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SeaGuardian
Air

SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System takes off

February 20, 2019

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 […]

No Picture
Air

Test

December 30, 2018

Test

Embraer and Boeing strike strategic partnership.
Air

Embraer and Boeing approve terms of strategic aerospace partnership

December 21, 2018

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 […]

Ron Mark
Defence

Minister: Capability Plan Review, Defence Estate and Climate Change

December 20, 2018

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 […]

First Aircraft Arrival F-35A Joint Strike Fighter
Air

Australia’s first F-35s arrive at RAAF Williamtown

December 10, 2018

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 […]

The Climate Crisis: Defence Readiness and Responsibilities
Defence

Defence Assessment on climate change and security released

December 5, 2018

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 […]

Australian Civil-Military Centre Executive Director Alan Ryan
Defence

Interview: Towards an integrated approach to civil-military operations

November 20, 2018

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 […]

Embraer KC-390
Air

The Embraer KC-390: Past, present and future

November 20, 2018

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 […]

Naval asset readiness
Defence

Mastering complexity to ensure naval asset readiness

November 15, 2018

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 […]

RAN Centre for Innovation
Contracts

Creating an innovation culture between Defence and Industry (Part Two)

November 14, 2018

Captain Greg Laxton CSC RAN was Master of Ceremonies at the 2018 NZDIA Forum. In this exclusive interview, he talks with editor Nicholas Dynon about the importance of trust in collaborative contractual relationships. In Part […]

Fee for Capability model for Air Force
Air

‘Fee for capability’ the way to fly for RNZAF?

November 10, 2018

According to Ross Browne, Director of Triplex Consulting and a former commercial advisor to the NZDF, Defence needs to dramatically simplify its operating model. Commercialising some suitable non-tactical capabilities, he writes, offers the chance to […]

NZ Stand
Defence

NZDIA Update – Welcome to the ‘Age of Surprises’

October 25, 2018

New Zealand Defence Industry Association CEO Jennie Vickers talks Defence and Industry as part of the broader national security system, takeaways from Land Forces, and, of course, the 2018 NZDIA Annual Forum. The 2018 NZDIA […]

The Edda Fonn. Image courtesy kees torn.
Defence

Policy and Procurement: prolonged, passive, but some promise?

October 25, 2018

The Government needs to clarify its view on China following strong Defence Strategic Policy Statement language, and explain what it will spend retrofitting its recent naval purchase, MV Edda Fonn, writes National Party Spokesperson for […]

GA-ASI MQ-9B Predator unmanned aerial vehicle
Air

Team Reaper Australia welcomes its newest member

October 20, 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA‑ASI), the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, announced on 04 September the further expansion of Team Reaper Australia. Sentient Vision Systems, Team Reaper Australia’s newest member, is the […]

GA-ASI Guardian MQ-9
Air

Big year for GA-ASI Remotely Piloted Aircraft

July 20, 2018

At the half-way mark of 2018, it’s already shaping up to be a banner year for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI). In April, the Predator family of aircraft, which includes the Reaper, Gray Eagle, and […]

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