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Norsewear
Defence

Win for Kiwi wool as New Zealand Defence Force chooses Norsewear

May 15, 2025

New Zealand Defence Force recruits will now be kitted out in Norsewear socks made from traceable wool sourced from New Zealand farms and knitted at the company’s southern Hawke’s Bay factory. Norsewear owner Tim Deane […]

Nicki Lau Young
Defence

New Chief Commercial Officer appointed to Lead Procurement for Defence

May 2, 2024

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has appointed former Transpower procurement head Nicki Lau Young to the role of Chief Commercial Officer. According to the announcement by the NZDF on LinkedIn, as new CCO, Nicki […]

ADA
Defence

Breaking Boundaries: ADA and Indigenous Design Labs forge pathways for indigenous youth

March 19, 2024

Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) has announced an industry-first collaboration with Indigenous Design Labs (IDL), marking a milestone in championing and showcasing Indigenous youth creativity and community engagement. The first phase of the collaboration will see […]

Callaghan
Defence

Callaghan Innovation announces extension of Industry 4.0 demonstration network

February 16, 2024

Callaghan Innovation has announced the expansion of the Industry 4.0 nationwide showcase, with the addition of the LMAC Group as partner. The LMAC Group has built a new mobile showcase experience focused on digital technologies […]

ADA NZ
Defence

Revolutionary Trentham clothing store enhances New Zealand Defence Force operational readiness

September 28, 2023

In an historic partnership between ADA NZ and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), the opening of refurbished store at Trentham Military Camp represents a transformation in apparel systems for NZDF personnel. The event, held […]

Exxovantage
Defence

Exoskeletons and wearable tech deployed to reduce injuries and future-proof workforces

April 5, 2023

Kiwi company Exxovantage is deploying wearable robotic solutions and technology that could save Kiwi businesses from losing money to workplace injuries while future-proofing their workforces. In the current climate of stark skill shortages, lost time […]

ADA NZ
Defence

A taste of the future for NZDF recruits with digital fitting technology

March 8, 2023

Australian Defence Apparel New Zealand (ADA NZ), a subsidiary of Australian manufacturer of high-tech uniforms and equipment (ADA), is offering New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) recruits a glimpse into the future by equipping them with […]

elmTEK
Defence

elmTEK engaged by Australian Defence to deliver “Human-In-the-Loop” simulation technology

February 22, 2023

The Australian Defence Force’s capabilities are set to be strengthened through a $5 million investment in simulation technology that will improve outcomes for troops in combat situations. Software engineering and systems integrations company elmTEK has […]

Aerobotix
Defence

Aerobotix welcomes new Australian automation partner ASA to its US headquarters

February 22, 2023

Robotics integrator Aerobotix recently welcomed to its US headquarters a delegation from new Australian partner company Automated Solutions Australia (ASA). The visit comes as the two robotics integrators continue to move forward with their partnership, […]

Nova Systems
Defence

Nova Systems to deliver new T&E Advanced Practitioners Course

February 21, 2023

Nova Systems will deliver a Test and Evaluation (T&E) Advanced Practitioners Course to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to deliver world-leading Defence capability. The four-week course, developed and delivered in-person by leading Nova […]

Disconnected operations
Defence

Defence organisations concerned over inability to support disconnected operations

January 27, 2022

Recent research by IFS reveals growing concern among military and defence organisations around their ability to support increasing operations taking place in disconnected and limited bandwidth scenarios. New research shows over half of respondents need […]

Serco-GHD MOU
Defence

Serco and GHD pursue vision to reshape Australia’s Defence Estate

November 5, 2021

Serco Australia and GHD have come together to address 21st century operational, environmental and societal drivers in defence industry. According to Serco, given the complementary capabilities it shares with GHD, this new alliance is set […]

Theon Sensors
Defence

How THEON SENSORS became a world leader in night-vision and thermal-imaging systems

September 5, 2021

The leading night vision manufacturer focuses on New Zealand with full through-life support delivered by Tactical Solutions’ service centres in Trentham and Auckland. With production facilities and head office in Athens, as well as offices […]

Fuel cell electric vehicle truck and station
Defence

Manawatū to fuel decarbonised transport through green hydrogen

August 26, 2020

Manawatū is set to become a big part of the green hydrogen economy with Hiringa Energy selecting the region for a green hydrogen fuelling facility; one of the very first in an initial eight sites […]

Tactical Solutions
Defence

Tactical Solutions launches innovation hub in Wellington

June 26, 2020

New Zealand operational equipment provider Tactical Solutions announces 6th July opening of its new Tactical Innovation Hub in Trentham featuring cutting-edge Measure and Fit facility and specialist detection equipment showroom. Tactical Solutions is proud to […]

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