Thursday, 21 August 2025, 3:12 pmPress Release: New Zealand Government Hon Judith Collins KCMinister of Defence Hon Winston PetersMinister of Foreign Affairs Seahawk helicopters and Airbus planes are set to replace aging New Zealand Defence Force aircraft in the first major investment decisions to be made as part of the Government’s Defence Capability Plan (DCP). DefenceContinue reading “NZ Defence Helicopter, Plane Decisions Announced”
Category Archives: RNZAF
RNZAF deploys King Air to Fiji for international surveillance work for first time
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) for the first time deployed its MC-12K King Air aircraft to Fiji to conduct maritime surveillance patrols. 19 August, 2025 New Zealand and Fiji engage frequently on challenges facing the region, and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) deploys aircraft and ships to work with Southwest Pacific partnersContinue reading “RNZAF deploys King Air to Fiji for international surveillance work for first time”
International exercise in Guam tests RNZAF air mobility, aero-medical skills
United States Air Force (USAF)-led Exercise Mobility Guardian has provided an opportunity for Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) personnel to flex their skills in Guam. 06 August, 2025 An RNZAF C-130J-30 Hercules aircraft from No. 40 Squadron at RNZAF Base Auckland and contingent of about 30 aviators including aircrew, maintainers, an air load team and medics as aeromedicalContinue reading “International exercise in Guam tests RNZAF air mobility, aero-medical skills”
RNZAF P-8A in the Pacific
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon aircraft and crew visited Niue this week as part of their work in the region. 11 July, 2025 The RNZAF P-8A Poseidon crew met with Niue’s Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi and key government officials in Niue this week to discuss how their work in the region helps toContinue reading “RNZAF P-8A in the Pacific”
Commander US Space Command visits New Zealand
This week the Commander US Space Command General Stephen Whiting had a whirlwind visit to New Zealand, speaking with senior military leaders and meeting New Zealand Defence Force Space Operations personnel. 27 June, 2025 General Whiting held talks with a number of people including Minister for Space Judith Collins, Chief of Defence Force Air MarshalContinue reading “Commander US Space Command visits New Zealand”
