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.
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.
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.
New Zealand Receives Fourth Super Hercules Military Transport Aircraft
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has accepted its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft in Whenuapai.
NH Industries to Modernize New Zealand NH90 Helicopter Fleet
New Zealand has awarded NH Industries a contract to deliver hardware and software upgrades for the air force’s NH90 helicopters.
Two Additional New Zealand Super Hercules Arrive in Whenuapai
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has accepted its second and third C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft at Base Auckland, Whenuapai.
New Zealand Accepts First Super Hercules Airlifter From Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin has delivered the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s first C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft in Marietta, Georgia.
First New Zealand Super Hercules Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight Test
New Zealand’s first C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft has conducted its initial flight test in the US.
New Zealand’s Super Hercules Flight Simulator Begins Assembly
New Zealand's C-130J-30 Super Hercules flight simulator has completed its first phase of construction in Canada and is on its way to Florida for the next wave of fittings.
US Air Force, Allies Bolster Logistics Support Partnership
The US Air Force and counterparts from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada collaborate to enhance combined logistics support.
Boeing Delivers Final Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft to New Zealand
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has taken delivery of its fourth and final P-8A Poseidon from Boeing as part of a contract signed in 2018.
New Zealand Receives Second Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The Royal New Zealand Air Force received its second P-8A Poseidon maritime and patrol aircraft at Base Ohakea in Manawatu.
Lockheed to Supply New Zealand’s ‘Super Hercules’ Weapons System Trainers
The US Defense Department awarded Lockheed Martin a $38-million deal to supply C-130J Weapons System Trainers to the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Royal New Zealand Air Force, USAF Conduct Advanced Tactics Training
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has teamed with the US Air Force for a month of advanced tactics training in Missouri and Arizona.
Boeing Debuts New Zealand’s First P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Boeing launched its first of four P-8 Poseidon that will replace six P-3K2 Orions of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
New Zealand to buy 4 P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for NZ$2.3 billion
New Zealand is purchasing four Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to replace its aging fleet, Minister of Defence Ron Mark said
