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Fiji USV
Defence

RNZN and Customs Uncrewed Surface Vessels deploy in Fiji waters

October 19, 2026

Royal New Zealand Navy, New Zealand Customs Service and Fiji joint operation deploys USVs for persistent maritime surveillance in EEZ. At the request of the Government of Fiji, the jointly owned RNZN and Customs Uncrewed […]

WHAI
Technology

An Australasian First: EDGE Defence unveils new all-electric jet powered USV

March 24, 2026

EDGE Defence has unveiled WHAI, Australasia’s first all-electric jet powered Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) for defence and security operations. Last Friday saw EDGE Defence Ltd showcase their latest development of WHAI, a next-generation all-electric Uncrewed […]

SYOS
Industry

SYOS Aerospace to deliver NZDF multi-domain autonomous vehicles

March 6, 2026

SYOS awarded contract to supply the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) with a portfolio of air, land and sea uncrewed autonomous platforms and services. The contract will see SYOS provide multi‑domain uncrewed autonomous platforms to […]

Bluebottles
Defence

HMNZS Canterbury delivers leading-edge technology to support regional security tasks in Fiji

July 20, 2025

The Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury has sailed into Suva for annual Operation Calypso, delivering Bluebottle USVs. Arriving in Suva for Op Calypso, HMNZS Canterbury carried into the Fijian port two […]

Bluebottle
Defence

Royal New Zealand Navy to trial uncrewed, renewable-powered vessel

January 24, 2024

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 […]

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