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
Purchase of maritime helicopters
An agreement has been signed with the United States Government to purchase five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters and associated systems and weapons
Improving supply chain resilience
The first Strategic Industrial Base Statement has been released.
New vehicle fleet
Defence to roll out new Unimog trucks and utility vehicle fleet
