Our work
Plan & assess
Provide long-range assessments and advice on New Zealand’s defence interests and challenges as well as assessing Defence’s performance and effectiveness.
Equip
Purchase major defence equipment for use by the New Zealand Defence Force as a defence capability.
Partner
Build and maintain strong Defence relationships and advise on possible deployments.
News
Hercules takes to the skies
After 18 months construction, New Zealand’s first Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules successfully took its first test flight over Georgia and Alabama, USA.
Major Projects Report
The 2023 Defence Major Projects Report has been released, highlighting progress on 11 significant military procurement projects.
Maritime awareness
Defence has signed a contract with a New Zealand business for a service to improve New Zealand’s maritime awareness.
