New Zealand’s defense minister talks strategy, supply chains and AUKUSDefense News also put retention and recruitment concerns to the minister.5 weeks ago
New Zealand naval chief talks future fleet, unmanned techThe service has had difficulty operating all of its maritime platforms amid recruiting and retention woes.2 months ago
New Zealand issues RFT for NH90 helicopter simulatorNew Zealand’s MoD has issued a request for tenders for a simulator to train pilots to operate the NH90 medium utility helicopters.
New Zealand has a new defense ministerMark Mitchell replaces Gerry Brownlee, who will be the new foreign affairs minister.
New Zealand Considers 2030 With $14B Defense Capability PlanNew Zealand’s minister of defense has released the Defence Capability Plan 2016, detailing the $14.3 billion investment in capability needed out to 2030.
New Zealand Defence Force HQ Remains Evacuated After EarthquakeEngineers say it could take a year until the building is ready to be occupied again.
New Zealand Seeking Improved Naval Communications CapabilitiesNew Zealand’s Ministry of Defence issued a request for information for potential options to restore and increase communication capabilities.
New Zealand Seeks New Littoral Support ShipThe New Zealand Defence Force issued a request for tenders Friday for a new naval ship to support littoral operations.
New Zealand Issues RFI for New Transport, Surveillance AircraftThe aircraft is intended to ensure continued air mobility and air surveillance operations beyond 2020.
New Zealand Orders New Fleet TankerNew Zealand ordered a new $348 million naval tanker from Hyundai in South Korea to replace the replenishment tanker that is nearly three decades old.
New Zealand Defense Budget BreakdownNew Zealand’s budget for 2016/17 includes just over $2.20 billion for the New Zealand Defence Force.
New Zealand Replaces Old Seasprite HelicoptersThe New Zealand Defence Force’s five Kaman SH-2G(NZ) Seasprite naval helicopters became officially retired Thursday.