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NZ Army tests drones, LAVs and artillery in major Waiōuru exercise

From NZ Herald · () English

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  • The New Zealand Army is testing drones, light armoured vehicles and artillery during Exercise Hill 60 at the Waiōuru Military Training Area.
  • The exercise involves 1 RNZIR and reflects the army’s efforts to change battlefield tactics while strengthening cooperation with Australia and other allies.

The New Zealand Army is testing drones, protected vehicles and artillery during a major exercise at the Waiōuru Military Training Area.

Exercise Hill 60 puts 1 RNZIR through its paces as the army experiments with new ways to fight and works more closely with Australia and other allies. The exercise includes soldiers operating drones, light armoured vehicles and artillery.

type two fun

· Tom EleyThe reporter's description of the demanding military exercise.

A report from the field describes the training as “type two fun”, an acquired taste for those taking part. The exercise also features live weapons training, including soldiers firing machine guns.

Brace, brace, brace.

· UnspecifiedA warning heard during the exercise.
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