With spiking infantry attrition rates raising questions over morale, writes Opposition defence spokesperson Hon Mark Mitchell, continued delay to the Defence Estate upgrade needs an explanation. Since my last contribution to Line of Defence, the nation has […]
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 […]
Hon Dr Wayne Mapp notes that despite changes in governments Defence policy has continued to remain stable, and that Covid-19 presents both challenges and opportunities for defence spending. It is tempting to use the Covid […]
New Zealand Defence Industry Association conducts successful trial of a revolutionary new virtual event platform capable of delivering a full conference and exhibition experience online. The Covid-19 crisis and subsequent lockdown restrictions resulted in many […]
Line of Defence talks with Jason Semple, LEGEAR Division Manager at Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) about the imminent launch of LEGEAR’s new Auckland outlet and how equipping first responders with the right gear can save […]
New Zealand Defence Industry CEO Jennie Vickers chatted informally at the ASIS New Zealand Chapter Women in Security event about the Defence Industry, the challenges of supplying Defence, and the potential rewards. The New Zealand […]
Frank Olsson, former international banking leader and current NZ Europe Business Council President and Auckland-based Swedish Honorary Consul, writes that when you create real value for real people profitability follows. I recently wrote a book called Learning […]
With Whangaparoa facility featuring in New Zealand’s COVID-19 response, Opposition defence spokesperson Hon Mark Mitchell argues that now is a good time for the government to be investing in a modern defence estate. As a […]
It’s been a high tempo summer for the NZDF, writes Defence Minister Hon Ron Mark. White Island/Whakaari recovery, Southland flooding evacuation and Australian bushfire assistance underline need for resource availability. Last year the New Zealand […]
Wayne Mapp explores the possible roles of the Defence Force in responding to a pandemic, arguing that its pool of well-trained people, its large estate and its fit-for-purpose equipment form a valuable national reserve. COVID-19 […]
New Zealand Defence Industry Association Chair Andrew Ford announces the new NZDIA board, with one resignation, one new appointed member, one reappointed member, and one big year ahead. To our members, welcome back to 2020 […]
Hon Dr Wayne Mapp looks to the past in order to explore the maritime acquisition landscape of the future, focusing on the Offshore Patrol Vessel and Frigate replacement decisions facing the next government. The first […]
Recently returned as a Director and Chair of the NZDIA Board, Andrew Ford talks Women in Defence and Defence Industry, STEM learning, and early communication of Defence procurement planning. We have come a long way […]
As news that there would be no NZDIA Annual Forum in 2019 became public, protest groups were quick to record it as a win. The tempo of Defence procurement and rate of NZDIA membership growth, […]
Evan Butler-Jones, Director, Defence Product Line, Aerospace & Defence Business Unit at IFS, provides a checklist for aerospace and defence manufacturers to ensure they take advantage of the benefits of Industry 4.0. The benefits of […]
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