Category : Defence
Author: RNZ

The United Kingdom government has announced a deal worth £30 million (NZ$66.8 million) for drones produced by New Zealand company SYOS Aerospace.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/558819/nz-uk-strengthen-military-partnership-to-support-ukraine-including-drones
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Category : News
Author: Nighthawk

After taking some time to reflect on the Defence Capability Plan (DCP) 2025, I am generally supportive of its direction and content. I agree with Judith Collins' characterization of it as a beginning — “the floor, not the ceiling” — and the analogy that the NZDF has moved “out of intensive care and into the ward.” However, much more remains to be done.

Article: https://www.nighthawk.nz/
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Category : News
Author: Leonardo UK

Leonardo is collaborating with New Zealand industry – including the development of Small to Medium Enterprises – through a set of comprehensive Memorandum of Understandings (MoU). The MoU outlines technical and programme support, operations, maintenance and job creation, which will foster a symbiotic relationship as part of Leonardo’s offer for the country’s MHR programme with its latest-generation AW159 multi-role helicopter.

Article: https://uk.leonardo.com/en/news-and-stories-detail/-/detail/leonardo-and-nz-sign-mou-for-maritime-helicopter-replacement-programme
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Author: RNZ

The Prime Minister will fly to the United Kingdom on Saturday, where he will meet King Charles and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Christopher Luxon said he will discuss "trade, security, and the geopolitical backdrop in Europe and the Indo-Pacific" with Starmer.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/558576/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-to-talk-trade-and-defence-with-uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer
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Category : Defence
Author: NZDF

From blowing up bridges to soldiers engaged in trench warfare, anti-tank javelin missiles and combat vehicles in full flight, Exercise Sangro is set to test Army’s range of capabilities and pack quite the punch.

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/assets/Uploads/PageElements/20250321_NZDF_P1061532_006__FocusFillWyIwLjAwIiwiMC4wMCIsODAwLDQ1MF0.JPG
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Category : Defence
Author: NZDF

An integrated combat-focused Defence Force backed by increased Government investment is at the heart of the newly released 2025 Defence Capability Plan.

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/multi-billion-dollar-defence-plan-unveiled/
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Author: NZDF

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and the New Zealand Customs Service have unveiled and named two new state-of-the-art Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to help combat transnational serious and organised crime.

Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/navy/navy-news/defence-and-customs-strengthen-maritime-security-with-uncrewed-surface-vessels/
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