WELLINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - New Zealand has begun discussions with Australia and Britain over replacing its ageing ...

New Zealand has moved closer to defining its future surface combatant fleet. In a statement on 7 May, Defence Minister Chris ...

New Zealand Defense Minister Chris Penk has announced plans to compare the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's upgraded Mogami-class frigates with Britain's Type 31 frigates, as replacements for ...

New Zealand is weighing the purchase of advanced warships to modernize its aging fleet and bolster its defense capability.

Wellington focusing on Japanese Mogami-class frigate selected by Australia and UK's Type 31 frigate, says Defense Minister ...

New Zealand's defense minister says his country is considering buying from Japan or Britain to replace its aging frigates.

“The New Zealand Defence Force has significant responsibilities in promoting and protecting these interests through a wide ...

Wellington plans to increase defence spending to about 2 per cent of gross domestic product, citing rising geopolitical ...

New Zealand will send a warship, HMNZS Te Kaha, an ANZAC-class frigate, to join the UK Carrier Strike Group 2025 (CSG25) deployment when the multinational force reaches the Indian Ocean. Shortly after ...

Wellington is focusing on the Japanese Mogami-class frigate, selected by Australia, and UK's Type 31 frigate, says Defence ...

HMNZS Te Kaha linking up with HMS Prince of Wales as Carrier Strike Group 25 (CSG25) began operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (NZDF) In a bid to enhance its interoperability with the UK Royal Navy ...

New Zealand has begun formal talks with Australia and the UK on replacing its two ageing Anzac-class frigates, HMNZS Te Kaha and HMNZS Te Mana, by the mid-2030s. The government is evaluating Japan’s ...