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Indra
Defence

Rapid deployment with Indra DEMOCL3S state of the art command and control solution

June 13, 2025

Indra, a global leader in technology and innovation, announces the launch of its ground-breaking Deployable Modular Command, Control and Communications Shelter (DEMOCL3S). DEMOCL3S represents a paradigm shift in rapid deployment capabilities, allowing to establish a […]

HIMARS
Defence

Peter Greener: 2025 Defence Capability Plan is a DCP for the ages

April 24, 2025

Committing $12 billion over the next four years with $9 billion in new spending, the Government seems intent on ensuring the development of significant capabilities for the New Zealand Defence Force, writes Editor-at-large Dr Peter […]

John Healey
Defence

Judith Collins: Testing the waters: Global focus sharpens on the Indo-Pacific

March 19, 2025

In an increasingly unstable environment, it is critical our NZDF are able to work closely with like-minded partners, writes Defence Minister Hon Judith Collins. There have been moments in my nearly 18 months as Minister […]

Holding Kapyong
Defence

Canadian technology helps New Zealand Navy track Chinese warships

March 12, 2025

Now is a good time to consider building on our defence relationship with Canada, writes retired New Zealand Army Lieutenant Colonel and director and co-founder of Latent, Josh Wineera. As the government and the New […]

Type 26 Frigate
Defence

Wayne Mapp: Will we invest in the capability to protect our Future?

March 12, 2025

Renewed US focus on the Asia Pacific region will come with expectations that New Zealand increase its defence spending, writes Dr Wayne Mapp. How should we respond? President Trump has been in office for nearly […]

Defence industry AI
Defence

Defence industry outlook in 2025: AI, Industry 5.0, and drones go to sea as ships get smaller

January 28, 2025

AI-powered MRO, extended reality in defence manufacturing, autonomous systems flipping naval warfare on its head, and tougher cybersecurity requirements are four key defence industry trends for 2025, writes Rob Mather, VP Aerospace & Defence at […]

Hainan ICBM
Defence

Defence Capability Plan: Kicking the can down the road yet again

January 8, 2025

Are the recent actions of the Chinese really the reason for the delay in the Defence Capability Plan, or do the politics of the coalition have a part to play?, asks editor-at-large Dr Peter Greener. […]

Trump
Defence

Wayne Mapp: Testing Times ahead under Trump 2.0

December 24, 2024

Being seen as a reliable security partner will be one way to ensuring our overall relationship with the US  remains in good shape. With the Trump administration, however, the reverse is also likely to be […]

Boeing 757
Defence

MAPP: Quantity, Capability, or Both: More investment in Navy needed

July 18, 2024

There can be little doubt that the soon to be released Defence Capability Plan will require substantial new expenditure over the next decade, writes Dr Wayne Mapp. The defence and foreign policy of New Zealand […]

Defence Estate
Defence

Peeni Henare: Time to commit to real, substantial investment in capabilities

July 12, 2024

Much of what is heralded as ‘new’ for Defence in Budget 2024 is actually old news, and it fails to provide new investment necessary to address pressing challenges, writes Hon Peeni Henare. Naturally at this […]

Mel Childs
Defence

New Zealand Defence Force officer receives award for natural disaster response leadership

July 3, 2024

Colonel Mel Childs is the winner of the Women in Security Awards Aotearoa ‘Responding to natural disaster events’ category for her leadership in 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle response. COL Childs has been announced by the organisers […]

Evacuation
Defence

Judith Collins: Paying tribute to battles past, looking forward to opportunities ahead

July 1, 2024

The NZDF needs to be a credible, combat-capable force that can work closely with international partners using assets and equipment that operate effectively and communicate securely, writes Defence Minister Judith Collins. As Minister of Defence […]

Slinger
Defence

EOS Slinger: Redefining defence against aerial and surface threats

June 25, 2024

With its unmatched precision, Electro Optic Systems’ (EOS) Slinger counter-drone system is setting new standards for hard-kill on the move. As defence strategies evolve to address the threat of increasingly sophisticated uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), […]

Laura Cranston
Defence

New Zealand Defence Force officer receives award for contribution to defence and international security

June 11, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel Laura Cranston wins the Women in Security Awards Aotearoa ‘Contributing to defence and international security’ category for her work on UN Security Council Resolution on Women, Peace, and Security. LTCOL Cranston has been […]

Brook Barrington
Defence

New Secretary appointed for New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence

June 5, 2024

Former Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Brook Barrington has been appointed Secretary of Defence to replace the outgoing Andrew Bridgman on 01 July. Acting Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott has today announced the […]

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