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New Zealand joins US-led space security initiative

rnz.co.nz — September 5, 2024, 09:00 AM UTC

Summary: New Zealand has joined the US-led Operation Olympic Defender, aimed at deterring hostile actions in space and reducing debris. The invitation, extended in April, aligns New Zealand with the Five Eyes intelligence group. Defence Minister Judith Collins announced a liaison officer will be sent to US Space Command for two years. The initiative focuses on military integration to ensure space security amid rising threats from China and Russia.

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