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Procurement

Nicki Lau Young
Defence

New Chief Commercial Officer appointed to Lead Procurement for Defence

May 2, 2024

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has appointed former Transpower procurement head Nicki Lau Young to the role of Chief Commercial Officer. According to the announcement by the NZDF on LinkedIn, as new CCO, Nicki […]

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 […]

Military sales
Defence

Rise in military sales revenue delayed by production challenges and backlogs

January 25, 2024

According to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), revenues have dropped for the world’s 100 largest defence industry companies despite a sharp rise in demand. Revenues from sales of arms and […]

AIDN
Defence

Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) responds to release of Defence Strategic Review

April 27, 2023

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’. […]

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 […]

elmTEK
Defence

elmTEK engaged by Australian Defence to deliver “Human-In-the-Loop” simulation technology

February 22, 2023

The Australian Defence Force’s capabilities are set to be strengthened through a $5 million investment in simulation technology that will improve outcomes for troops in combat situations. Software engineering and systems integrations company elmTEK has […]

HMNZS Aotearoa
Defence

Mapp: Hard budget choices ahead if New Zealand to be a force for stability

June 30, 2022

Uncertain times require defence spending to be maintained at the NATO two percent standard, writes Dr Wayne Mapp. What would be the priorities, and could they be afforded within a two percent of GDP defence […]

Helicopter simulator
Air

Beca selected to deliver and support NZDF Helicopter Simulator upgrade

June 28, 2022

Beca, with the support of Leonardo and Virtual Simulation Systems (VSS), has been selected to upgrade the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) AW109 LUH Helicopter Simulator and provide ongoing through life support. The AW109 LUH […]

Norway cancels NH90s
Defence

Norway returns NH90 helicopters and demands refund

June 11, 2022

Norway has terminated its 14-helicopter contract with NH Industries (NHI) and will return the 13 NH90 helicopters so far delivered. Oslo is also demanding a full refund of the NKr5 billion (over US$500 million) it […]

Procurement waka
Defence

We’d be dumb if we didn’t: Embracing progressive procurement

June 18, 2021

The announcement of a Government procurement target for NZ Maori businesses is the stimulant needed to substantially improve access to Government procurement projects for all NZ businesses, writes Jennie Vickers of Zeopard Consulting. This article […]

1,000 cups of tea
Defence

Opinion: Is it time New Zealand had a Ministry of 1,000 cups of tea?

June 18, 2021

The just-released Office of the Auditor General (OAG) Report on Strategic Suppliers goes some way to addressing serious issues, writes Jennie Vickers of Zeopard Consulting, but not far enough. This article is part of our spotlight […]

Broader Outcomes
Defence

The Zeopard report card: Two years of Broader Outcomes

June 18, 2021

CEO of Zeopard Consulting Jennie Vickers delivers her scorecard on government agency implementation of the Government Procurement Rules’ ‘Broader Outcomes’ two years after it was first announced. This article is part of our spotlight on New […]

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