Our work
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Plan & assess
Provide long-range assessments and advice on New Zealand’s defence interests and challenges as well as assessing Defence’s performance and effectiveness.
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Equip
Purchase major defence equipment for use by the New Zealand Defence Force as a defence capability.
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Partner
Build and maintain strong Defence relationships and advise on possible deployments.
News
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Hercules takes to the skies
After 18 months construction, New Zealand’s first Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules successfully took its first test flight over Georgia and Alabama, USA.
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Sea Ceptor testing
The new Sea Ceptor Local Area Air Defence System on HMNZS Te Mana has been successfully tested off the coast of Australia. This is the final test for the capability release of the Anzac Frigate Systems Upgrade project.
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Maritime awareness
Defence has signed a contract with a New Zealand business for a service to improve New Zealand’s maritime awareness.