Minister of Defence Judith Collins has announced a large investment in New Zealand Defence Force operating funding ahead of Budget 2025. 05 May, 2025 The New Zealand Defence Force will receive a $957 million increase over the next four years to fund essential operational activity. Defence Minister Judith Collins made the announcement at RNZAF BaseContinue reading “NZ Defence Force receives operating funding boost”
Category Archives: All RNZN/NZDF News Past and Present
HMNZS Taupo aids in rescue after yacht grounding
The crew of HMNZS Taupo have assisted in a stormy night rescue of two yachties forced to abandon ship near Rangitoto Island in Auckland this morning. 01 May, 2025 Inshore patrol vessel Taupo, on a training exercise and crew evaluation in the Hauraki Gulf, picked up a mayday call relayed from Auckland Maritime Radio regardingContinue reading “HMNZS Taupo aids in rescue after yacht grounding”
Royal Australian Navy’s ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat hits the water
ADV Cape Spencer – Australia Austal Australia has successfully launched the future ADV Cape Spencer, the ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat ordered by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Upon completion, the aluminium monohulled newbuild will have an LOA of 57.8 metres, a beam of 10.3 metres, a draught of approximately three metres, and accommodation for 32 crewmembers andContinue reading “Royal Australian Navy’s ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat hits the water”
Professionals boost the Navy Reserve Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy has welcomed 14 sailors and officers to its Navy Reserve Force following a graduation ceremony this month. 30 April, 2025 Camaraderie, a chance to give back and a desire for challenge inspired the latest cohort of New Zealanders to join the Naval Reserve Force. On 13 April, nine sailors andContinue reading “Professionals boost the Navy Reserve Force”
Royal Navy’s flagship leads Carrier Strike Group 25 into the Mediterranean
Jonathan Moynihan 29th April 2025 at 3:38pm HMS Prince of Wales has led Carrier Strike Group 25 to the Mediterranean after it set sail last week. The 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier, along with most of her strike group – which includes the submarine HMS Astute, Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless, Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond, and Royal FleetContinue reading “Royal Navy’s flagship leads Carrier Strike Group 25 into the Mediterranean”
