Chris Penk to become New Zealand’s 44th Minister of Defence
- Category : Defence
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a refreshed ministerial lineup, which includes the elevation of Chris Penk to Cabinet, replacing the outgoing Judith Collins as New Zealand’s Minister of Defence.
- Hits: 260
Read more: Chris Penk to become New Zealand’s 44th Minister of Defence
- Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2026/04/02/chris-penk-to-become-defence-minister/
- :
- Note from Nighthawk.NZ:
NZ joins forces with Australia: ‘The most dangerous times in my life’
- Category : Opinion
The operation was called ‘Trojan Compass’ and it’s a call sign of things to come. The Royal NZ Air Force No 40 Squadron aircraft, crew and detachment were deployed last month to RAAF Base Richmond in New South Wales to work as part of the Australian Defence Force, under Australian call signs, flying to locations across Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
- Hits: 70
Read more: NZ joins forces with Australia: ‘The most dangerous times in my life’
- Article: https://newsroom.co.nz/2026/03/18/nz-joins-forces-with-australia-the-most-dangerous-times-in-my-lifetime/
- :
- Note from Nighthawk.NZ:
Australia-New Zealand alliance hints at fresh warship win for Japan
- Category : Opinion
Closer ties could see Wellington follow Canberra in buying Mogami-class frigate. New Zealand is continuing to weigh its options for replacing two navy frigates, with a statement this week hinting Japan could achieve another big win for its Mogami-class vessels.
- Hits: 828
Read more: Australia-New Zealand alliance hints at fresh warship win for Japan
- Article: https://archive.ph/myxAo#selection-2675.0-2675.67
- Note from Nighthawk.NZ:
User Rating: 5 / 5
'Extreme risk': Retired general's warning about NZDF amid Iran conflict
- Category : Opinion
A retired military leader has issued a stark warning about the Defence Force's capabilities in light of the Iran war.
- Hits: 134
Read more: 'Extreme risk': Retired general's warning about NZDF amid Iran conflict
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/22/extreme-risk-retired-generals-warning-about-nzdf-amid-iran-conflict/
- :
- Note from Nighthawk.NZ:
