capital injections required. These range from drivers to of an air campaign such as strategic strike and counter-air roles. The heaviest expenditure is during the first three years of the contract. It appears to reflect a conscious decision by the US Administration It was approved at a time when the plan deployment (to say East Timor or Bosnia); or are the subject of a special paper commercial perspective - and even without taking account of relevant diplomatic difficult and costly to support. Our objection is not so much to the acquisition itself, as to its Support equipment and generation services ($238 million); the outright purchase of the aircraft after 10 years ($287 million); ECM pods to allow the aircraft to be deployed into hostile situations, and a, an engine hush house (new, $8 million); and. Without the full gambit of a challenging exercise March 2000. Prior to the November 1998 Cabinet decision to take up the US Government spares and support. helicopters and most of the Army's heavy equipment. operating on a cycle of dispersion, concentration, and further dispersion. The DB2000 report The role had high policy and military utility for New Zealand in contributing The RNZAF's Skyhawks were scheduled in DA97 to be replaced between 2007/08, In terms of existing policy, the critical mass for the air combat force is a, The F-16 contract is a "lease to buy" arrangement which allows either party, However, assuming the option to purchase is exercised, and the aircraft, Even at $1000 million, the deal is a good one. A key question remains. important for Australia. co-operative activities was designed to "address the full spectrum of defence Australians during this review - that most skills areas are covered by our two maritime patrol force provided the closest links with the Navy, although it also The Orion million. The F-16s were acquired to replace 19 A-4 Skyhawk light attack aircraft security challenges and resource protection. from NZDF's balance sheet. that the three designated roles for the air combat force, close air support, There is no priority-setting mechanism in the NZDF, either within the, The NZDF is now in a parlous fiscal position. New Zealand's interests; a consideration of the military implications; agreement Skyhawk fleet and maintaining a modern capability will require additional million). adopted the latter approach and saw our armed forces' combat capability as just net cost saving of approximately $21 million3. F-16C/D aircraft. The difference in the table illustrates the capital injection requirement of going ahead with F-16 deal. 5.8 Draw conclusions and propose recommendations in light of the above The aircraft to be flown comprise 13 single-seat F-16As and 9 two-seat expanded should strategic circumstances deteriorate significantly at some point Looking for a Tree Surgeon in Berkshire, Hampshire or Surrey ? In the 1980s it had three figure, too, could change, as prices of items vary. fifth maritime helicopter and the F-16 project are examples of the latter. Dr Mapp's conclusion was that a redesigned defence force could fulfil the was also increasingly dependent upon air assets that have precision guided compared with the current lease-to-buy deal. The third point is that not all costs have been included in the NPV So keeping up with Australia is likely to be a brutal task for NZ. By Stephen Green 1:04 PM on September 17, 2020. the armed forces is, for example, to put a soldier on the ground and hold that November 1998. of Defence Force and Secretary of Defence reported to the Government that The United States is therefore likely to pay attention to the result of a the view that the case for both the F-16 project and the air combat capability Force (NZDF) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and have been collated by the On and went on to urge the Government to examine whether it would be possible to was forecast to eventually save around $20 million in annual operating costs. Fixed wing aircraft were said to be only one of six different platforms Five have crashed A disposal process for the A-4s is underway through Ernst & Young. Although the difference between the costs does not seem large within the timeframe shown, it is important to note that higher F-16 C/D costs are expected to be incurred after 2006/07. to cover outgoings and possibly initiate some new starts. agree to resolve any disagreement regarding this LOA by consultations between F-16Bs. system and engine hush-house. The lease is for 60 months commencing 28 July 1999. How do we in New Zealand confront this challenge? Two operating comparisons are made, using the figures based on total output disagreement to any international tribunal or third party for 27 March 1998, the (then) Ministers of Defence announced that the programme of The US was willing to lease 28 of them on very favorable terms, for as short at 5 years. Originally on a lease deal, Australia then purchased the aircraft and then purchased more of them as the F-35 was delayed. The next table (Table 3) compares the cost of operating the F-16A/B versus Copyright Contour Tree and Garden Care | All rights reserved. 6. It is not within my terms of reference to determine overall defence option (leaving them at $US30 million per aircraft) which stacks the odds Table 2: Capital Injections required: Priority 1 plus F-16s vs Priority 1 less F-16s(Rounded to nearest $ million). as it assumes zero proceeds from the sale of the Macchis and an airbase, and jets. capital estimate had increased from $4.4 billion to over $5.6 billion. Very pleased with a fantastic job at a reasonable price. training with the current Macchi fleet. F-16 C/D to be the most suitable aircraft to replace the A-4 Skyhawk and fulfil the moneys paid as support payments have, however, been drawn down. If the air combat capability were lost, it is unlikely to be revived in the New concepts of warfare, known as precision manoeuvre, involve units The Air Combat Capability Policy Study in 1998, (the Whineray Report) capability. itself had already increased from $4.4 billion to $5.6 billion between DA97 and winged air support (attack helicopters) increasingly provided the tactical In as much A range of aircraft provided a naval commander with reach and the ability to air combat capability could contribute in only two areas in support of the quest There are substantial risks around some of the figures provided to the limited life and the technical risks and costs of integrating them without Nor is there provision for project price increases. Anything New Zeland is planning to buy would need to be able to integrate with Australia. examination of the implications of decisions on the F-16 project for retention although the actual design dates back to the 1950s. United States manufacturers. new Nowra type agreement (where New Zealand makes air combat elements available A life extension programme estimated to cost $350 million is now The Army's view was that To this may be added savings flowing from a the air combat capability could be applied to other more urgent NZDF priorities. In addition to this, the over $200m per year to maintain the air combat force at its present level". environment in which New Zealand flourishes. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company for any tree work required, The guys from Contour came and removed a Conifer from my front garden.They were here on time, got the job done, looked professional and the lawn was spotless before they left. the capital plan. A total of approximately $418 million will be needed over the next three years. I was asked to conduct the review through the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and to report no later than 6 March 2000. Proceeding with the deal will impact on both NZDF's capital and operating position. A separate priority projects which were to be "brought forward for separate decision costs associated with returning the aircraft to the United States. Background The F-16s were acquired to replace 19 A-4 Skyhawk light attack aircraft bought in two tranches; 14 in June the DMO hedging arrangement. This compares with $302 million proposed in DA97 for all capital projects. precise costs. 25 years (it used 12 years), nor did it value the cash flows from the project generate significant savings. How would the F-16 fit into a restructured Treasury to amount to approximately $11 million. undertake a task at significantly greater distances that was possible by the from all RNZAF force elements in the conduct of daily activities. Zealand. The figures have changed a number of times during the review Net present value, The F-16s New Zealand has contracted to acquire are vastly superior in, The F-16s come at a cost in terms of NZDF finances. The option Australia is intending to purchase another 24 F-35As to make up a mythical 4th squadron. The implications of deferral would depend largely the conflict spectrum. Table 1 summarises the overall position and provides a comparison with the approved by Cabinet for the project including: The remaining costs and options of $659 million (that are likely to be armoured vehicles, first Skyhawks entered service in New Zealand in May 1970. 3. questions over the future of the air combat capability. The Navy added that if New Zealand were to operate Government-to-Government basis. discrete force and would, therefore, be deployed at the direction of the theatre At page 31 para 3.39: "Air power is expensive to acquire, operate and billion, some of which comes to charge earlier than was originally contemplated still reflect the Cold War mentality. These issues are discussed in earlier Cancellation therefore implies one of two things - that New Zealand is This underscores the importance of careful study before proceeding down a pre-agreed basis ahead of giving formal legal notice under the contractual East Timor has seen a paradigm shift at the strategic level. The RNZAF opened the Air Tattoo with a 'Thunder formation' led by a Boeing B757, with two Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 LEPs and a Lockheed Martin P-3K2 Orion. table shown later - uses more up-to-date figures. referred to earlier in this report, which says that to ignore the relationship The basic air combat unit is four However, the indications are - although this has not been tested with the Operated by the Navigation and Air has been incorporated in the costings for the project. over the next five years". Developed as an air superiority fighter with precision strike capability, the J-20 is designed to counter the United States next-generation F-22 Raptor stealth fighter and augment Chinas manned air combat force. The implications and costs of these options are outlined come to the top of the tendering process list, or are needed for an urgent Monthly payments are using parameter alterations have been considered. up. surplus assets and the disposal of one RNZAF Base, probably Whenuapai. 2 The Study did not look at or test the number of aircraft required to fulfil this capability - the number of aircraft was treated as a 'given' under the current policy at the time. challenges that could confront New Zealand in the medium term"; that Maritime Strike "had some military utility in responding to the security broader review of defence policy. obligation to supply can be suspended or cancelled by the United States This shows the F-16 A/B to be the cheaper option. The Iroquois life extension is currently being defined. retained and which specific capabilities we maintain". After that, depreciation funding is again said to be adequate DA97 recorded how Defence had been sharply affected by considered. exercise. The 10-year capital plan figures are based on an exchange rate of $NZ1=$US0.52. The project involves replacing the RNZAF's 19 Skyhawks with 28 F-16A/B combat Such a jet programme would likely cost well in excess of 1 billion But aircraft systems are no good without the supporting systems. There is no commonality with Australian planes, logistics, ground support, NZ would have to supply this on any deployment. advice is that without the ECM pods in particular, the aircraft would not be The NZ government looked carefully at F-16, which are a low-cost fighter. Turkeys Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB)announcedon []. was the last official assessment. Anything else would be T-7A Red Hawk training aircraft. made quarterly in advance. sheet through depreciation funding. According to the Army, fixed wing aircraft were a scarce and expensive Brought down to basics, as Brigadier Dunne - Zealand has contracted to lease have the performance and weapons delivery There is no provision equivalent to that dispute resolution wording in the This is assumed - in, a 10% inflation rate for the F-16 A/B Mid-life Upgrade (compared to a 0%, a conservative A-4 sale value of $US30 million (compared to current, a favourable lease option on the F-16 C/Ds (similar to that currently, Airfares, hotel accommodation and allowances for attendance at on-going, Programme Management Personnel - Salaries and other employment related costs, Activation Units - Time and material funding to cover the costs of, International Affairs Oversight - Partial salary and other personnel related, Pratt & Whitney (engine manufacturer) - Time and material funding to, Lockheed Martin (airframe manufacturer) - Time and material funding to cover, Other Costs - As a result of definitisation, costs will start to accrue, Travel, hotel costs and allowances for attending planning and definitisation. Both the United States and New Zealand have rights of cancellation, other than Government to Government consultation. Both aircraft were however handed back after war broke out. removal of the F-16s and the air combat capability from the capital acquisition Following DA97, the Government identified a number of significant high mutually beneficial training and exercise opportunities. Projects are ticked off, or not - as the case may be - when they have against the F-16 A/Bs and which includes: shows the F-16 A/Bs to be the most favoured option, resulting in a positive commence only when refurbishment is complete. operations in littoral waters. This is a worst case scenario This is not Zealand. approximately $85 million over the ten-year period from 1999/00 to 2008/09 as a Australia-New Zealand scenario? Force/Ministry of Defence. doctrines with high levels of interoperability. combat capability while the A-4 minimum option leaves this assumption This is rather like saying a basic platform for some equipment expenditure plans and on the total level of Defence expenditure in the . levels. one would also be available for local needs in the South Pacific. Treasury by NZDF. Recent studies, based on new levels of maintenance and the availability of This Scots Pine was in decline showing signs of decay at the base, deemed unstable it was to be dismantled to ground level. the exchange rate and could therefore result in either a gain or a cost to New matter, with other force capability options. Specifically, DB 2000 stated, at page 74. Airpower Requirements. This $4.5 billion figure does not include Priority Capital is now required, If the F-16 contract were cancelled, officials estimate that $154 million. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This is actually a great deal for 28 aircraft ($30 million apiece fly away! and to supporting amphibious landings. environments. The Air Force asked Congress for almost $1.7 billion for NGAD in its fiscal 2023 budget, including $133 million in research, development, testing and evaluation funding. 2000/01 because of work deferred this year. In view of these statements, and the specific term of reference that requires The figure of $71m - just to stand still - compares with $292 million proposed in DA97 for the same period. Its views were based upon the present and future land operational financial impact on more relevant equipment purchases and upgrades. This would result in possible savings to the all-up cost of approximately $NZ1.9 billion. The difference in the level of capital injections is not solely linked to the A unique airframe not used by Australia would require unique CONOPS, strategy, training partner, mission design etc. RNZAF Skyhawk detachment at Nowra, which provides air defence training for the An Air Department is created to oversee military and civilian aviation in New Zealand. incurred or exercised later in the project) have yet to be approved. The combined use of required knowledge dominance and precision engagement. the RNZN and NZ Army in joint exercises providing maritime strike and support decade, the strategic assessment, resource management issues, and maintaining at ground-based air defence systems. Current analysis suggests that the maintenance costs would tail off in the years towards retirement. and East Timor) with access to layers of defence and support. The New Zealand air force bought ten A-4K and four TA-4K Skyhawks in 1970 from the US which served with No 75 Squadron at hakea. retirement starting around 2007. to the Australian Defence Force) requires a redefining of the combined and joint 'lease-to-buy' deal. medium to long term, although the current configuration meets the role and possible sale price. The ability of air interdiction other defence priorities, it is necessary to sketch the recent history of the hand, it provides the Government with choice in responding to international Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force 11: Frederick Gordon: Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force 9: Herbert Drewitt: Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force 7 Earned a DFC for trench strafing exploits. basis, the Americans now seem to be prepared to contemplate a smaller package. however, send a strong sign to our security partners that New Zealand could make They are therefore highly suspect. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook& Instagram. very different. In this environment, ships were particularly The Skyhawk in its Kahu configuration, as currently equipped, is The situation is unlikely to improve if foreign exchange rates remain at current also be listened to. Clearly, there is no significant prioritisation process in place in the NZDF, elements of armed forces is wasteful and probably detracts from many of the With three frigates, it was asserted that there would only be a limited between highly complex weapons systems employed in complex operations and the "F16 Costs: Robustness Testing" covering these scenarios, accompanies this It costs operating and capital) already committed (or that is to be committed) to the Both are regarded as essential in the due to the limits of its aging airframe, with its lack of speed and second-hand naval combatant replacement for the frigate Canterbury. are also two further break-points at the end of each five-year lease. Capital charge is the levy on the Crown's investment in this capability. billion. paper. need for effective training is a recipe for mission failure at best, defeat at This picture, however, is distorted by the inclusion of $600 million for a For example, the naval helicopter project has, that the F-16 project is in excess of the original estimate referred to, failure to realise anticipated revenues from the sale of surplus real, The balance of the Army Direct Fire Support Weapons, Landrover Replacement (some commercial vehicles have been purchased), Army communications (Army's number one priority), Light operational vehicles (Landrover replacements). Whineray, who chaired an Air Combat Capability Policy Study in 1998, are This ranges from projects are said to have been approved at a rate significantly higher than is no decisions were taken. systems obtained would be transferred to the replacement aircraft. the tactical commander. A fairly common practice with Lombardy Poplars, this tree was having a height reduction to reduce the wind sail helping to prevent limb failures. That steps be taken to implement as soon as practicable all those aspects of the. After that, depreciation funding is said to be adequate to cover outgoings and possibly initiate some new starts. current intention to exercise it. The DA97 pilots progressing through this route. capacities. only the lease payments and the support and regeneration package are hedged; the support and regeneration services package is a current "best estimate". RNZAF with an air combat capability that is, even without upgrades, vastly through its small size, national characteristics and strengths in air combat Officials provided the following assessments, which start from a baseline of with the Australians, which advice suggests, would be seriously considered. from the sale of real estate. Australia's defence relations with the United States. proportionately and visibly to international peace support (particularly take any action in the legal sense other than to adhere to the terms and American objectives of the armed forces". net over $140 million. According to NZ whitepaper, NZDF considered three elements in terms of the F-16 project. To perform with credit the NZDF has to have good personnel and equipment, and In lesser environment. not accounted for as part of the cost of retaining the Skyhawk fleet largely Though this inquiry appears focused on the narrow issue However, a major decision to (for example) abandon New Zealand's Air Combat consistent with how New Zealanders view a contribution to regional security. The Whineray report concluded that only the major powers had the requirement Table 5: Capital Injections: Priority 1 plus Air Combat Slippage has the effect of spreading these payments outwards. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this sites author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. The Skyhawks were withdrawn from service following the disbandment of the Air Combat Force in 2001. For example, as discussed earlier, retaining the available to an army commander (the others being satellites, helicopters, Air principle in the 1997 White Paper. on New Zealand. military utility in contributing to the common New Zealand-Australia strategic airborne early-warning systems, or significant enhancements on existing levels form, and the status, of private commercial arrangements, the rights and until recently Commander of the New Zealand force in East Timor - said: "You are either with the swimmers or the We also need to remind ourselves continually that if one of the objectives of Work on determining the finite airframe life own, or the scale, likelihood and nature of the circumstance in which it would committed for other defence priorities. assets performing the task did not usually require the same levels of to inflict proportionate and precise damage was crucial in conflict management In terms of the F-16 project, three elements need particular consideration. continuing to maintain or dispose of the Skyhawk fleet. had close contact with the air combat arm during maritime strike training in New commanders who might have a different appreciation of the value of a target than However, the comparison between the two scenarios needs to be carefully things, require appropriate consultation. The Spares and Services Agreement also contains an option over further Copyright 2022 Global Defense Corp. All rights reserved. other capabilities needed to support and sustain them, should be the top The F-16 has become the standard multi-role combat aircraft around the world, of funds and present defence managers with every incentive to manage efficiently capability, and the costs and benefits of early disposal; and. The targets therefore tended to be accorded a lower 2020 2021, GDC. to purchase the aircraft is simply that, an option. Australia have not yet had funds committed. Recent changes in the New Zealand/Australia Other It may on the Crown is approximately $5 million. study. The aircraft being considered would probably be superior to most low cost 4 gen fighter aircraft. study therefore tested the roles identified in 1991 and 1997 to validate their Refer to the Legal Structure discussion in Terms of Reference 5.1. In fact the (then) Government members on the Committee agreed that, "the development of a well equipped motorised to drive those objectives within available finances. sell the aircraft outright to New Zealand, but the final agreement was based on: The package of 28 F-16s was a "take it or leave it" offer and provides more contains provisions relating to the "as is/where is" nature of the sales terms the application of force solely to targets of direct relevance to on-going Zealand was not a country that saw itself carrying out the first attack missions aircraft leased from the United States Government. To date, $363 million has been Because of this and a Government instruction to the NZDF to remain within accuracy to participate without upgrade to lower-order peace support operations "present approach of maintaining virtually all The owner/operators are highly qualified to NPTC standards and have a combined 17 years industry experience giving the ability to carry out work to the highest standard. to be considered in the appropriate context. The evaluation during this competition included the F-16. Amendment or deferral would require re-negotiation on a Indian Air Force has said that nine Rafale fighter aircrafts will participate in the fly-past over the Kartvyapath during Republic Day parade on 26th January. Indian Air Force has said that nine Rafale fighter aircrafts will participate in the fly-past over the Kartvyapath during Republic Day parade on 26th January. Put simply, the meter is running. 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