The NZ$2.3 billion fleet of Guardian-class patrol boats Australia has given to Pacific nations to strengthen regional security has been plagued by design flaws, including carbon monoxide leaks, throwing into question whether the vessels can remain at sea.
The Defence Force says it wants to move away from “big bang” improvements of its aircraft, and instead join the United States Navy in two-yearly upgrades.
High-ranking defence officials fronted the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade select committee on Thursday to answers MPs questions on billion-dollar acquisitions of aircraft and other defence assets.
Read more: Defence Force wants to move away from 'big bang' upgrades of its aircraft
The Returned and Services Association is welcoming a plan to support veterans' wellbeing but says it has been a long time coming.
Read more: Scheme puts focus on supporting mental health of veterans
About time...
The Defence Force says it's looking to replace the 757 plane used to transport the Prime Minister and cargo, but not for several years.
Read more: NZDF looking to replace plane used to transport PM and cargo
The air force's Boeing 757 aircraft, which fly the prime minister on overseas trips, have had thousands of mechanical faults and six safety incidents in recent years.
Read more: Air force Boeing planes record six safety incidents, thousands of mechanical failures
In March 2022, the Report of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee on the 2020/21 Annual Review of the Ministry of Defence and the NZDF, noted in the section headed ‘Strategic competition and co-operation in the Pacific’ that, “We heard that there will not be a white paper in 2022. However, Defence will be recommending to Ministers terms of reference that look at the development of defence policy settings in a more proactive approach, and the force structure that would support those settings.”
Read more: What direction now for New Zealand Defence Policy and Capability?
An Air Force Orion aircraft has landed safely at Whenuapai Royal New Zealand Airforce Base after an incident which saw police poised to respond.
Read more: RNZAF plane lands safely after engine fluid leak
China has launched its first home-made aircraft carrier which it named after its closest province to Taiwan.
The Fuijian, China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier has been wholly designed and built domestically, according to state media.
Read more: China launches home-made aircraft carrier with Taiwan-provoking name
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