In a surprise announcement coinciding with the release of the Defence Capability Plan 2019, the C-130J-30 Super Hercules has been selected as the preferred option for the replacement of the RNZAF’s aging C-130H fleet. The […]
According to the New Zealand Defence Industry Association, the just-released Defence Capability Plan DCP provides industry with a clear mandate to step up further into roles supporting Defence. The New Zealand Defence Industry Association (NZDIA) […]
Defence Minister Ron Mark highlights recent work done by the NZDF, indicating Defence Estate focus will follow soon-to-be published Defence Capability Plan. Last year we launched the Coalition Government’s Strategic Defence Policy Statement. In it […]
In a media statement released on 25 February, Defence Minister Ron Mark announced that a new tactical communications network will be delivered to the New Zealand Army following the signing of a contract with Harris […]
The recently published 2018 Strategic Defence Policy Statement painted a picture of a more challenging strategic environment, one which will require more of the NZDF. Dr Peter Greener, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Strategic […]
National Party Spokesperson for Defence Hon Mark Mitchell writes that although the P8 decision was a highlight for 2018, a delayed Defence Capability Plan review is causing uncertainty ahead of Budget 2019. In my last […]
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems explains why its SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System is the persistent multi-role, multi-environment ISR platform for New Zealand. SeaGuardian is the maritime-modified version of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian from General Atomics Aeronautical […]
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Embraer and Boeing have approved the terms of a strategic partnership that would position both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets. The approved terms involve a joint venture comprising the commercial aircraft and […]
Defence Minister Ron Mark writes that climate change assessment will inform the review of the Defence Capability Plan and that Defence Estate Regeneration will be in a positive, future-proofed position during current government term. It’s […]
Australia’s first two locally-based F-35 fighter aircraft arrived on home soil today at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Williamtown, signalling the dawn of a new era for the nation’s defence capabilities. Lockheed Martin designed and […]
Minister of Defence Ron Mark and Minister for Climate Change James Shaw have today released a Defence Assessment on the security implications of climate change. The Climate Crisis: Defence Readiness and Responsibilities explores the implications […]
Dr Alan Ryan, Executive Director of the Australian Civil-Military Centre (ACMC), will be presenting at this year’s NZDIA Annual Forum. In this interview, he sheds some light on the work of the ACMC and the […]
As its airlift flagship edges closer to Full Operational Capability certification, Embraer reflects on shared battlefield history and highlights the capabilities and features of the KC-390. The 1stBrazilian Fighter Squadron, Brazilian Armed Forces, distinguished itself […]
Military organisations, OEMs, contractors and third-party providers maintaining equipment via service-based agreements all need to work together to ensure Naval asset readiness. The key is to treat IT systems not as a transactional tool but […]
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