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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
Outgoing head of the NZDF Air Marshal Kevin Short is made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) and Wing Commander Mark Whiteside receives a Distinguished Service Decoration (DSD). Air Marshal Kevin […]
Defence and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins is off to Singapore today for defence and technology summits and meetings. Minister Collin’s first stop is the Asia Tech X Singapore Summit, followed by the […]
New Zealand Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata was yesterday appointed a Special Representative to the New Zealand Defence Force and promoted to Honorary Warrant Officer Class One. The appointment and promotion ceremony was conducted in […]
Chief of Defence Force designate Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies has selected Warrant Officer Class 1 Wiremu Moffitt DSD as Warrant Officer of the Defence Force. Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Moffitt (Ngā Rauru, Ngati Ruanui) […]
On Saturday 18 May, uniform and equipment provider Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) unveiled ‘DIGGER’, the Plushie Pup with a Purpose in partnership with the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation (AKKF). The event took place at the […]
Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies MNZM is the new Chief of Defence Force, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced today. Air Vice-Marshal Davies has been appointed for three years from 6 June, when he will also […]
Defence Minister Judith Collins today announced that the New Zealand Government’s upcoming Budget will include new funding of $571 million for Defence Force pay and projects. “Our servicemen and women do New Zealand proud throughout […]
The 2023 Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry were presented on 7th May at Parliament House by Hon Judith Collins KC with winners across three categories and five special categories. Since 1998, the […]
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