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

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

Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, on May 11, welcomed New Zealand’s decision to consider the upgraded ...

“The New Zealand Defence Force has significant responsibilities in promoting and protecting these interests through a wide range of tasks, including monitoring activity in our waters, undertaking ...

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi revealed at a press conference on Tuesday that arrangements are underway for him to meet with New Zealand Defense Minister Chris Penk in conjunction with the ...

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

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

A deal with New Zealand would build on an agreement Tokyo recently signed with Canberra to build the first three of 11 Mogami ...

Japan’s Mogami and Britain’s Type 31 are the top two contenders, but Australia may have already tipped the scales.

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

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 ...