Chen Chuanren October 05, 2026 SINGAPORE—New Zealand has issued a tender for a shipborne uncrewed aerial system (UAS) to conduct patrol and surveillance missions in the Southern Ocean, as Wellington seeks to expand its ability to monitor the country’s large maritime area of responsibility. More here – https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/new-zealand-seeks-polar-capable-shipborne-uas
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New Zealand, Australia sign pact to deepen naval cooperation
By Nick Lee-Frampton – Sep 29, 2026, 11:25 PM A New Zealand Navy frigate (HMNZS Te Mana (F111) ) dwarfs a vintage sailing ship (F Tucker Thompson), in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, in February 2023. (Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) signed “PlanContinue reading “New Zealand, Australia sign pact to deepen naval cooperation”
Navy sailor finds her problem-solving niche with NZ Navy A childhood dream of a career in the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has sparked a lot of satisfaction and pride for Able Marine Technician (Electrical) Dana Costello.
08 MARCH, 2024 Growing up in Nelson, she had a deep love of the ocean and wanted to join the Navy since she was 12 years old; her father was a Marine Technician, and she wanted to be like him. “I have a passion for problem-solving, getting my hands dirty, pulling things apart and fixingContinue reading “Navy sailor finds her problem-solving niche with NZ Navy A childhood dream of a career in the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has sparked a lot of satisfaction and pride for Able Marine Technician (Electrical) Dana Costello.”
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