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Soldiers from the New Zealand Army, Ngāti Tūmatauenga have carried out a significant training first when local defence contractor, Fighter Jets NZ, was used to simulate realistic close air support missions with jet aircraft.
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Read more: NZ Army teams up with local jet company in training first
- Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/nz-army-teams-up-with-local-jet-company-in-training-first/
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The New Zealand Defence Force will shortly deploy air and naval assets to support United Nations monitoring of North Korea as it also conducts operations, training and engagements with partners while in the region.
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Read more: NZDF ship and aircraft deploy to Indo-Pacific region for operations and exercises
- Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/nzdf-ship-and-aircraft-deploy-to-indo-pacific-region-for-operations-and-exercises/
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The Government has unveiled a new Defence Industry Strategy aimed at strengthening New Zealand's defence supply chain and growing local businesses as part of a plan to double defence spending within eight years.
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Read more: Govt unveils defence industry push to double spending, grow Kiwi firms
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/10/03/govt-unveils-defence-industry-push-to-double-spending-grow-kiwi-firms/
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EPE New Zealand has officially opened its new and expanded headquarters in Upper Hutt, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth since establishing its New Zealand presence in 2014. The occasion was celebrated with an Opening Event, followed by a Demonstration Day, showcasing EPE’s mission critical capabilities to valued customers and partners.
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Read more: EPE opens new, expand New Zealand HQ
- Article: https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/epe-opens-new-expand-new-zealand-hq/
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Japan's Kyodo News reports that the Government of New Zealand has expressed interest in acquiring a variant of the Mogami-class stealth frigates currently in service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF).
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Read more: New Zealand expresses interest in Japan's Mogami-class stealth frigates
- Article: https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/new-zealand-expresses-interest-in-japans-mogami-class-stealth-frigates
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Babcock Australasia (Babcock) is partnering with the New Zealand Defence Industry Association (NZDIA) to showcase new opportunities for local businesses looking to launch into national and global opportunities in the Defence industry and broader Maritime Sector.
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- Article: https://www.babcock.com.au/news/babcock-supports-small-and-medium-enterprises-launch-into-defence-at-supplier-day-in-new-zealand/
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On October 20, Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding met with Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and conveyed Wellington’s interest in introducing the upgraded version of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Mogami-class frigate, known as New FFM, according to Japanese media reports. In response, Nakatani expressed his appreciation, according to Kyodo News.
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Read more: New Zealand Navy expresses interest in Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate
- Article: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/10/new-zealand-navy-expresses-interest-in-japans-upgraded-mogami-class-frigate/
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New Zealand’s defence sector is entering a period of potential transformation. With the Government’s renewed focus on national resilience, regional security, and defence export capability, local industries have an opportunity to play a much greater role in supporting both domestic and international defence initiatives. This article provides an overview of New Zealand companies that could contribute to this evolving landscape.
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Read more: New Zealand Defence Industry
- Article: https://www.nighthawk.nz/index.php/news/defence/7741-new-zealand-defence-industry
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