A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-3K2 Orion undertook a rare surveillance flight over the South China Sea last week. The Orion involved, NZ4202, is one of only three… Continue reading "Aotearoa New Zealand Conducts Rare Patrol in South China Sea"
Welcome to Overt Defense’s Weekend Briefing where we round up the week’s most exciting and important defense news. In this weekend’s issue, we cover a multitude of topics including the Polish-Korean… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (25-29 July)"
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) commenced Operation Maha Tahi on July 22nd. Over three months, Kiwi forces will provide security support to Pacific Law Enforcement, and Defence authorities. Announcing the… Continue reading "Aotearoa New Zealand Kicks Off Operation Mahi Tahi"
A new Defence Policy Review will determine if Aotearoa New Zealand’s Defence policy is fit for purpose in the post-COVID world. Kiwi Defence Minister, the Hon Peeni Henare, said that the review… Continue reading "A New Defence White Paper for Aotearoa New Zealand?"
Aotearoa New Zealand has finalised the sale of 22 surplus New Zealand Light Armoured Vehicles (NZLAV) to the Chilean Navy for service with the nation’s Marine Corps. Chile has reportedly… Continue reading "Aotearoa New Zealand Sells NZLAVs to Chile"
Aotearoa New Zealand’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Rosemary Banks, recently attended a keel-laying ceremony for New Zealand’s second P-8A Poseidon aircraft in Kansas. At the same facility in Whitka, the Ambassador also… Continue reading "Aotearoa New Zealand to receive new P-8A aircraft in December"
Thomas Global announced on 9 February that it’s been selected by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to replace avionics onboard the Air Force’s 757-2K2 aircraft. The two 757 aircraft are… Continue reading "Thomas Global Selected by RNZAF to Upgrade 757 Fleet"
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence released its annual Defence Assessment on Wednesday. Titled “He Moana Pepuke E Ekengia E Te Waka” or “A Rough Sea Can Still Be Navigated”… Continue reading "Climate Change, Strategic Competition biggest threats to Aotearoa New Zealand: Ministry of Defence"
The HMNZS Aotearoa, the largest vessel to ever be operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), departed from South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI)’s headquarters on its maiden voyage… Continue reading "Royal New Zealand Navy Receives Its Largest Ship to Date"