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General Defence Articles
- Category : Opinion
As Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Changi Naval Base this week, the focus is firmly on the New Zealand-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. While trade and fuel security dominate the agenda, the RNZN’s search for an ANZAC-class replacement should also be part of the conversation.
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Read more: The Victory Option: A Frigate Replacement for the Royal New Zealand Navy
- Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2026/05/04/victory-option-frigate-replacement/
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The Defence Force is looking at buying drones that can cope with harsh polar conditions offshore of Antarctica as international tensions grow while NZDF remains under-equipped to surveill vast swathes of ocean.
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Read more: Defence Force look to buy Antarctica equipped drones
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/591864/defence-force-look-to-buy-antarctica-equipped-drones
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Defence Minister Chris Penk has announced a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security ahead of the Budget next week.
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Read more: Budget 2026: Defence boost of $1.5b for ageing fleet, new drones
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/05/23/budget-2026-defence-boost-of-15b-for-ageing-fleet-new-drones/
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The defence minister has announced a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security, ahead of the Budget.
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The Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) two Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) have just completed the second of two border security operations for Customs, monitoring marine traffic in Northland.
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Read more: Navy uncrewed vessels monitor Northland waters for narcotics trafficking
- Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/navy-uncrewed-vessels-monitor-northland-waters-for-narcotics-trafficking/
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A Royal New Zealand Navy patrol vessel, supported by the Royal New Zealand Air Force, has rescued a solo yachtsman after a seven-hour search in heavy seas south of Wellington last night.
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Read more: Navy, Air Force combine to rescue injured yachtie
- Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/navy-air-force-combine-to-rescue-injured-yachtie/
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Sailing from Wellington Harbour on Wednesday morning was a 5,500-tonne example of what could be a multibillion-dollar Budget item for the Government in the coming decade.
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Read more: The Government's billion-dollar frigate question
- Article: https://archive.ph/LRJVp#selection-1431.0-1431.68
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- Category : News
Japan’s stealthy and highly automated Mogami warship is set for a showdown with the simpler and less expensive Type 31 frigate from the U.K. as the two nations compete to supply vessels to the Royal New Zealand Navy.
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Read more: Japan faces U.K. rival in race to build warships for New Zealand
- Article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/12/japan/politics/japan-mogami-new-zealand/#Echobox=1778580902-3
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