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"
Regional countries have mobilised military assets in response to the devastating volcanic eruption and subsequent Tsunami that struck the Kingdom of Tonga and the wider Pacific region on Saturday. Communications… Continue reading "Australia and New Zealand Respond to Eruption in Tonga"
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) retired the first of six P-3K2 Orions on the 24 September, in anticipation of beginning P-8A Poseidon operations in 2023. The aircraft retired by New… Continue reading "New Zealand Retires First Orion as it Prepares for Poseidon Debut"
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130H Hercules aircraft made a late-night trip to Antarctica on Sunday, 11 July to evacuate a member of the United States Antarctic Program… Continue reading "RNZAF C-130 Performs Late Night Medivac from Antarctica"