The New Zealand Defence Force has begun its biggest joint exercise involving the New Zealand's Navy, Army and Air Force since the late 1990s.
Exercise Alam Halfa will involve approximately 1500 people from the NZ Defence Force bringing together maritime, land and airmobile forces. Troops will practise in a high-end combat setting, with the scenario requiring them to restore peace and transfer control of a fictional country back to law enforcement and democratic authorities.
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