We should stop asking which frigate to buy and start asking how to build a force designed for a future in which sea battles are fought by drones, writes former New Zealand Army Officer Graeme […]
The government has been signalling that by the early 2030s, defence expenditure will be at 2% of GDP. This can only signify an increased naval fleet, writes senior contributor Dr Wayne Mapp. The Minister of […]
Now is a good time to consider building on our defence relationship with Canada, writes retired New Zealand Army Lieutenant Colonel and director and co-founder of Latent, Josh Wineera. As the government and the New […]
The PLA-N task group that set pulses racing on both sides of the Tasman in late February had sailed from afar to test us, and we failed that test, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon. In […]
The Australian surface combatant review’s recommendations around Tier 2 general purpose frigates pose interesting questions for New Zealand, writes maritime capability specialist and former Royal New Zealand Navy Officer Andrew Watts. In a way this […]
Robotic and autonomous systems software solutions provider SeeByte has successfully delivered on-site training of their multi-domain mission management system, SeeTrack, to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). The RNZN is using SeeTrack for in-field mission […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) will soon take delivery of a 6.8-metre renewable-powered Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) to trial on a short-term lease. According to the New Zealand Defence Force, the Bluebottle is designed […]
Babcock’s capable, adaptable and cost-effective Arrowhead 140 is the company’s answer for the Royal New Zealand Navy’s future needs. Babcock’s Arrowhead platform offers an unrivalled blend of price, capability and flexibility to suit the future […]
Following a successful suppliers’ day held in New Zealand for potential future Arrowhead suppliers, Babcock confirms it will formally present its Arrowhead platform as the future solution to the RNZN. In response to the New […]
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Sentinel 1250 Littoral Manoeuvre Craft (LMC) fleet official launch has been met with glowing reviews from service personnel. Tasmania-based manufacturer Sentinel Boats (formerly PFG) has built three boats for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Copyright © 2026 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes
