Published on 21/10/2025 – By Kosuke Takahash On October 20, Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding met with Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and conveyed Wellington’s interest in introducing the upgraded version of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Mogami-class frigate, known as New FFM, according to Japanese media reports. In response,Continue reading “New Zealand Navy expresses interest in Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate”
Category Archives: All RNZN/NZDF News Past and Present
RNZN Divers test their engineering skills in Guam
Welding, bolting and construction – it gets a lot more complex when it’s underwater. 20 October, 2025 A team of 11 divers from HMNZS Matataua have just returned from a two-week training exercise in Guam, tackling underwater construction tasks alongside US Navy and Republic of Korea divers. Exercise Mureng (Multinational Underwater Repair Engagement) is designedContinue reading “RNZN Divers test their engineering skills in Guam”
Navy diver who led team during HMNZS Manawanui response receives award
Christian Lloyd, who led the Royal New Zealand Navy diving contingent in Samoa in the aftermath of the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui, is being recognised with a Chief of Defence Force commendation for his actions in dangerous and challenging conditions. 16 October, 2025 The Hutt Valley man, who went to St Patrick’s College Silverstream, transferredContinue reading “Navy diver who led team during HMNZS Manawanui response receives award”
Tonga’s new landing craft VOEA Late enters service
October 15, 2025, by Fatima Bahtić The Tonga Royal Navy has commissioned the newest landing craft VOEA Late in a ceremony held at the Masefield Naval Base. The commissioning of VOEA Late is the latest demonstration of the enduring strength of the Australia and Tonga bilateral relationship and follows the recent signing of a Statement of Intent announcing aContinue reading “Tonga’s new landing craft VOEA Late enters service”
Royal New Zealand Air Force T-6C Texan II fleet hits milestone
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) T-6C Texan II fleet has reached a milestone with 40,000 flying hours – roughly equivalent to flying non-stop for four and a half years. 17 October, 2025 Since its introduction in 2015, the aircraft have been central to the RNZAF’s pilot training programme at No. 14 Squadron andContinue reading “Royal New Zealand Air Force T-6C Texan II fleet hits milestone”
