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Category : Defence
Author: 1News Reporters

An estimated 200 to 300 litres of lubricating oil has been spilt in Akaroa Harbour by the anchored Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Te Kaha.

Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/08/navy-vessel-spills-up-to-300-litres-of-oil-in-akaroa-harbour/
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Category : News
Author: TVNZ News

Charges have been laid in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Samoa in October 2024.

Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/02/naval-officers-face-charges-over-sinking-of-hmnzs-manawanui/
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Category : News
Author: RNZ

Charges have been laid in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Samoa in October 2024.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/588412/naval-officers-face-charges-over-sinking-of-hmnzs-manawanui
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Category : News
Author: Transporttalk

Taranaki’s engineering sector has taken a step towards securing work under the Government’s $12 billion Defence Capability Plan, with the Taranaki Alliance signing a memorandum of understanding with British military vehicle manufacturer Supacat.

Article: https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/taranaki-alliance-signs-mou-with-british-defence-vehicle-maker-supacat
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Category : News
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.

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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Category : News
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.  

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