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Author: Jérôme Brahy

On February 26, 2026, the New Zealand Defence Force selected Syos Aerospace to deliver SM300 uncrewed surface vessels, SA2 and SA7 aerial systems, and SG400 autonomous ground vehicles.

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Article: https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2026/new-zealand-defence-force-selects-syos-aerospace-to-accelerate-multi-domain-drone-operations
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Author: Hon Judith Collins KC

Innovative Kiwi drones will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to strengthen capability while growing local industry, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today.  

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Article: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/kiwi-drones-boost-defence-capability
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Author: NZ Herald

Tauranga robotics company Syos Aerospace has won a contract to supply the New Zealand Defence Force with drones.

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Article: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/tauranga-robotics-company-syos-aerospace-to-supply-new-zealand-defence-force-with-drones/6REJGB2S7RF2FI3VP5FQ6X5WPY/
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Author: RNZ

The Defence Force is to begin testing 14 air, land and sea drones from a Mount Maunganui company.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/588027/defence-force-to-test-air-land-and-sea-drones-from-mount-maunganui-company
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Author: Graeme Doull

The conservative New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and Ministry of Defence remain focused on replacing what we already have, rather than critically assessing what will give New Zealand the greatest flexibility into the future. The current enthusiasm for frigates – and in particular the assumption that the Mogami class is the obvious answer to the Navy’s future – is a classic example of this thinking.

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Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2026/02/05/frigates-flexibility-drones/
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Author: 1News Reporters

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Across the Pacific and the Southern Ocean, New Zealand has been trying to strike a careful balance in its defence and surveillance approach.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/586209/is-nz-defence-and-intelligence-policy-aligning-with-aukus-in-all-but-name
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Author: Chris Keall

Mount Maunganui-based Syos is one of seven companies invited to submit designs for a “futuristic” UK Ministry of Defence ‘wingman’ drone programme.

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Article: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/mount-maunganuis-syos-shortlisted-for-229m-wingman-ai-drone-uk-military-contract/CBOLOBQLT5EGTML32VDLANDZSA/
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  3. V-BAT: A new era of maritime surveillance for New Zealand
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