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Peeni Henare
Defence

Peeni Henare: Empowering Defence Force Personnel

March 23, 2024

With the upcoming Budget, writes Hon Peeni Henare, delivery on commitments to increased funding of the Defence Force will be critical in ensuring the safety and prosperity of New Zealanders. As a Minister of Defence […]

LUSI
Defence

Intelligence-based capability sustainment: Meeting new expectations

March 23, 2024

Equipping naval personnel with the state-of-the-art tools and opportunities necessary to perform their duties effectively also allows them to realise their full professional potential, writes Rod Bird, Head Austal Technology. In an era where technological […]

Andrew Bridgman
Defence

Vacancy: Secretary of Defence and Chief Executive, Ministry of Defence

March 23, 2024

Secretary of Defence Andrew Bridgman’s five year term as the country’s top Defence civilian is due to end on 30 June 2024, and the Public Service Commission is now seeking a suitably qualified replacement. Applications […]

Royal Navy
Defence

Royal Navy’s HMS Tamar prepares with RNZN for South Pacific mission

March 23, 2024

Ahead of a Fiji fishing patrol tasking, HMS Tamar tangles with New Zealand ‘vessels of interest’ in board and search training exercises in the Hauraki Gulf. The crew of the Portsmouth-based patrol ship trained in […]

Tohu Awards
Defence

2024 Tohu Awards: Call for Nominations

March 23, 2024

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Tohu Awards, recognising employers and organisations around New Zealand who help support the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). The annual Tohu Awards, hosted by the Minister of Defence […]

Boeing 757
Defence

Wayne Mapp: How much is needed to properly maintain our Defence Force?

March 23, 2024

NATO members are expected to spend 2% of GDP on Defence. New Zealand isn’t spending enough, but how much is enough, and is 2% too much, writes Hon Dr Wayne Mapp. The ongoing unavailability of […]

Leonardo
Defence

Leonardo and NZ industry partners sign MoU for Maritime Helicopter Replacement programme

March 20, 2024

Leonardo is pitching the AW159 Wildcat helicopter as a solution for New Zealand Defence’s maritime helicopter replacement (MHR) programme; will work with partners to establish a Wildcat Support Centre in Auckland. Leonardo is collaborating with New […]

ADA
Defence

Breaking Boundaries: ADA and Indigenous Design Labs forge pathways for indigenous youth

March 19, 2024

Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) has announced an industry-first collaboration with Indigenous Design Labs (IDL), marking a milestone in championing and showcasing Indigenous youth creativity and community engagement. The first phase of the collaboration will see […]

Richard Marles
Defence

Australia Defence Industry Network reacts to release of Defence Industry Development strategy

March 10, 2024

AIDN welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s Defence Industry Development Strategy, calls for the release of Integrated Investment Plan (IIP). According to AIDN, the release of the Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) allows Australia’s […]

Pacific Defense
Defence

Pacific Defense awarded US Navy contract to progress AI and machine learning enabled EW

March 10, 2024

Pacific Defense and partners Perceptronics Solutions and Carnegie Mellon University awarded contract by US Office of Naval Research to innovate distributed battlefield sensors. Provider of adaptive Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) products and mission solutions […]

Matt Medley
Defence

Geopolitical volatility brings increased defence budgets to ensure preparedness

March 10, 2024

As budgets increase and the spectrum of conflict scenarios widens, swarm drones take to the land, air, and sea and the double-edged AI sword adds cutting edges to cybersecurity, writes Matt Medley, Global Industry Director […]

surface combatant
Defence

Australian surface combatant fleet report signals shipbuilding bonanza, but labourers and sailors needed

February 29, 2024

Australia’s Navy is set to become much larger and more lethal in response to “strategic circumstances”, but concerns raised over training of skilled local workforce and recruitment of Defence personnel, writes Chief Editor Nicholas Dynon. […]

Babcock graduates
Defence

Record number of graduates begin their careers at Babcock Australasia

February 23, 2024

Babcock Australasia has welcomed a record 69 graduates this year as the company continues to expand in the region and support young people to enter New Zealand and Australia’s Defence industry.  Commencing this month, the […]

WiSAA 2023-24
Defence

Women in Security Awards Aotearoa makes International Women’s Day return

February 20, 2024

Support International Women’s Day by nominating a deserving female security professional for the 2023-24 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa. Nominations due 8th March! International Women’s Day is coming up on 8th March, and what better […]

Callaghan
Defence

Callaghan Innovation announces extension of Industry 4.0 demonstration network

February 16, 2024

Callaghan Innovation has announced the expansion of the Industry 4.0 nationwide showcase, with the addition of the LMAC Group as partner. The LMAC Group has built a new mobile showcase experience focused on digital technologies […]

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