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Drones are no longer a theoretical capability – they are reshaping warfare on land, at sea and in the air. No technology in the last half-century has altered modern conflict more radically.
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Read more: Enough Tinkering: NZDF must make drones the main effort
- Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2026/04/20/make-drones-the-main-effort/
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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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- Category : Defence
The foreign minister says New Zealand doesn't have a strong voice on the international stage because successive governments have failed to pump the necessary money into defence.
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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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