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Trump
Defence

Wayne Mapp: Testing Times ahead under Trump 2.0

December 24, 2024

Being seen as a reliable security partner will be one way to ensuring our overall relationship with the US  remains in good shape. With the Trump administration, however, the reverse is also likely to be […]

Kevin Short
Air

Kevin Short appointed by Lockheed Martin as New Zealand country lead

October 17, 2024

Kevin Short to succeed Graham Lintott as Managing Director of Strategy and Business Development for Lockheed Martin’s New Zealand operation. Lockheed Martin has appointed retired Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) officer, Air Marshal (Ret.) […]

Boeing 757
Defence

MAPP: Quantity, Capability, or Both: More investment in Navy needed

July 18, 2024

There can be little doubt that the soon to be released Defence Capability Plan will require substantial new expenditure over the next decade, writes Dr Wayne Mapp. The defence and foreign policy of New Zealand […]

Starboard
Defence

New Zealand Defence awards maritime awareness contract to Starboard Maritime Intelligence

July 13, 2024

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 […]

Defence Estate
Defence

Peeni Henare: Time to commit to real, substantial investment in capabilities

July 12, 2024

Much of what is heralded as ‘new’ for Defence in Budget 2024 is actually old news, and it fails to provide new investment necessary to address pressing challenges, writes Hon Peeni Henare. Naturally at this […]

HMAS Perth
Defence

Australian Surface Combatant Review: What bearing could it have on RNZN fleet renewal?

July 11, 2024

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 […]

Mel Childs
Defence

New Zealand Defence Force officer receives award for natural disaster response leadership

July 3, 2024

Colonel Mel Childs is the winner of the Women in Security Awards Aotearoa ‘Responding to natural disaster events’ category for her leadership in 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle response. COL Childs has been announced by the organisers […]

Evacuation
Defence

Judith Collins: Paying tribute to battles past, looking forward to opportunities ahead

July 1, 2024

The NZDF needs to be a credible, combat-capable force that can work closely with international partners using assets and equipment that operate effectively and communicate securely, writes Defence Minister Judith Collins. As Minister of Defence […]

Slinger
Defence

EOS Slinger: Redefining defence against aerial and surface threats

June 25, 2024

With its unmatched precision, Electro Optic Systems’ (EOS) Slinger counter-drone system is setting new standards for hard-kill on the move. As defence strategies evolve to address the threat of increasingly sophisticated uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), […]

JV
Defence

HII and Babcock launch JV to accelerate Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program

June 18, 2024

HII and Babcock have formed a new joint venture and entity – H&B Defence – to accelerate development of sovereign capability for the AUKUS conventional armed, nuclear-powered submarine program. H&B Defence has been established to […]

Laura Cranston
Defence

New Zealand Defence Force officer receives award for contribution to defence and international security

June 11, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel Laura Cranston wins the Women in Security Awards Aotearoa ‘Contributing to defence and international security’ category for her work on UN Security Council Resolution on Women, Peace, and Security. LTCOL Cranston has been […]

Chris Penk
Defence

New Zealand Defence Industry Update: DEI, updated, CASG visit, and around the bases

June 7, 2024

With the Defence Minister undertaking an expansive programme of international engagement in Singapore, the month of June is seeing a high tempo of Defence Industry engagement activities closer to home. Burnham Health and Rehabilitation Centre […]

WiSAA 2023-24
Defence

Women in defence, law enforcement, government, and private security recognised in national awards

June 5, 2024

The category winners of the 2023-24 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa have been announced, with outstanding female leaders recognised from across New Zealand’s broader security sector. In its fourth year, Women in Security Awards Aotearoa […]

Brook Barrington
Defence

New Secretary appointed for New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence

June 5, 2024

Former Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Brook Barrington has been appointed Secretary of Defence to replace the outgoing Andrew Bridgman on 01 July. Acting Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott has today announced the […]

Air Marshall Kevin Short
Defence

Chief of Defence Force recognised in King’s Birthday Honour list

June 4, 2024

Outgoing head of the NZDF Air Marshal Kevin Short is made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) and Wing Commander Mark Whiteside receives a Distinguished Service Decoration (DSD). Air Marshal Kevin […]

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