Story by JP SORIANO, GMA Integrated News New Zealand’s largest naval logistics vessel the HMNZS Aotearoa, which docked at the Port of Manila on Friday and departed Monday, was among the ships that took part in the 12th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea, its commanding officer has confirmed. Commander Rob WelfordContinue reading “New Zealand’s largest Navy logistics ship joins PH, US, Australia in WPS exercise”
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Flying over the headquarters of the New Zealand navy and the dominion air force at Auckland – 1932-09-28
Left: The Fairy III. F. Air Force machine above the Hobsonville Air Base. The landing field for land machines has a white circle marking its centre. Right: Above the Devonport Naval Base, the headquarters of the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy. In the foreground the cruisers Diomede and Dunedin are berthed together. behindContinue reading “Flying over the headquarters of the New Zealand navy and the dominion air force at Auckland – 1932-09-28”
NZDF ship and aircraft deploy to Indo-Pacific region for operations and exercises – HMNZS Aotearoa and RNZAF P-8A Poseidon
The New Zealand Defence Force will shortly deploy air and naval assets to support United Nations monitoring of North Korea as it also conducts operations, training and engagements with partners while in the region. 22 October, 2025 The NZDF regularly deploys assets and personnel throughout the Indo-Pacific as part of New Zealand’s commitment to supportingContinue reading “NZDF ship and aircraft deploy to Indo-Pacific region for operations and exercises – HMNZS Aotearoa and RNZAF P-8A Poseidon”
Devonport (NZ) Naval Base 1940’s. Matai, cruiser Bellona, Waima, one Bird class minesweeper, two Isles class minesweepers in reserve and one Harbour defence motor launch.
New Zealand Navy expresses interest in Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate
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”
