Singapore’s new Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) offers a potentially disruptive solution to two of New Zealand’s most persistent naval challenges, writes Graeme Doull. As Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Changi Naval Base this week, […]
EDGE Defence has unveiled WHAI, Australasia’s first all-electric jet powered Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) for defence and security operations. Last Friday saw EDGE Defence Ltd showcase their latest development of WHAI, a next-generation all-electric Uncrewed […]
We should stop asking which frigate to buy and start asking how to build a force designed for a future in which sea battles are fought by drones, writes former New Zealand Army Officer Graeme […]
Line of Defence Magazine Editor-at-large Dr Peter Greener explains New Zealand’s deliberations over the ANZAC frigates replacement – and why two ships should not be an option. When the Defence Capability Plan 2025 was released […]
No runway, no problem. According to Shield AI, with a one-way range of approximately 700 nautical miles, its V-BAT uncrewed vertical takeoff and landing system delivers agile, affordable, and persistent maritime domain awareness. The tyranny […]
The NZDF will shortly deploy air and naval assets to support United Nations monitoring of North Korea as it also conducts operations, training and engagements with partners while in the region. A Royal New Zealand […]
The government has been signalling that by the early 2030s, defence expenditure will be at 2% of GDP. This can only signify an increased naval fleet, writes senior contributor Dr Wayne Mapp. The Minister of […]
Modularity, flexibility, and the exploitation of autonomy should inform New Zealand’s maritime fleet renewal, writes maritime capability specialist and former Royal New Zealand Navy Officer Andrew Watts ONZM. In an article that provides invaluable insight […]
EDGE Defence New Zealand signs Agency Agreement with Danish Global Company SH Defence to deliver Advanced Modular Mission Systems to the Region. EDGE Defence Ltd has signed a formal agency agreement with SH Defence, part […]
Is it time for New Zealand to add a Naval Strike munition to its inventory?, writes former RNZN Chief Petty Officer (Combat System Specialist – Above Water Warfare) Jonathan Brooke. On arriving at the Devonport […]
The Defence Capability Plan’s signalling of like-for-like replacement for the Anzac frigates has implications for decisions around the rest of the fleet, writes maritime capability specialist and former Royal New Zealand Navy Officer Andrew Watts. […]
The New Zealand Defence Force’s ageing maritime helicopters will be replaced to increase the defensive and offensive capability and surveillance range of New Zealand’s frigates, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced yesterday. “The replacement of the […]
The PLA-N task group that set pulses racing on both sides of the Tasman in late February had sailed from afar to test us, and we failed that test, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon. In […]
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with a New Zealand business for a service to improve New Zealand’s maritime awareness. A project for improved protection against maritime threats received $14.6 million in funding […]
The Australian surface combatant review’s recommendations around Tier 2 general purpose frigates pose interesting questions for New Zealand, writes maritime capability specialist and former Royal New Zealand Navy Officer Andrew Watts. In a way this […]
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