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Author: Jonathan Milne

Defence chiefs ‘polish their arse on a seat in Wellington’ without learning the lessons of modern asymmetric warfare from Ukraine, says Ron Mark.

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Article: https://newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/29/nz-first-would-cancel-8b-replacement-frigates/
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 Even though I agree with Ron Mark on most defense issues... cancelling the frigates is something I disagree with...  

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Author: Phil Pennington

The defence force has landed on a stepping-stone towards getting counter-drone systems that can shoot down drones.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/2099094/new-zealand-takes-stepping-stone-to-shooting-down-drones
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Author: NZDF

The United States Armed Forces has again recognised the skills of New Zealand Defence Force warrant officers with the awarding of a Legion of Merit.

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Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/nz-army-warrant-officer-receives-legion-of-merit-for-world-stage-representation/
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Author: US State Department

The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of New Zealand for MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $1.5 billion.

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Article: https://www.state.gov/releases/bureau-of-political-military-affairs/2026/06/new-zealand-mh-60r-multi-mission-helicopters/
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Author: Gordon Arthur

New Zealand has finally signed on the dotted line for the Sikorsky MH-60R naval helicopters that it has been eyeing for some time to replace its fleet of eight Kaman SH-2G(I) Super Seasprites.

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Article: https://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/2026/10/nz-buys-mh-60r-helicopters-through-fms-foc/
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Author: NZDF

An agreement has been signed with the United States Government to purchase five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters and associated systems and weapons.

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Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/purchase-of-maritime-helicopters-confirmed/
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Author: Phil Pennington

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) says the Five Eyes partners are finishing off arrangements to cement in a project to build a shared digital backbone called Arcadia that puts AI into the battlefield.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/science-and-technology/1869872/five-eyes-nears-deal-on-military-ai-project
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Author: Phil Pennington

The NZ Defence Force (NZDF) is shopping for a new $20 million polar drone to fly as far south as the Ross Sea.

It would send back data from its sensors to the NZDF, maritime security agencies and international partners.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/science-and-technology/1885595/nzdf-tenders-for-new-20-million-polar-drone
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