New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel and assets have begun to deploy to one of the largest multi-national military exercises in the world. 05 June, 2025 Featuring more than 30,000 military personnel and platforms from 19 nations, Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 is being held from 13 July to 4 August across Australia. Held every twoContinue reading “NZDF prepares for major warfighting exercise in Australia”
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Spain Delivers VAMTAC ST5 Prototype to New Zealand Army
Rojoef Manuel May 21, 2025 The New Zealand Army has taken delivery of a VAMTAC ST5 four-wheel drive vehicle prototype from Spain as part of a 2024 contract. The platform was transferred from Galicia to the Wellington International Airport via a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft. It will now receive communications designContinue reading “Spain Delivers VAMTAC ST5 Prototype to New Zealand Army”
NZDF joins large South Pacific disaster exercise as new response group starts work
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has joined 18 other nations for a large French-led multinational training exercise scenario of a hypothetical cyclone striking the islands of Wallis & Futuna. 14 May, 2025 Exercise Croix Du Sud was based in New Caledonia, about 1900km southwest of Wallis & Futuna, and involved about 2000 personnel. NewContinue reading “NZDF joins large South Pacific disaster exercise as new response group starts work”
