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Joint Forces Push Limits in Snow | Christchurch News
New Zealand’s Army and Air Force just wrapped up a brutal, joint combat drill in freezing Tekapo — 250 troops pushed their limits under snow, ice, and simulated missile fire. Helicopters battled enemy threats using cutting-edge Phantom tech, while soldiers executed urban raids, live-fire drills, and night ops with NVGs. This rare collaboration between the High Readiness Task Unit and Air Force crews — who usually operate in silos — proved vital for real-world readiness, testing everything from mountain flying to mid-air refueling under pressure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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