Our work

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.

Equip
Purchase major defence equipment for use by the New Zealand Defence Force as a defence capability.

Partner
Build and maintain strong Defence relationships and advise on possible deployments.
News

Aircraft fleets to be replaced
The Government has announced maritime helicopter and 757 fleet replacements.

Touchdown for simulator parts
Components for the construction of a new Hercules C-130J-30 flight simulator arrive.

Capability Plan released
The 2025 Defence Capability Plan has been released.