Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa Navy

Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa Navy
Te Taua Moana Roera o Onekawa-Nukanoa
Active	1896 - Present
Country	Ngāti Onekawa-Nukanoa
Allegiance	Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa Armed Forces/Te Ope Manuka Roera o Onekawa-Nukanoa
Branch	Navy
Size	37,000 (active) 5,000 (reserve)
Engagements	Onekawan War for Independence Onekawan Civil War of 1925 First Monsoon War Second Monsoon War

The Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa Navy (Onekawan: Te Taua Moana Roera o Onekawa-Nukanoa) is the naval force of Ngāti Onekawa-Nukanoa and is the armed branch of the Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa Armed Forces (Onekawan: Te Ope Manuka Roera o Onekawa-Nukanoa) primarily responsible for maritime military operations. It currently has 37,000 active military personnel, with an additional 5,000 personnel as members of the naval reserve and also employs 1,700 civilians. It is primarily tasked with protecting the interests and sovereignty of Ngāti Onekawa-Nukanoa at sea. Their are currently 84 vessels in service, encompassing the the full spectrum of ships from aircraft carriers to patrol craft.

Structure

The Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa professional head is the Chief of the Navy (Onekawa-Nukanoa) (Onekawan: Rangitira Taua Moana), whose authority is derived from the Māori Kīngi Tama III Nukanoa in his role as Paramount Chief of Battle (Onekawan: Ariki Putakari). This individual is responsible for the training, development and sustainment of the naval forces of Ngāti Onekawa-Nukanoa with the budget and aims provided by the All-Council (Onekawan: Rūnanga Māori).

The Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa Navy has two primary commands that report to the Chief of the Navy (Onekawa-Nukanoa); Fleet Command and Naval Support Command. Fleet Command is the primary operational command for the Royal Onekawa-Nukanoa Navy, and includes training and maintaince of ships, aircraft, personnel and other assigned assets. Naval Support Command is responsible for guiding the overall strategic direction of the navy, guide developmental projects and doctrinal developments alongside other administrative duties to help ensure that Fleet Command can perform its role as effectively as possible.

Fleet

Carriers and amphibious assault ships

Class	Type	Displacement	Note
Rangatira Class	Fleet Carrier (CVF)	66,000 tonnes	2 active
Tohoraha Class	Fleet Carrier (CVF)	45,000 tonnes	1 retired, 1 scrapped
Ngatotara Class	Landing Platform Dock (LPD)	27,500 tonnes	2 active

Major Surface Combatants

Class	Type	Displacement	Note
Hautoa Class	Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG)	9,000 tonnes	5 active
Tāmure Class	Guided Missile Frigate (FFG)	3,600 tonnes	8 active, 8 retired
Kekono Class	Guided Missile Frigate (FFG)	6,900 tonnes	8 active, 7 under construction

Secondary Surface Combatants and Patrol Vessels

Class	Type	Displacement	Note
Tutaekuri Class	Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)	1,640 tonnes	3 active, 12 under construction
Mohaka Class	Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)	1,900 tonnes	13 active, 4 retired
Roitoiti Class	Inshore Patrol Vessel (IPV)	340 tonnes	8 active

Supply and Replenishment Ships

Class	Type	Displacement	Note
Tahimaunga Class	Fast Fleet Tanker	31,500 tonnes	5 active
Toru Kakariki Class	Heavy Sealift Ship	16,160 tonnes	2 active
Rimu Class	Roll-on/roll-off Sealift Ship	23,000 tonnes	6 active

Submarines

Class	Type	Displacement	Note
Tamawhiro Class	Nuclear Attack Submarine (SSN)	7,300 tonnes	7 active

Rotary Aircraft

Name	Image	Origin	Type/Variants	Number in Service	Details
Helicopters
Urupuhau MH.2		Onekawa-Nukanoa	Multirole helicopter		Standard service naval multirole helicopter
Rorohū HH.5		Onekawa-Nukanoa	Heavy transport multirole helicopter		Standard service heavy-lift naval helicopter.
Ngarongaro LH.7		Onekawa-Nukanoa	Light multirole helicopter		Standard service light naval multirole helicopter.

Fixed Wing Aircraft

Name	Image	Origin	Type/Variants	Number in Service	Details
Helicopters
Karurangi AEW.4		Belfras	Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft	8	Standard service airborne early warning & control aicraft
Haumātakataka FSR.1		Onekawa-Nukanoa	Heavy multirole fighter	56	Standard service fighter.
Karearea FSR.1		Arthurista/Belfras/Latium/Onekawa-Nukanoa	Multirole stealth fighter	21	Standard service stealth fighter.