New Zealand

Nov- 2024 -

5 November

Air

C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

New Zealand Receives Fourth Super Hercules Military Transport Aircraft

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has accepted its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft in Whenuapai.

Oct- 2024 -

29 October

Air

Recruits from Raffa company are on their final testing exercise in Waiouru Military Training Area (WMTA)- open country defensive phase. The recruits are inserted into the area of operation from Taihape by 3 Squadrons NH90 Helicopters. One section fits in each air frame, requiring the company to be infilled in three 'taps' of three NH90's.

Rojoef Manuel

NH Industries to Modernize New Zealand NH90 Helicopter Fleet

New Zealand has awarded NH Industries a contract to deliver hardware and software upgrades for the air force’s NH90 helicopters.

1 October

Air

C-130J Super Hercules. Photo: New Zealand Defence Force

Rojoef Manuel

Two Additional New Zealand Super Hercules Arrive in Whenuapai

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has accepted its second and third C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft at Base Auckland, Whenuapai.

Sep- 2024 -

30 September

Exercises

Defense forces of the Philippines, New Zealand, Japan, the United States, and Australia in the West Philippine Sea during their 4th multilateral maritime cooperative activity

Christine Casimiro

Chinese Navy Trailed Joint Allied Exercises in West Philippine Sea: AFP

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) observed that Chinese naval vessels trailed the joint maritime exercises of the Philippines and its allies conducted on Saturday.

24 September

Air

RNZAF Boeing lands at Pegasus Airfield on the Ross Ice Shelf during it's maiden flight to Antarctica.

Rojoef Manuel

New Zealand Starts Market Research for Boeing 757 Military Airlifter Replacement

New Zealand has begun coordinating with the defense industry in its plans to replace the air force’s Boeing 757 transport aircraft.

Aug- 2024 -

22 August

Asia Pacific

VBS4 is a virtual desktop simulation for collective tactical and mission rehearsal, with support for over 100 training use cases.

Rojoef Manuel

BAE Systems to Upgrade New Zealand Military’s Virtual Simulator

The New Zealand Defence Force has contracted BAE Systems to upgrade its VBS4 virtual desktop trainer to the latest configuration.

15 August

Asia Pacific

New Zealand soldier firing Javelin Medium Range Anti-Armour Weapon during Exercise Whakamahi Whakaaro

Staff Writer With AFP

New Zealand PM Wants Defense Shakeup, Focus on ‘Traditional’ Allies

New Zealand will shakeup its defense forces and "reset" its foreign policy to align with traditional allies, the country's prime minister said.

12 August

Air

C-130J Super Hercules. Photo: New Zealand Ministry of Defence

Rojoef Manuel

New Zealand Accepts First Super Hercules Airlifter From Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has delivered the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s first C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft in Marietta, Georgia.

Jun- 2024 -

5 June

Technology

Medics simulating an emergency operation with an artificial canine mannequin

Rojoef Manuel

New Zealand Employs Artificial Dog for Canine Trauma Training

The New Zealand Defence Force has adopted a specialized canine mannequin to enhance trauma care and first aid training for military dogs.

May- 2024 -

21 May

War

New Zealand Defence Force personnel training Ukrainian recruits in UK

Rojoef Manuel

New Zealand Completes Ukrainian Armed Forces Training, More in July

New Zealand has completed another phase of its military training program for Ukrainian warfighters to help them fight Russia’s invasion.

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