped in hyperbole Security Section, asking “does New Zealand have to choose between China and the United States?” In seeking answers 26 The Kiwi Unicorn in the Hyatt Canberra: NZDIA to this question of our times, he is joined by the University of attends ADM Congress 2018 Waikato’s Dr Reuben Stef. With Wellington having pressed the ‘reset’ button on relations with our neighbours in the Pacific 28 Enhancing cybersecurity through talent amid concerns over China’s rising influence, Dr Tadashi Iwama management considers the case for closer NZ-Japan cooperation in the Pacific. 31 Climate change presents multiple challenges for In Homeland Security, we gain insights into the CIVSEC NZDF 2018 civil security congress and exposition to be hosted in 32 Towards an efective joint force: The Joint Melbourne, and we explore the now widely acknowledged Support Component Command threat posed by ‘fixated persons’ and how law enforcement in various jurisdictions are responding to it. And in Border Security, we profile the harnessing of virtual reality by NZ Customs to improve the customer experience at the border, CONTRIBUTORS & INTERVIEWEES and we welcome the Hawk V patrol vessel. Dr Peter Greener MAJGEN Peter Kelly MNZM Although the year is well underway, I’d like to take this Jackson Schneider Hon Ron Mark opportunity to extend best wishes to our valued partners, Hon Mark Mitchell Dr Egemen Bezci contributors and readers for a fantastic 2018! Our next issue – Peter Beck Gillian Rodger in June – will bring you a wrap-up from CIVSEC 2018, a focus Nicholas Dynon Jennie Vickers on simulation, safe cities and ongoing procurement projects, Nick Nelson Dr Colin D Robinson and a look ahead to Land Forces 2018! Hon Dr Wayne Mapp QSO Dr Reuben Stef Prof Reuben Azizian Dr Tadashi Iwami Nicholas Dynon Dr Richard Shortt Carlton Rufell Auckland 4 Line of Defence ISSN 2463-5774 (Print) • ISSN 2463-6258 (Online) INTERNATIONAL SECURITY HOMELAND SECURITY 36 Does New Zealand have to choose between 44 Big events: Is New Zealand prepared for the China and the United States fixated person threat? 38 Small state syndrome: can New Zealand balance 45 CIVSEC 2018: Security, safety and sovereignty for the the US and China? Indo-Asia-Pacific 40 Centre for Defence and Security Studies to host 46 New Zealand yet to target the threat posed by second biennial security conference fixated persons 42 The case for closer Japan - New Zealand cooperation in the Pacific BORDER SECURITY 48 NZ Customs: Understanding and improving the traveller experience 50 International Customs Day celebrated with Hawk V launch CONTACT DETAILS Managing Editor: Defsec Media publishes Line of Defence, NZSM and Nick Dynon FireNZ Magazines - premier publications covering M: +64 (0)22 366 3691 industry sectors that help keep Kiwis safe. E: [email protected] Find us online www.defsecmedia.co.nz or Publisher: www.linkedin.com/company/ Craig Flint defsec-media-limited T: +64 (07) 868 2703 E: [email protected] www.facebook.com/defsecmedia/ Postal and delivery address: 27 West Cresent www.twitter.com/DefsecNZ Te Puru 3575, Thames RD5, New Zealand ASSOCIATION UPCOMING ISSUE Winter 2018 Land Forces 2018, defence innovation, procurement updates, debates in national security, Pacific fisheries, CIVSEC 2018 wrap-up, safe cities. Copyright: No article or part thereof may be reproduced without prior consent of the publisher. Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is given in good faith and has been derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, neither the publishers nor any person involved in the preparation of this publication accept any form of liability whatsoever for its contents including advertisements, editorials, opinions, advice or information or for any consequences from its use. Line of Defence 5 DEFENCE Chief of Army: The New Zealand Army – Present and Future Last year the New Zealand Army issued its Future Land Operating Concept 2035 – Integrated Land Missions. In this interview with Chief of Army, Major General Peter Kelly MNZM, Centre for Strategic Studies (VUW) Senior Fellow Dr Peter Greener asks what are the current and future challenges Army faces out to 2035? PG: What do you see as the major at around 9%; in fact, for the last three threats and challenges the New Zealand years attrition has been sitting under Army will have to face out to 2035? 9%. Our soldiers are staying longer and the average length of service has grown; MAJGEN Kelly: There are many global it’s now nine years for men and eight challenges that have implications for years for women. New Zealand. In the bigger picture, an assertive Russia and a nuclear capable PG: Previous Defence White Papers and North Korea each pose their own Capability Plans have noted that Army challenge. Can a United States President will need to recruit additional personnel live with a nuclear-armed ICBM capable for rotation on extended operations North Korea? There are also the where New Zealand has a major ongoing challenges within the South commitment. Can you comment on the China Sea where many nations have challenges associated with that? overlapping territorial claims that will require resolution. MAJGEN Kelly: Four years ago, the More people than ever live in decision was taken to prioritise trade- growing urban areas and future confict training to fll a capability gap and we will be fought in the cities; we have seen have been moderately successful with this in the conficts in Iraq and Syria. that. We have also been growing our This presents particular demands for cadre of NCOs so that we have a strong cohort of junior leaders and trainers. fghting forces, particularly in clearing Chief of Army, Major General Peter Kelly operations and the precise application Were we called on for another of combat power. respond in our part of the world in deployment similar in size and scope The rise of the youth bulge may times of disaster.
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