New Zealand risks falling behind amid a drone-enabled transformation in warfare. We need a fundamental shift in both military strategy and our approach to innovation – and political leadership is needed, writes former New Zealand […]
With recent developments in manned and unmanned teaming (MUM-T) demonstrating its utility for defence and commercial aviators, there’s opportunity for New Zealand, write Josh Wineera and Derek Tunui. First there were manned aircraft. Less than […]
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury has sailed into Suva for annual Operation Calypso, delivering Bluebottle USVs. Arriving in Suva for Op Calypso, HMNZS Canterbury carried into the Fijian port two […]
Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced the establishment of a new institute to grow New Zealand’s advanced technology sector and boost high-value exports. The new public research organisation, to be named […]
Preparing for the remotely fought battlefield will require the NZDF to take a new approach to simulation, wargaming and the development and testing of drone and counter drone technologies, writes former New Zealand Army officer […]
Chinese Navy drills in the Tasman highlighted the potential cost-effectiveness of airborne surveillance with the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). Earlier this year, a Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) […]
Indra, a global leader in technology and innovation, announces the launch of its ground-breaking Deployable Modular Command, Control and Communications Shelter (DEMOCL3S). DEMOCL3S represents a paradigm shift in rapid deployment capabilities, allowing to establish a […]
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. […]
New Zealand Defence Force recruits will now be kitted out in Norsewear socks made from traceable wool sourced from New Zealand farms and knitted at the company’s southern Hawke’s Bay factory. Norsewear owner Tim Deane […]
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 […]
Committing $12 billion over the next four years with $9 billion in new spending, the Government seems intent on ensuring the development of significant capabilities for the New Zealand Defence Force, writes Editor-at-large Dr Peter […]
In an increasingly unstable environment, it is critical our NZDF are able to work closely with like-minded partners, writes Defence Minister Hon Judith Collins. There have been moments in my nearly 18 months as Minister […]
Now is a good time to consider building on our defence relationship with Canada, writes retired New Zealand Army Lieutenant Colonel and director and co-founder of Latent, Josh Wineera. As the government and the New […]
Renewed US focus on the Asia Pacific region will come with expectations that New Zealand increase its defence spending, writes Dr Wayne Mapp. How should we respond? President Trump has been in office for nearly […]
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