RNZN benefits from growing Kiwi defence budget
The New Zealand government unveiled its defence budget for FY2026/27 on 28 May. It promised investment of NZ$5.491…
New Zealand unveils defence boost for fleet and drones
New Zealand’s government has allocated NZ$1.58 billion ($925 million) in new defence funding in its 2026 budget, with…
New Zealand narrows frigate contenders to two
The RNZN’s two Anzac-class frigates – which were built alongside Australia’s eight frigates in the 1990s – are…
Babcock completes vital maintenance work on the Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Aotearoa in Singapore
Babcock, in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Navy and Seatrium, has successfully supported the completion of critical…
New Zealand Navy expresses interest in Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate
On October 20, Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding met with Japan’s…