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
First C-130J welcomed
The first of five new C-130J-30 Hercules aircraft has been welcomed at an official ceremony at RNZAF Base Auckland.
Major Projects Report
The 2023 Defence Major Projects Report has been released, highlighting progress on 11 significant military procurement projects.
Maritime awareness
Defence has signed a contract with a New Zealand business for a service to improve New Zealand’s maritime awareness.
