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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.

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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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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.

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

Senior National Minister Judith Collins has announced her retirement from politics.

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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.

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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.

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

When the Defence Capability Plan 2025 was released on 7 April this year, I subsequently noted that whilst any new DCP is a significant event, the Defence Capability Plan 2025 was more significant than most.

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  1. NZ Defence Force exercise sparks concern over portrayal of Christianity as extremism
  2. Expert questions whether New Zealand was only country involved in survey before Manawanui sank
  3. NZ, Japan sign defence and security agreements
  4. Defence Force mulling how to improve surveillance of oceans

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