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
2025 Minister of Defence Awards
Defence Minister Chris Penk has announced the recipients of the 2025 Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry
Improving supply chain resilience
The first Strategic Industrial Base Statement has been released.
Insights Briefing released
The Ministry's Long-term Insights Briefing has been released.
