Maj. Gen. John Boswell is readying to retire in June. But first he spoke to Defense News about the Army's recruiting issues and ongoing defense programs.
“New Zealand may be a long way from Europe, but we know that such a blatant attack on a country’s sovereignty is a threat to all of us,” Defence Minister Peeni Henare said April 12.
The government cautions that the ship will traverse “one of the roughest seas in the world,” where waves regularly exceed 33 feet and some are more than 66 feet high.
Rocket Lab said it plans to launch a satellite for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) next month from the company’s main launch complex at the Mahia peninsula.
There could be more: Smaller manned aircraft, as well as remotely piloted aircraft and satellite surveillance will be considered to complement the P-8s.
Defense News caught up with Ron Mark, who manages a 14,500-strong force, to discuss major military systems, regional security and budgetary priorities to ensure the country’s security.