NZDF joins US military exercises deploying AI for ‘kill chains’
The Pentagon has been pushing for allies to get on board to counter China.
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European air forces' planes touch down
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No funding for Ōhakea planned upgrades
Upgrades of $2m for the Air Force base have been put on ice.
Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'
Law and order will be the Government's focus.
Soldier allegedly called superior a 'ballbag' after groping women at boozy function
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Wanted: New soldiers for Europe’s shrinking armies
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'Slayer of all slayers': Tributes flow for dead Gisborne fishermen
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stolz said the men were loved, well respected and will be missed.
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Vietnam, Malaya and Korea veterans tell of health 'injustices'
A five-year study will be presented to support military claim.
Cut-price anti-drone weapon could be ready next year
Financial Times: Thales-led radio frequency directed energy weapon costs just 20c per use.
What it's like inside the PM's plane
With the NZDF's 757s past their best-before date, what are they like inside?
Winston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludes
Ministers have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.
Luxon and Japanese PM strike intel-sharing deal as Putin visits North Korea
NZ and Japan to work more closely on defence.
Letters: David Seymour out of his depth on school lunch debate
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'We cannot just be an observer' - Luxon keen to up ante on defence
PM wants to NZ and Japan to share more intelligence and defence capability.
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PM announces new efforts to enforce sanctions against North Korea
Christopher Luxon is due to meet Japan's Defence Minister this afternoon.
PM's plane woes risk denting NZ's international reputation, says law expert
Christopher Luxon was forced to use a commercial flight for his official trip.
Editorial: Government must make tough call on ageing Boeings
OPINION: It's time someone bit the bullet and bought a new plane.
Government pledges to streamline 'granny flat' rules
Winston Peters fronted today's post-Cabinet press conference.
Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders
Financial Times: Companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year.
NZDF plane breaks down: Air NZ flight diverted for delegation; PM may always fly commercial
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's meeting with Japanese counterpart unaffected.
France sends armoured vehicles with machine gun capability to New Caledonia
The police in New Caledonia have a new weapon in their arsenal.
Kiwis can soon be recruited for Australian Defence Force
New Zealanders, Americans and Brits will soon be able to apply.
China’s army tests gun-toting version of robot dog
Financial Times: Debut of the robo-dog which the army has equipped with an assault rifle.
Nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test rings out on Kiwis' phones
The alert was broadcast to all capable phones across Aotearoa.
Sword of Te Arawa hero Haane Manahi returned to his Iwi
Special ceremony marks changes at top of New Zealand Defence Force.
More Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visits
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Leaders ‘hōhā’ at lacking tikanga Māori at Monte Cassino
NZDF have done what they’re supposed to, but left Māori out - Ngāti Kahungunu chairman.
'Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experience
First evacuees say they are very grateful to be back in New Zealand.