Defence
What the Australian Defence Strategic Review could mean for New Zealand naval force structure
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Defence
Defence
The ties that bind: Defence Minister lauds NZDF Tonga assistance
In his inaugural Line of Defence article, Defence Minister Peeni Henare provides his perspectives on the NZDF’s HADR operations in response to the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption. On the 15th of January 2022, Hunga Tonga-Hunga […]
Defence
Babcock and NZDF partnership to deliver $15M injection into NZ economy
Local New Zealand businesses are set to reap the benefits of a partnership between Babcock and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) which will conduct maintenance and upgrade works on two decommissioned Royal New Zealand […]
Defence
Serco women making a difference in STEM
Women around the country are making enormous achievements in STEM every day. Serco is proud of the many exceptional women across our business who are making an important difference in this space, helping to improve […]
Contracts
Babcock awarded NZDF Maritime Fleet Sustainment Service contract
Babcock has been awarded a further seven and a half year Maritime Fleet Sustainment Service contract – Hāpai Taua Manuao – by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), further strengthening its relationship with the Royal […]
Defence
Former Navy Chief joins Whiskey Project Group as adviser
Trans-Tasman tactical watercraft manufacturer The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) has announced the appointment of former Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral John Martin ONZM (retired) as the company’s Strategic Adviser. TWPG’s New Zealand-based capabilities are centred […]
Defence
Does New Zealand spend enough on Defence?
Dr Wayne Mapp writes that if New Zealand is to provide its Defence Force with modern platforms capable of interoperability with partners, it will need to maintain defence expenditure at 1.5 percent of GDP over […]
Defence
Deeper Thinking Needed – AUKUS and Them
There’s been very little analysis on what the AUKUS announcement means for New Zealand’s defence and for decisions around maritime capability, writes former Opposition Spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Chris Penk MP.* It’s now been […]
Defence
Defence organisations concerned over inability to support disconnected operations
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 […]
Defence
Defence Industry Association welcomes new board members
At last December’s NZDIA Annual General Meeting, three new additions were voted in to the association’s board, including Heather Grace, Chris Edwards, and Geoff Blake, who was re-elected to the board. “On behalf of the […]
Defence
Will 2022 be the Year New Zealand finally joins up the dots for our Veterans?
Jennie Vickers sat down recently with RSA CEO Marty Donoghue to talk about the RSA’s ambitions for better industry engagement in 2022. A selection of questions and answers follows. JV: What are the moments of 2021 […]
Defence
Sustained Presence: The Royal New Zealand Navy and the Grey Zone
Future maritime conflict will be conducted in the grey zone. It’s a reality that New Zealand cannot ignore, and it has implications for the next generation of naval capability, writes maritime capability specialist and former Royal […]
Defence
Serco and GHD pursue vision to reshape Australia’s Defence Estate
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 […]
Air
Airbus Helicopters appoints new MD for Australia and New Zealand
Christian Venzal has been appointed Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in Australia and New Zealand, with effect 1 November. Based in Brisbane, Venzal is responsible for the company’s civil and military helicopter business in both countries, […]
Defence
Q&A: Ian Harman, CEO, New Zealand Defence Industry Association
Now with his feet firmly under the desk, Line of Defence speaks with New Zealand Defence Industry Association CEO Ian Harman about Defence-Industry engagement, Covid challenges, and his vision for the NZDIA. In Summary: NZDIA […]
