Tested in training. Recently, the New Zealand Army's 1 (NZ) Brigade converged on the Waiouru Military Training area to test themselves, their skills, and their equipment in a high-tempo, joint land combat environment during Exercise Sari Bair.

From NZLAV to Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, this training puts our people and our tech through their paces to ensure our Combined Arms Task Force elements are well equipped, well trained, and ready to deploy at short notice.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment assault up a hill alongside the Light Armoured Vehicles from Queen Alexandra's Mounted Rifles during Exercise Sari Bair.

Recently, the New Zealand Army's 1 (NZ) Brigade converged on the Waiouru Military Training area to test themselves, their skills, and their equipment in a high-tempo, joint land combat environment during Exercise Sari Bair.

A New Zealand Army soldier from 16th field Regiment launches a PUMA, a tactical unmanned aerial system while out on the field during Exercise Sari Bair. We’ve been experimenting with new technologies to prepare ourselves for future capabilities.

Light Armoured Vehicles from Queen Alexandra's Mounted Rifles taking part in Exercise Sari Bair.

A soldier from 16th Field Regiment training with a PUMA, a tactical unmanned aerial system, as part of Exercise Sari Bair.