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recce.k1

recce.k1

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ADMk2 said:
The notification was announced on June 5, this year.

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Was referencing this DoD notification dated 07/22/2026 ... which however appears to also contain the same information as the June 5 release you highlight, albeit this time with additional details now provided on the "sensitivity of technology", so you're right. Mind you good thing I provided a caveat. :)

So what is next, if a "request to buy" has been sent from NZ Govt to the US Govt to approve? Would approval still be forthcoming after all this time?
 
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At lakes

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Nighthawk.NZ

Nighthawk.NZ

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At lakes said:
militaryleak.com

New Zealand Seeks Mk 54 Lightweight Torpedoes to Counter Rising Indo-Pacific Subsurface Threats - MilitaryLeak.COM

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of New Zealand for Mk...
militaryleak.com militaryleak.com

This article on the mk54 makes reference to the mk54 being the primary ASW weapon for the RNZN fleet of 8 Seahawks I thought it was only 5 they were getting is this just bad reporting or has the total changed
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it only five... I suspect little confused as technically we have 8 SeaSprites and the writer thinking exchange one for one...
 
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recce.k1

recce.k1

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In terms of Mk54 LWT numbers, Naval News reported in 2023 that an unspecified number of Mark 54 Mod 0 Lightweight torpedoes were ordered, which appear to be for the P-8A (only). The SIPRI arms transfer database estimates that 40 were ordered in 2020 and were delivered in 2023. (For comparison SIPRI estimate Australia bought 200 in 2012 which were delivered in 2016, and then an additional 100 were ordered in 2015 which were delivered in 2019).

So this recent announcement for 20 Mk54 for MH-60R, appears to provide a total NZDF inventory of 60 (by 2029/2030, assuming a 3-4 year delivery timeframe going by previous ANZ order/delivery timeframes)? These recent announcements by DoS & DoD note that "air launch accessories" are included.

From this I think we can deduce that the ANZAC Frigates and the SH-2G are continuing to use the existing Mk46 stocks for the time being (and SIPRI report another 13 Mk46 Mod-5 were ordered in 2020).

www.armyrecognition.com

U.S. MK 54 Torpedo Sale Gives New Zealand a Sharper Edge Against Growing Pacific Submarine Threats

U.S. approves $69M MK 54 torpedo sale to boost New Zealand’s P-8A and future helicopter ASW capability.
www.armyrecognition.com www.armyrecognition.com
 
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Gibbo

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Nighthawk.NZ said:
it only five... I suspect little confused as technically we have 8 SeaSprites and the writer thinking exchange one for one...
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Yes definitely only 5 ....it'll be an AI generated story with no-one fact checking the details.... it also makes it sound like the Romeos are in service: "It also serves as a primary standard payload for the Royal New Zealand Navy’s fleet of eight multi-role MH-60R Seahawk “Romeo” helicopters" ...should read "It will also serve as a primary standard payload for the Royal New Zealand Navy’s fleet of eight multi-role MH-60R Seahawk “Romeo” helicopters"

It's amazing the number of comments you see online stating that we already have them when all that was ever actually stated is the Govt intends to order them which I'm not sure has even actually been done yet.
 
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Warhawk

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Maybe NZ should look at MPV -OPV as replacement for current OPV ships. Naval Group offering interesting ship for Lithuania navy which has basic Ice rating is geared up for support role for Frigates and cheaper vessel to patrol with 3 would be good fit as back up work alongside with replacement Frigates.
 
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