New Zealand News

New Zealand Plans to Replace MEKO 200s
Navy / Maritime

New Zealand Plans to Replace MEKO 200s

New Zealand's Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to replace eight warships, which will be retired by the mid-2030s.

New Zealand begins retiring its C-130H(NZ) Hercules fleet
Air

New Zealand begins retiring its C-130H(NZ) Hercules fleet

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has started to retire its five C-130H(NZ) Hercules aircraft gradually. The first aircraft was withdrawn from service on 9 February.

Boeing Delivers First P-8A Poseidon to RNZAF
Navy / Maritime Air

Boeing Delivers First P-8A Poseidon to RNZAF

Boeing Delivers First P-8A Poseidon to Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) received Wednesday the first of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in a ceremony at the Museum of Flight.

Ireland Acquires New Zealand’s Two Retired IPVs
Navy / Maritime

Ireland Acquires New Zealand’s Two Retired IPVs

Ireland has started to build its defence infrastructure with second-hand vessels, while New Zealand has paid NZ$35.8m per vessel.