New Zealand has announced a 2026 defence budget of NZD6.2 billion (USD3.7 billion), representing a nominal increase of about 6% from NZD5.9 billion in 2025.

The Government is investing in drone systems, critical ship maintenance and work to replace our aging naval fleet as it bolsters New Zealand’s maritime defensive and offensive capability, Defence and ...

"The rules-based global system is under strain. Countries are boosting their spending on defense," said Finance Minister ...

The NZ Defence Force (NZDF) is testing a satellite system developed by Elon Musk which has been used with drones in the Iran ...

A Royal New Zealand Air Force Boeing P-8A Poseidon takes off from Kadena Air Base in November 2025, during a deployment to monitor North Korean sanctions evasions at sea. (USAF/Senior Airman Luis E ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Chris Penk this week became New Zealand's 44th minister of defense, replacing Judith Collins who is retiring from politics. Penk will also take over Collins' Space, ...

Agreement clarifies defence obligations after tensions over Cook Islands' China ties Cook Islands commit to New Zealand's defence interests and consultation before engaging others New Zealand to ...

Anzac Day 2026 arrives in tumultuous times: unresolved conflict in the Middle East, the erosion of the old international order, the famous Doomsday Clock set closer to midnight than ever before.

Uniform patches are seen on a New Zealand Air Force member at RAAF Base Townsville on July 14, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. (Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images) WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Chris Penk this ...