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Category : News
Author: NZDF

The New Zealand Defence Force will shortly deploy air and naval assets to support United Nations monitoring of North Korea as it also conducts operations, training and engagements with partners while in the region.

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/nzdf-ship-and-aircraft-deploy-to-indo-pacific-region-for-operations-and-exercises/
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Category : News
Author: 1News Reporters

The Government has unveiled a new Defence Industry Strategy aimed at strengthening New Zealand's defence supply chain and growing local businesses as part of a plan to double defence spending within eight years.

Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/10/03/govt-unveils-defence-industry-push-to-double-spending-grow-kiwi-firms/
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Category : News
Author: APDR

EPE New Zealand has officially opened its new and expanded headquarters in Upper Hutt, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth since establishing its New Zealand presence in 2014. The occasion was celebrated with an Opening Event, followed by a Demonstration Day, showcasing EPE’s mission critical capabilities to valued customers and partners.

Article: https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/epe-opens-new-expand-new-zealand-hq/
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Category : News
Author: Will Xavier

Japan's Kyodo News reports that the Government of New Zealand has expressed interest in acquiring a variant of the Mogami-class stealth frigates currently in service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF).

Article: https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/new-zealand-expresses-interest-in-japans-mogami-class-stealth-frigates
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Category : Defence
Author: Babcock

Babcock Australasia (Babcock) is partnering with the New Zealand Defence Industry Association (NZDIA) to showcase new opportunities for local businesses looking to launch into national and global opportunities in the Defence industry and broader Maritime Sector.

Article: https://www.babcock.com.au/news/babcock-supports-small-and-medium-enterprises-launch-into-defence-at-supplier-day-in-new-zealand/
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Category : Defence
Author: Kosuke Takahashi

On October 20, Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding met with Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and conveyed Wellington’s interest in introducing the upgraded version of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Mogami-class frigate, known as New FFM, according to Japanese media reports. In response, Nakatani expressed his appreciation, according to Kyodo News.

Article: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/10/new-zealand-navy-expresses-interest-in-japans-upgraded-mogami-class-frigate/
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Category : Defence
Author: Nighthawk

New Zealand’s defence sector is entering a period of potential transformation. With the Government’s renewed focus on national resilience, regional security, and defence export capability, local industries have an opportunity to play a much greater role in supporting both domestic and international defence initiatives. This article provides an overview of New Zealand companies that could contribute to this evolving landscape.

Article: https://www.nighthawk.nz/index.php/news/defence/7741-new-zealand-defence-industry
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Category : Analysis
Author: 1News Reporters

Emergency services were called to two separate aviation incidents in quick succession on Friday morning – one involving a small plane in Whangārei and the other an Air Force helicopter making an emergency landing at a Manawatū air base.

Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/10/10/rnzaf-chopper-lands-after-emergency-small-plane-crashes-while-landing/
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