Defence Force
Putin claims successful test of long-range nuclear-powered cruise missile
Russia says it has successfully tested a nuclear-powered cruise missile and will work toward deploying it, as Moscow launched its second deadly attack on Ukraine in two nights.
Soldier espionage case: Suppression orders to be re-examined
A military court will hear more about the suppression orders and sentence of a soldier who tried to pass on sensitive defence information to a foreign entity. Audio
Fire at Waiouru Military Training Area not under control
A fire broke out at the Waiouru Military Training Area during a regular training activity on Monday and is not yet contained.
Chinese fighter jet released flares 'very close' to Australian aircraft
Australia has lodged a diplomatic protest with Beijing after a close encounter between an Australian plane in the South China Sea and a Chinese fighter jet.
Solomon Islands look into setting up a defence force
The Solomon Islands government is looking into establishing a defence force. Audio
Government mulls law change after court favours returned service people
Veterans support group 'No Duff' fears legislative amendments would further restrict access to assistance.
Defence Minister Collins visits CIA headquarters at Langley
Judith Collins has met with the CIA director and held discussions, during a trip to Washington DC.
NZ defence strategy explores space weapons export potential
Defence Minister Judith Collins insists NZ-produced technology could compete internationally.
Military and civilian aerospace sectors benefit each other - dronemaker
"The drone doesn't know if it's being flown for military or civilian purposes", says Dr Isaac Henderson.
New Zealand pays Samoa $6m over grounding of HMNZS Manawanui
The navy vessel ran aground on a reef off the south coast of Upolu, and then sank, a year ago.
Collins wants NZ to develop weapons for export
The plan will lift New Zealand's defence spending to more than 2 percent in the next eight years with the Defence Minister seeking to have New Zealand develop weapons for export.
Dronemakers spread wares from London to Wellington
The Pentagon's go-to killer dronemaker, Anduril, has cemented a big deal in Australia and has come visiting New Zealand.
Cost pressures or new kit? Budget dilemma for Defence
Two-thirds of the new operating funding that NZDF sought was to deal with inflation, Treasury said.
NZ, UK sign new defence cooperation statement
Defence Minister Judith Collins says a lot has happened in the 10 years since the previous agreement.
Defence won't have to keep some war records under law change
A historian says the change could make any war crimes harder to prove.
Defence chiefs told top US space commander NZ could rapidly launch satellites
Newly released documents also said there would be investment in systems to help them 'plug into' partner networks.
Watch: US Air Force's largest plane again lands in Auckland
The C-5M Super Galaxy touched down at Whenuapai airbase this morning, delivering components for a new aeroplane simulator.
Bougainville reportedly unhappy with RNZAF presence
NZ Defence Force and Bougainville seem at odds over whether a RNZ Air Force Hercules C-130J had permission to land there.
Defence Force appeals sentence on would-be spying soldier
The soldier, whose name is for now suppressed, was sentenced to two years of military detention.
Could NZ win a future conflict in space?
The New Zealand Defence Force went over to the US to find out.
