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The navy vessel Canterbury will stop off in Tokelau to mark the centenary of New Zealand administration of the territory on 11 February.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/586182/navy-vessel-canterbury-stops-in-tokelau-to-mark-centenary
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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.

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
Category : Defence
Author: Chen Chuanren

The New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) has established both an enhanced strike project and a persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) project to examine future air-to-surface weapons, targeting capabilities and sensing options.

Article: https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/new-zealand-air-force-explores-new-strike-isr-options
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Author: Nick James

The Ministry of Defence is looking to companies and experts for advice on a potential plan for surveillance drones to scour the Pacific.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/584070/ministry-of-defence-seeks-advice-for-plan-to-have-drones-scour-pacific
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Author: defsec

No runway, no problem. According to Shield AI, with a one-way range of approximately 700 nautical miles, its V-BAT uncrewed vertical takeoff and landing system delivers agile, affordable, and persistent maritime domain awareness.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2026/01/08/v-bat-offers-maritime-surveillance-new-era/
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