NZ and Australia defence relations

gf0012-aust

Grumpy Old Man
Staff member
Verified Defense Pro
Q for the kiwis.

Australia has a maritime treaty with France where we attach officers to each others vessels and are able act as a Sovereign State arresting vessel. eg if a French vessel with an australian officer on board detects an illegal act impacting upon australian national integrity issues, then they have the power to intervene and arrest said offender. The same works in reverse. French officers enjoy the same luxury (apparently the food on the french vessels is significantly better though!)

Does NZ have a similar agreement in place?
 

mattyem

New Member
We do have officers and ratings serving abroad with other navies, but is more on exchange programs/training taskings. Im not too sure about any maritime treaty taskings but will ask around at work next week and find out.
 
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