"Our New Zealand Defence Force has done a remarkable job keeping 30+ years old planes able to transport personnel and equipment throughout the Pacific and even Antarctica, as well as taking trade ...

is considered the “premier combat unit” of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and was set up in the 1950s to engage in “unconventional warfare”, now including counterterrorism ...

The Defence Force is made up of three unique services – the Army, the Navy and the Air Force – each with its own unique strengths. Defence Force careers are based upon training, education and ...

The ACT Party argues the re-election of Donald Trump is another reason for New Zealand to ramp up its Defence spend. It's proposing an investment of at least 2% of GDP, with the current spend ...

New Zealand began operating the C-130H in 1965, and “clocked up more than 155,000 accident-free flying hours and nearly 100,000 landings at home and around the world”, its defence force notes.

A first round of talks was held in Manila last Thursday (Jan 23) between the Philippines and New Zealand's defence departments, they said in a joint statement. "The first round of negotiations ...