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Defence Strategic Review
Defence

Australian Defence Strategic Review to remove unnecessary acquisition barriers

April 24, 2023

The Australian Government has today released the public version of its Defence Strategic Review (the Review), the Government’s response to the Review, and the National Defence Statement 2023. Commissioned in the first 100 days of […]

750XL handover
Air

Two 750XL STOL aircraft bound for Papua New Guinea Defence Force

April 18, 2023

NZSkydive Ltd announced on 29 March that is has delivered the first of two 750XL aircraft to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF). The PNGDF and Australian Defence Force announced at the Avalon Airshow […]

Exxovantage
Defence

Exoskeletons and wearable tech deployed to reduce injuries and future-proof workforces

April 5, 2023

Kiwi company Exxovantage is deploying wearable robotic solutions and technology that could save Kiwi businesses from losing money to workplace injuries while future-proofing their workforces. In the current climate of stark skill shortages, lost time […]

NZDF CIO
Defence

NZDF CIO: Digital, data and decision making in the New Zealand Defence Force

March 29, 2023

NZDF Chief Information Officer Carl Nixon discusses the importance of cultivating a digital ecosystem to ensure the success of NZDF’s strategy, describing what digital really means for the Defence Force. The days of a separate […]

RNZAF P-8A Poseidon
Air

Beca to develop P-8A Poseidon training courses for the Royal New Zealand Air Force

March 28, 2023

Beca has been selected by New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence to develop P-8A Poseidon training courses for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). Based on UK Royal Air Force (RAF) and United States Navy […]

SSN-AUKUS
Defence

BAE Systems to play a key role in delivery of AUKUS submarines

March 14, 2023

As part of the AUKUS trilateral agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, BAE Systems will play a key role in helping Australia to acquire its first nuclear powered submarines. The three […]

SSN-AUKUS
Defence

British-led design chosen for AUKUS submarine project SSN-AUKUS

March 14, 2023

The first generation of AUKUS nuclear submarines will be built in the UK and Australia, with the UK submarines in operation by the late 2030s following a massive, trilateral building project. The first generation of […]

Virginia Class
Defence

Australian Government announces AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pathway

March 14, 2023

Today’s AUKUS announcement of Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is, according to the Australian Government, the single biggest investment in defence capability in the country’s history, representing a ‘transformational moment’. AUKUS members Australia, the United […]

AIDN
Defence

AIDN issues statement on AUKUS submarine announcement

March 14, 2023

The Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) welcomes today’s tripartite announcement on the proposed pathway to the construction of an Australian AUKUS nuclear submarine. AIDN has congratulated Australia’s Prime Minister, Minister for Defence, Minister for […]

ADA NZ
Defence

A taste of the future for NZDF recruits with digital fitting technology

March 8, 2023

Australian Defence Apparel New Zealand (ADA NZ), a subsidiary of Australian manufacturer of high-tech uniforms and equipment (ADA), is offering New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) recruits a glimpse into the future by equipping them with […]

HMNZS Te Kaha
Defence

MAPP: Responding to Disaster: Is the NZDF sufficiently resourced to carry out the tasks ahead?

March 8, 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle has highlighted the need for action on a range of big-ticket personnel and equipment issues, and a quicker paced Defence Review would help, writes Wayne Mapp. Cyclone Gabrielle has wrought the most destruction […]

Leonardo
Air

Leonardo’s AW139 fleet in demand across the ditch with orders for more EMS/SAR helicopters

March 7, 2023

New helicopters to be delivered to prime operators Babcock, CQ Rescue and StarFlight Australia, to carry out HEMS and Search and Rescue missions. The AW139 has been chosen by several operators in Australia in recent […]

Princess Royal
Defence

Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals marks centenary with the Princess Royal

March 2, 2023

The Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals (RNZSigs) has marked its 100th Anniversary with its Colonel-in-Chief, Her Royal Highness (HRH) The Princess Royal, Princess Anne. Due to Cyclone Gabrielle and the New Zealand Army’s involvement […]

Babcock - AUT
Defence

Babcock and AUT launch new partnership to grow New Zealand’s maritime engineering sector

March 2, 2023

Babcock and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) today signed an agreement to collaborate on scholarships, internships and joint research projects to advance knowledge, research and collaboration to grow New Zealand’s maritime engineering sector. As a […]

SeaGuardian
Air

Japan appreciates the game-changing benefits of SeaGuardian. So will New Zealand

February 27, 2023

New maritime patrols from Hachinohe show the endurance, flexibility and value of medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft in the Western Pacific. Serious security challenges call for serious responses. This is true all over the world, […]

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