Ukraine Courts New Zealand for Joint Military Drone Effort
Ukraine has asked New Zealand to join a military drone production partnership as Kyiv expands efforts to export battlefield-tested technology developed during its war with Russia.
New Zealand Rolls Out Jet-Powered USV With All-Electric Powertrain
New Zealand is expanding its naval capabilities with WHAI, an all-electric, jet-powered unmanned surface vessel designed for near-silent operation and a reduced thermal signature.
From Air to Sea: New Zealand Gears Up for New Multi-Domain Uncrewed Systems
The New Zealand Defence Force is exploring a new kind of squadron: a lineup of drones that operate across air, land, and sea.
NZealand Mosque Killer Appeal Causing ‘Distress’ to Victims: Lawyer
Appeal hearings for a white supremacist who shot dead 51 people at two New Zealand mosques in 2019 caused "immense distress" to his victims, a lawyer representing the state said Friday as proceedings wrapped up.
Babcock Trials Composites for Faster Navy Repairs
Babcock has successfully trialed a new composite repair technology on ships from the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Babcock, New Zealand’s Company-X to Provide Military Training Solutions Globally
Babcock International has entered into a partnership with Company-X to provide virtual reality training systems to defense forces worldwide.
Elysium to Resell Seasats’ Autonomous Vessels in Australia, New Zealand
Seasats has partnered with Elysium EPL, appointing it as the exclusive reseller of Seasats’ autonomous vessels in Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand Army Wraps Up Largest South Island Exercise With Combat Drills
The New Zealand Army has completed its largest South Island exercise of 2025, shifting from extraction rehearsal to combat operations in a two-week training event designed to test how quickly soldiers can adapt to real-world missions.
New Zealand Mulls Japan’s Next-Gen Mogami Frigates as Pacific Pressures Grow
New Zealand is exploring the possibility of introducing Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class stealth frigate, known as the New FFM, as part of its fleet renewal plan.
New Zealand to Boost Local Defense Sector With Procurement Overhaul, Tech Fund
New Zealand will revamp defense procurement rules and create a military technology fund aimed at strengthening the local defense sector.
Documents Show New Zealand Unease Over Chinese Warships in South Pacific
China set off alarm bells in New Zealand when it dispatched powerful warships on unprecedented missions in the South Pacific without explanation.
New Zealand Spending $1.6B on Sub-Hunting Helicopters, Planes
New Zealand will spend $1.16 billion on a fleet of Sikorsky submarine-hunting helicopters to bolster its military capabilities, it announced.
New Zealand Air Force Launches Dedicated Space Squadron
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has reactivated its first dedicated space squadron, originally formed during World War II.
New Zealand Air Force Provides Capability Upgrades for NH90 Fleet
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has completed a comprehensive upgrade for its entire NH90 helicopter fleet at Base Ohakea.
Spain Delivers VAMTAC ST5 Prototype to New Zealand Army
The New Zealand Army has taken delivery of a VAMTAC ST5 four-wheel drive vehicle prototype from Spain as part of a 2024 contract.
New Zealand to Replace Old Helo Fleet for $1B, Boost Defense Spending
New Zealand has allocated 2 billion New Zealand dollars ($1.19 billion) to replace aging maritime helicopters.
UK, New Zealand to Send Drones to Ukrainian Military
The UK has partnered with New Zealand to deliver unmanned military systems for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
New Zealand Begins Construction of Poseidon Aircraft Training Simulator
New Zealand’s Defence Force has started the construction of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft training simulator at Ōhakea base on the North Island.
New Zealand Unveils Major Military Overhaul
New Zealand will ramp up defense spending under a major military overhaul, pouring billions of dollars into missiles, cyber security, and drones.
Beijing Accuses Australia of ‘Hyping’ China Naval Live Fire Drills
Beijing on Sunday said Canberra had "deliberately hyped" recent Chinese naval exercises near the Australian coast.
New Zealand Fires Penguin Missile for First Time
A Royal New Zealand Navy helicopter fired a Penguin anti-ship guided missile for the first time since acquiring the weapon in 2013.
New Zealand Air Force Retires C-130H Hercules Transport Fleet
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has retired its fleet of five C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft after six decades of service.
Philippines and New Zealand in Talks for Defense Pact
The Philippines and New Zealand have begun negotiating an agreement that would allow them to deploy troops on each other's soil.
Lockheed Martin Delivers Final Super Hercules to New Zealand Air Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has received the fifth and final C-130J-30 Super Hercules from Lockheed Martin as part of a US foreign military sale to replace the service’s C-130H fleet.
