Disclaimer: if you get offended by this blog post or feel that it somehow puts NZ down in anyway, I apologise. This is a hypothetical analysis of how the current standing of the NZDF is viewed in my opinion. If you disagree with me on any point, then please feel free to make a comment. But please refrain from making silly remarks which have nothing to contribute to the subject.
I would like to think it would never happen, but if it did, just how would New Zealand fend off a potential invasion from a well armed aggressor?
Lets say that sometime in the future these islands of only 4 million people came under surprise attack by the armed forces of a nation with its eyes on NZ's vast natural resources just how would our gallant forces respond?
Air Attack.
I suppose any surprise attack would initially come from the Air, on 2 of our major cities, Auckland and Wellington. Auckland would be the most sensible target given the size of the city and the strategic location of the harbour in the pacific and Wellington would be surely attacked for its role as seat of Government, communications and organisational HQ.
T
he New Zealand Army does have the Mistral VLLAD (Very Low Level Air Defence) a modern air defence missile effective up to 3000 metres altitude but as far as high altitude air defence goes NZ remains vulnerable, with no effective weaponry to combat such an attack.
The Royal New Zealand Navy Frigates HMNZS Te Mana and Te Kaha are armed with the Sea Sparrow missile. This is the only weapon capable of intercepting threats from high altitudes in NZ and given enough warning, these ships could potentially knock out at least a few enemy aircraft and missiles if the ships were ready for it and in the correct location.
Sea Attack.
Assuming a fleet of enemy vessels wanted to attack our major ports, then we would surely see them coming via the P3-K Orion and general shipping communications. An Orion can carry under wing Air to Surface weaponry such as the Harpoon missile although there is no information regarding NZ's capability in this area.
NZ's small fleet of Sea Sprite Helicopters could embark on a defensive position within the Hauraki Gulf armed with the Maverick Air to Surface missile and this could p
otentially destroy or severely damage enemy vessels given the opportunity should the enemy not deny them the ability to fly.
Land Attack
Once the enemy lands in New Zealand, the NZ Army and the NZSAS would likely launch a limited guerilla style campaign against the enemy. New Zealand has no efective conventional battlefield ability such as tank and artillery, if such equipment were deployed, it could be effectively neutralised by high altitude enemy aircraft.
Overall
Its not looking good and as much as Kiwis like to make fun of Australia, they would undoubtedly be the first ones we would call in the event of any attack.
Muzzerino.
Conventional Invasions are highly unlikely, but NZ does have enemies. For example, the NZSAS have just been sent back to Afghanistan and lets face it, they are not there to just bake cookies.
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I would like to think it would never happen, but if it did, just how would New Zealand fend off a potential invasion from a well armed aggressor?
Lets say that sometime in the future these islands of only 4 million people came under surprise attack by the armed forces of a nation with its eyes on NZ's vast natural resources just how would our gallant forces respond?
Air Attack.
I suppose any surprise attack would initially come from the Air, on 2 of our major cities, Auckland and Wellington. Auckland would be the most sensible target given the size of the city and the strategic location of the harbour in the pacific and Wellington would be surely attacked for its role as seat of Government, communications and organisational HQ.T
he New Zealand Army does have the Mistral VLLAD (Very Low Level Air Defence) a modern air defence missile effective up to 3000 metres altitude but as far as high altitude air defence goes NZ remains vulnerable, with no effective weaponry to combat such an attack.The Royal New Zealand Navy Frigates HMNZS Te Mana and Te Kaha are armed with the Sea Sparrow missile. This is the only weapon capable of intercepting threats from high altitudes in NZ and given enough warning, these ships could potentially knock out at least a few enemy aircraft and missiles if the ships were ready for it and in the correct location.
Sea Attack.Assuming a fleet of enemy vessels wanted to attack our major ports, then we would surely see them coming via the P3-K Orion and general shipping communications. An Orion can carry under wing Air to Surface weaponry such as the Harpoon missile although there is no information regarding NZ's capability in this area.
NZ's small fleet of Sea Sprite Helicopters could embark on a defensive position within the Hauraki Gulf armed with the Maverick Air to Surface missile and this could p
otentially destroy or severely damage enemy vessels given the opportunity should the enemy not deny them the ability to fly.Land Attack
Once the enemy lands in New Zealand, the NZ Army and the NZSAS would likely launch a limited guerilla style campaign against the enemy. New Zealand has no efective conventional battlefield ability such as tank and artillery, if such equipment were deployed, it could be effectively neutralised by high altitude enemy aircraft.
OverallIts not looking good and as much as Kiwis like to make fun of Australia, they would undoubtedly be the first ones we would call in the event of any attack.
Muzzerino.
Conventional Invasions are highly unlikely, but NZ does have enemies. For example, the NZSAS have just been sent back to Afghanistan and lets face it, they are not there to just bake cookies.
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