Even at “the most reasonably affordable standard”, an almost total replacement of naval ships, new maritime helicopters, replacement of strategic air mobility, and a new primary combat vehicle is a big shopping list, writes Editor-at-large […]
Tasmanian manufacturer Sentinel Boats (formally PFG) has announced the appointment of RAN veteran George McGuire CSC as CEO to lead the company into a dynamic new chapter. McGuire had a 28-year career in the Royal […]
Babcock Australasia has appointed Kelly Smith as its Chief Marine Engineer based at the Royal New Zealand Naval Base in Auckland. The new role spans Babcock’s marine technical teams in New Zealand, including engineers and […]
In this exclusive op-ed, Labour Defence Spokesperson Andrew Little puts forward the his party’s position on Defence, stating that a Labour Government would extend the Remuneration Authority’s remit to include setting the pay and allowances […]
In an historic partnership between ADA NZ and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), the opening of refurbished store at Trentham Military Camp represents a transformation in apparel systems for NZDF personnel. The event, held […]
Editor-at-large Dr Peter Greener writes that we’ll have to wait until after the upcoming General Election and into next year before we get to learn whether a future New Zealand government will be putting its […]
Andrew Watts considers the Future Force Design Principles 2023 through the lens of capability modularity. Does a modular approach present the most cost effective means for acquiring capability for the full spectrum of potential missions? […]
The New Zealand Government has today released the first two documents of its Defence Policy Review in addition to New Zealand’s long-awaited first-ever National Security Strategy. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Defence Minister Andrew Little […]
Recent commentary suggests that NZDF combat skills and interoperability have degraded over time, but remedial work is now well underway, writes editor-at-large Dr Peter Greener. Nevertheless, there are big capability decisions that need to be […]
National Party Spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Tim van de Molen MP outlines Nationals’ position in relation to Defence and supporting Defence personnel to enhance their potential. National backs our Defence Force like we back […]
A 2% of GDP defence spend will serve to address soaring attrition and capability gaps in the NZDF, writes Dr James McDowall, ACT Party Defence Spokesperson. There is no hiding the fact that the New […]
The AUKUS arrangement poses big questions for New Zealand’s approach to alliances and naval capability. Wayne Mapp writes that the response will need leadership from the top. The most important security issue currently facing New […]
An Australian force design oriented towards Distributed Maritime Operations poses questions for the design of NZ’s future fleet, writes maritime capability specialist and former Royal New Zealand Navy Officer Andrew Watts. The Australian Defence Strategic […]
A recently published Fortinet whitepaper highlights the need to protect New Zealand’s critical infrastructure from “grey zone” threats as global tensions heighten and a new Cold War sets in. Amid conflict in Ukraine and escalating […]
In this abridged version of its 24 April media release, AIDN raises concerns over the DSR’s lack of clarity on the role of the Australian defence industry and the potential abuse of ‘speed to capability’. […]
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