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Indra
Defence

Rapid deployment with Indra DEMOCL3S state of the art command and control solution

June 13, 2025

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 […]

NSM launcher
Defence

A Shield, Not a Sword – Strengthening defence through deterrence

May 31, 2025

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 […]

JS Kumano
Defence

After the 2025 Defence Capability Plan – The Next Generation Navy

May 21, 2025

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. […]

Norsewear
Defence

Win for Kiwi wool as New Zealand Defence Force chooses Norsewear

May 15, 2025

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 […]

Maritime helicopters
Defence

Maritime helicopters headline big investment in capability, deployments, personnel and estate

May 5, 2025

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 […]

HIMARS
Defence

Peter Greener: 2025 Defence Capability Plan is a DCP for the ages

April 24, 2025

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 […]

John Healey
Defence

Judith Collins: Testing the waters: Global focus sharpens on the Indo-Pacific

March 19, 2025

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 […]

Holding Kapyong
Defence

Canadian technology helps New Zealand Navy track Chinese warships

March 12, 2025

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 […]

Type 26 Frigate
Defence

Wayne Mapp: Will we invest in the capability to protect our Future?

March 12, 2025

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 […]

PLA-N cruiser Zunyi
Defence

Showboat Diplomacy: Chinese navy mousetrap mission achieves Tasman objective

March 9, 2025

The PLA-N task group that set pulses racing on both sides of the Tasman in late February had sailed from afar to test us, and we failed that test, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon. In […]

WiSAA 2025
Defence

Women in Security Awards Aotearoa 2025: Winners Announced!

March 7, 2025

The results are in – just in time for International Women’s Day – and we can now reveal the category winners of the Women in Security Awards Aotearoa 2025! In its fifth year, Women in […]

Mel Childs
Defence

Inspiring female security leaders among 2023-24 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa winners

February 9, 2025

In support of the 2025 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa, we feature the inspirational stories behind last year’s category winners. The 21 February deadline for nominations for the 2025 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa is […]

Defence industry AI
Defence

Defence industry outlook in 2025: AI, Industry 5.0, and drones go to sea as ships get smaller

January 28, 2025

AI-powered MRO, extended reality in defence manufacturing, autonomous systems flipping naval warfare on its head, and tougher cybersecurity requirements are four key defence industry trends for 2025, writes Rob Mather, VP Aerospace & Defence at […]

WiSAA 2025
Defence

Call for Nominations: Women in Security Awards Aotearoa 2025

January 24, 2025

Support International Women’s Day this year by nominating a colleague for the 2025 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa. Nominations are due 21 February. International Women’s Day is coming up on 8th March, and what better […]

RNZAF Boeing 757
Air

Calling time on the 757s: Strategic Air Mobility Capability procurement expedited

January 10, 2025

New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence has released a tender to market for proposals to replace the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s two Boeing 757s by the end of 2027. According to the 19 December announcement, […]

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