Where security, wellbeing and logistic stresses change, writes Defence Minister Hon Ron Mark, the NZDF continues to maintain its unique capability to provide appropriate support at speed and on a large scale. Over the past […]
Hot on the heels of big airlift and surveillance announcements, Defence Minister Hon Ron Mark highlights the new capabilities of the C-130J, with work to replace the Boeing 757s to begin next year. Last month […]
It’s been a high tempo summer for the NZDF, writes Defence Minister Hon Ron Mark. White Island/Whakaari recovery, Southland flooding evacuation and Australian bushfire assistance underline need for resource availability. Last year the New Zealand […]
The people of the NZDF are highly trained and effective, and above all they’re culturally aware and empathetic. They add value wherever they go. But for too long, writes Minister of Defence Ron Mark, they’ve […]
Minister of Defence Ron Mark will meet with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, and Assistant Minister of Defence, Alex Hawke in Auckland tomorrow. The focus of the meeting will be to discuss […]
Defence Minister Ron Mark has announced on 17 August that Tranche Two of the Network Enabled Army programme has been approved and will commence this year. “The Network Enabled Army project is transforming our Army,” […]
Minister of Defence Ron Mark has today released the Terms of Reference for a review of the Defence estate footprint. “The 81,000 hectare Defence estate is at a crossroads; much of it is run down, […]
In a surprise announcement coinciding with the release of the Defence Capability Plan 2019, the C-130J-30 Super Hercules has been selected as the preferred option for the replacement of the RNZAF’s aging C-130H fleet. The […]
According to the New Zealand Defence Industry Association, the just-released Defence Capability Plan DCP provides industry with a clear mandate to step up further into roles supporting Defence. The New Zealand Defence Industry Association (NZDIA) […]
Defence Minister Ron Mark highlights recent work done by the NZDF, indicating Defence Estate focus will follow soon-to-be published Defence Capability Plan. Last year we launched the Coalition Government’s Strategic Defence Policy Statement. In it […]
In a media statement released on 25 February, Defence Minister Ron Mark announced that a new tactical communications network will be delivered to the New Zealand Army following the signing of a contract with Harris […]
Defence Minister Ron Mark writes that climate change assessment will inform the review of the Defence Capability Plan and that Defence Estate Regeneration will be in a positive, future-proofed position during current government term. It’s […]
Minister of Defence Ron Mark and Minister for Climate Change James Shaw have today released a Defence Assessment on the security implications of climate change. The Climate Crisis: Defence Readiness and Responsibilities explores the implications […]
Defence Minister Hon Ron Mark suggests that time taken scrutinising P3 replacement options was time well spent, and that we can expect similar rigour in relation to procurement proposals to Cabinet going forward. For many […]
Hon Mark Mitchell, National Party Spokesperson for Defence, writes that the recent Budget indicates major defence procurements, such as the P8 Poseidon programme, are facing an uncertain and slow-motion future. When I came into Opposition […]
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