New Zealand

New Zealand Spending $1.6B on Sub-Hunting Helicopters, Planes

New Zealand will spend $1.16 billion on a fleet of Sikorsky submarine-hunting helicopters to bolster its military capabilities, it announced.

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New Zealand Air Force Launches Dedicated Space Squadron

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has reactivated its first dedicated space squadron, originally formed during World War II.

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New Zealand Air Force Provides Capability Upgrades for NH90 Fleet

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has completed a comprehensive upgrade for its entire NH90 helicopter fleet at Base Ohakea.

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Spain Delivers VAMTAC ST5 Prototype to New Zealand Army

The New Zealand Army has taken delivery of a VAMTAC ST5 four-wheel drive vehicle prototype from Spain as part of a 2024 contract.

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New Zealand to Replace Old Helo Fleet for $1B, Boost Defense Spending

New Zealand has allocated 2 billion New Zealand dollars ($1.19 billion) to replace aging maritime helicopters.

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UK, New Zealand to Send Drones to Ukrainian Military

The UK has partnered with New Zealand to deliver unmanned military systems for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

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New Zealand Begins Construction of Poseidon Aircraft Training Simulator

New Zealand’s Defence Force has started the construction of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft training simulator at Ōhakea base on the North Island.

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New Zealand Unveils Major Military Overhaul

New Zealand will ramp up defense spending under a major military overhaul, pouring billions of dollars into missiles, cyber security, and drones.

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Beijing Accuses Australia of ‘Hyping’ China Naval Live Fire Drills

Beijing on Sunday said Canberra had "deliberately hyped" recent Chinese naval exercises near the Australian coast.

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New Zealand Fires Penguin Missile for First Time

A Royal New Zealand Navy helicopter fired a Penguin anti-ship guided missile for the first time since acquiring the weapon in 2013. 

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