HMNZS Te Kaha arrives for upgrade work
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) HMNZS Te Kaha Anzac-class frigate has arrived in Canada for the upgrade of its sensor and weapons systems, the New Zealand Ministry of Defence announced on 6 March.
The upgrade focuses on enhancing the frigate’s surveillance, combat and self-defence capabilities to extend its operational life to around 2030. The frigate will receive updated equipment and systems including combat management system, radar and underwater sonar.
Work will be carried out by Lockheed Martin Canada. The upgrade of the second frigate, HMNZS Te Mana, is scheduled to take place in 2019.
Ron Mark, Minister of Defence, New Zealand, said: ‘There is a significant programme of work to upgrade or replace New Zealand’s defence equipment that aims to maintain the safety of our military personnel and the country’s ability and readiness to deploy when needed, both in this country and overseas.
‘In the time the frigates have been operational New Zealanders have come to expect their involvement in constabulary and humanitarian, to combat roles as part of a multinational coalition. These contributions are valued by our international partners.’
You may also like
More from Naval Warfare
-
![US Navy to invest nearly $12 billion in maritime uncrewed systems and naval munitions in FY2026]()
US Navy to invest nearly $12 billion in maritime uncrewed systems and naval munitions in FY2026
Forming part of the Reconciliation Bill, the funding will support multiple efforts involving autonomous capabilities, interceptors, missiles, rockets and torpedoes.
-
![US Navy receives final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship]()
US Navy receives final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship
The delivery acceptance of the future USS Pierre marks the conclusion of the construction phase for the Independence-variant.
-
![RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser]()
RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser
The new Barracuda version has been engineered to perform enhanced subsea and seabed warfare missions.
-
![US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter]()
US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter
After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.
-
![US Coast Guard announces measures to further implement Force Design 2028 strategy]()
US Coast Guard announces measures to further implement Force Design 2028 strategy
The US Coast Guard (USCG) created new units, including five Programme Executive Offices (PEOs), to facilitate and speed up the procurement of new capabilities.
