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News - nzdf

  • Training

    NZ opens SAS battle training facility

    14th April 2016

    The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) inaugurated its new Battle Training Facility (BTF) dedicated for special forces use, on 8 April.  It replaces what the NZDF …

  • Military Logistics

    NZ explores support ship options

    15th February 2016

    The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) is exploring options to fill a support capability gap in its fleet when HMNZS Manawanui retires. The capability gap will …

  • Military Logistics

    Thumbs up for NZ trucks

    8th December 2015

    The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is very pleased with its new fleet of MAN trucks acquired from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia (RMMVA), according …

  • Land Warfare

    New Zealand selects new pistol

    26th November 2015

    The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) announced on 25 November that it has selected a replacement 9mm pistol for all three of its armed services. …

  • Defence Helicopter

    CAE begins NZ Seasprite support

    19th November 2015

    CAE has started the delivery of maintenance and support services for the New Zealand Defence Force's (NZDF's) SH-2G(I) helicopter synthetic training devices, the company announced …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Global Hawk in Ex Southern Katipo

    2nd November 2015

    An RQ-4 Global Hawk from the US Air Force (USAF) will take part in the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF’s) largest military exercise, Exercise Southern …

  • Land Warfare

    New Zealand downselects new rifle

    1st September 2015

    The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has selected a replacement rifle for the incumbent 5.56mm Steyr AUG A1 under the Individual Weapon Replacement programme. The …

  • Military Logistics

    Final NZ MAN truck delivery

    17th July 2015

    The final MAN HX-series trucks for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) were delivered on 25 June and at the same time have started their first overseas deployment. The NZDF has …

  • Digital Battlespace

    NZ to update C4ISR

    2nd July 2015

    The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) provided further details regarding the execution of its Network Enabled Army (NEA) concept at the Soldier Technology 2015 event …

  • Military Logistics

    Babcock awarded RNZN support contract

    28th April 2015

    The Babcock International Group has renewed an agreement to deliver through-life engineering support services to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). Under the contract, which …

  • Defence Helicopter

    New Zealand receives Seasprite SH-2G(I) helicopter

    10th March 2015

    The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) officially accepted ownership of its new Seasprite SH-2G(I) helicopters from Kaman Aerospace at a ceremony on 6 March. The …

  • Digital Battlespace

    NZDF looks to renew communications network

    17th February 2015

    The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is looking at a comprehensive communications upgrade to replace its current obsolete equipment. New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) …

  • Digital Battlespace

    RfT released for NZ soldier tactical simulation

    15th December 2014

    A Request for Tender has been released by the New Zealand Defence Force to procure a Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) to train dismounted and …

  • Defence Notes

    I/ITSEC: CAE showcases training solutions

    26th November 2014

    As CAE looks to be the partner of choice for customers that require simulation-based training, the company will be demonstrating capabilities and technologies that address …

  • Defence Helicopter

    CAE to support NZDF SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite training devices

    21st October 2014

    CAE will support the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF’s) SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter synthetic training devices under a new contract announced on 21 October. The …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Network Enabled Army ISR (NEAISR) (Micro) [New Zealand]

    Programme Background Network Enabled Army (NEA) The four-phase NEA is a long-term, transformational programme that seeks to introduce a deployable networked Command, Control, Communications, Computers ...

  • Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Network Enabled Army ISR (NEAISR) (Nano) [New Zealand]

    Programme Background Network Enabled Army (NEA) The four-phase NEA is a long-term, transformational programme that seeks to introduce a deployable networked Command, Control, Communications, Computers ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

    Network Enabled Army ISR (NEAISR) (Fixed-Wing) [New Zealand]

    Programme Background Network Enabled Army (NEA) The four-phase NEA is a long-term, transformational programme that seeks to introduce a deployable networked Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4), ...

  • Patrol boats

    Second-hand patrol boats (Ireland)

    Programme Background The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) announced on 14 March that it was selling two decommissioned 340t Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs) to Ireland. As ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    New Zealand NZLAV Replacement

    Programme Background The NZDF has outlined the need for new military vehicles with greater lethality, mobility, survivability in several of its Defence White Papers and ...

  • Mine-protected vehicles

    New Zealand Bushmaster PMV

    Programme Background The NZDF had called attention to the need to retire the armoured Pinzgauer fleet in its 2019 Defence Capability Plan. Not only are ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

    Littoral Warfare UAS (LW UAS) (New Zealand)

    Programme Background Requirement The RNZN began the programme as it seeks a UAV capability to "map and measure littoral environmental elements for rapid environmental assessment and ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Infrastructure - road/runway systems

    MGMS

    The Medium Ground Mobility System (MGMS) is a modular roadway system used for the rapid deployment and recovery of vehicles and people.

  • Military UGVs

    IRIS

    The Individual Robotic Intelligence System (IRIS) is a lightweight, ruggedised, hand-carried UGV, which can be used for intelligence-gathering and reconnaissance by military forces, law enforcement ...

  • Military UGVs

    TIGR

    Roboteam showcased the TIGR (Transportable Interoperable Ground Robot) for the first time at AUSA 2017. Equipped with a robotic arm, it is a small UGV ...

  • Military UGVs

    MTGR

    Roboteam unveiled the new configuration of its Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR) at the AUSA 2013 exhibition after an initial unveiling in August 2012. The ...

  • Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    X2D

    Skydio manufactures the X2D UAS. The UAV provides a reconnaissance capability due to its dual-sensor payload, which includes a 12mp colour and FLIR Boson 320x256 longwave IR ...

  • Land: Radio and SATCOM, Naval: Radio and SATCOM

    R&S M3SR Series4100

    Rohde & Schwarz M3SR Series4100 is a family of software-defined HF radios designed for stationary and shipborne communications. Offered in multiple configurations, they offer high-data-rate BLOS ...

  • Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Black Hornet 3

    The Black Hornet 3 is the next generation of the PD-100 Black Hornet, the world's smallest nano-UAS. This new model of the Black Hornet provides ...

  • Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Mavic Pro (Series)

    The DJI Mavic Pro and Mavic Pro Platinum are out of production micro-UAS. Both platforms are foldable and equipped with a 1/2.3" CMOS image sensor ...

  • Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    SkyRanger R70

    The SkyRanger R70 is a quadcopter UAV designed for surveillance and observation and package delivery up to a weight of two kilograms. The platform is ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

    Puma LE

    The Puma Long Endurance (LE) is a mini UAS manufactured by AeroVironment. The UAS has AeroVironment’s Mantis i45 gimbaled payload featuring EO/IR cameras and an NVG-visible ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Vector / Scorpion

    Vector is an electric UAS with VTOL capabilities and tiltrotor engines developed by Quantum-Systems. Its 2-in-1 design allows the user to remove the wings and attach ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    LAV III

    General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-C) has produced derivatives of the Piranha series, branded the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV), since the Canadian Army selected the 6x6 ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    LAV III/6.0

    General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-C) has produced derivatives of the Piranha series, branded the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV), since the Canadian Army selected the 6x6 ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    Bushmaster

    The 4x4 Bushmaster was developed in 1995-99 to meet the Australian Army’s need for an Infantry Mobility Vehicle (later changed to Protected Mobility Vehicle) with ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

    Puma 3 AE

    The Puma 3 All Environment (AE), or RQ-20 in US nomenclature, is the third generation of AeroVironment's small UAS.  The UAS is designed for reconnaissance and ...