Op Protect
Defence

Continued investment in Defence Force needed

With spiking infantry attrition rates raising questions over morale, writes Opposition defence spokesperson Hon Mark Mitchell, continued delay to the Defence Estate upgrade needs an explanation.  Since my last contribution to Line of Defence, the nation has […]

Jennie Vickers
Defence

A long game, but a rewarding one

New Zealand Defence Industry CEO Jennie Vickers chatted informally at the ASIS New Zealand Chapter Women in Security event about the Defence Industry, the challenges of supplying Defence, and the potential rewards. The New Zealand […]

Babcock NZ
Defence

Babcock NZ picks up HF radio contract

As Babcock celebrates HF comms win, Defence looks to replace fire and airfield response appliances, and upgrades to HMNZS Canterbury and OPVs’ external communications systems have gone to market. Defence Minister Ron Mark announced on […]