Defence
Defence logistics agreement on drawing board with Japan
New Zealand and Japan will develop a logistics agreement to support ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries, Foreign Minister, Winston Peters and Defence...
RNZAF space operation squadron reactivated
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has established its first dedicated space unit with the reactivation of the No. 62 Squadron today, Defence Minister...
NZ urges diplomacy in wake of US attacks on Iran nuclear sites
Foreign Minister, Winston Peters says the Government continues to call for diplomacy and dialogue in the Middle East in the wake of US military...
Medallic recognition extended for NZDF personnel
The Government has expanded the criteria for medallic recognition for Defence personnel who have served in operations supporting the UN’s sanctions against North Korea.
Defence...
NZ extends commitment to Middle East intelligence mission
New Zealand has extended its commitment to the Operation Gallant Phoenix multinational intelligence mission in Jordan, the Government announced today.
The deployment of up to...
Naval officer honoured for four decades of service
As a teenager, Jim Gilmour left school and joined the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) thinking he’d only be there a few months.
Forty years...
Rare Air Force NH90 formation takes flight
Seven of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s fleet of eight NH90 helicopters have taken to the Manawatū skies in a rare large formation...
Defence excellence to industry recognised at awards
Defence Minister, Judith Collins, has announced the recipients of the Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry, highlighting the significant contribution they make...
NZDF joins 18 nations for South Pacific disaster exercise
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has joined 18 other nations for a large French-led multinational training exercise scenario of a hypothetical cyclone striking...
Marking 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe
The Government is encouraging New Zealanders to mark Victory in Europe Day’s 80th anniversary today by paying tribute to those who fought for freedom and...
New $2 billion helicopter plan flies for Defence
The Defence Force’s ageing maritime helicopters will be replaced to increase the defensive and offensive capability and surveillance range of New Zealand’s frigates, Defence...
NZ and Philippines to sign military agreement
New Zealand and the Philippines will this week sign an agreement to enable the two countries’ militaries to work more closely, Defence Minister Judith...
WWII veterans receive Anzac Day message from King
As New Zealanders mark the 110th anniversary of Anzac Day and it nears 80 years since the end of the Second World War, surviving veterans...
NZDF members save WWI battlefield remains from elements at Gallipoli
Battlefield remains from World War I unearthed by wildfires and rain on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Türkiye have been rescued from the elements by...
Defence and Customs unveil new uncrewed surface vessels
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and the New Zealand Customs Service have unveiled and named two new state-of-the-art Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USVs)...
