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Defence Minister Chris Penk has announced a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security ahead of the Budget next week.
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Read more: Budget 2026: Defence boost of $1.5b for ageing fleet, new drones
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/05/23/budget-2026-defence-boost-of-15b-for-ageing-fleet-new-drones/
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The defence minister has announced a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security, ahead of the Budget.
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The Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) two Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) have just completed the second of two border security operations for Customs, monitoring marine traffic in Northland.
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Read more: Navy uncrewed vessels monitor Northland waters for narcotics trafficking
- Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/navy-uncrewed-vessels-monitor-northland-waters-for-narcotics-trafficking/
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A Royal New Zealand Navy patrol vessel, supported by the Royal New Zealand Air Force, has rescued a solo yachtsman after a seven-hour search in heavy seas south of Wellington last night.
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Read more: Navy, Air Force combine to rescue injured yachtie
- Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/navy-air-force-combine-to-rescue-injured-yachtie/
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Sailing from Wellington Harbour on Wednesday morning was a 5,500-tonne example of what could be a multibillion-dollar Budget item for the Government in the coming decade.
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Read more: The Government's billion-dollar frigate question
- Article: https://archive.ph/LRJVp#selection-1431.0-1431.68
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Japan’s stealthy and highly automated Mogami warship is set for a showdown with the simpler and less expensive Type 31 frigate from the U.K. as the two nations compete to supply vessels to the Royal New Zealand Navy.
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Read more: Japan faces U.K. rival in race to build warships for New Zealand
- Article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/12/japan/politics/japan-mogami-new-zealand/#Echobox=1778580902-3
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New Zealand Defence Force personnel are heading to Poland to train Ukraine's Armed Forces.
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Read more: NZDF personnel to train Ukrainian troops in Poland
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/05/21/nzdf-personnel-to-train-ukrainian-troops-in-poland/
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A retired major general says New Zealand is "tinkering" with military drones while other countries forge ahead.
Australia and the US last month ramped up their drone rollout plans. But observers and industry players doubt that next week's Budget will deliver any significant gear change here.
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Read more: Is New Zealand falling behind in the drone arms race?
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/595885/is-new-zealand-falling-behind-in-the-drone-arms-race
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