Surveillance assets from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and New Zealand Customs Service have been in action across the Pacific in August, helping regional partners safeguard their waters and protect vital ocean resources. 03 September, 2026 At the request of the Government of Fiji, the jointly owned Royal New Zealand Navy and Customs UncrewedContinue reading “NZDF teams with Customs to monitor Pacific regions”
Category Archives: Fijian Military
Fiji Navy conducts exercise, Bougainville
Local News | Published: 21 hours ago | Last Updated: 23 hours ago | By Ana Madigibuli THE Republic of Fiji Navy has tested its ability to detect, coordinate and respond to a simulated maritime threat during the Maritime Phase of Exercise Bougainville 2026. This was through a recent exercise that brought together national agencies, patrol vessels, small boats, naval divers,Continue reading “Fiji Navy conducts exercise, Bougainville”
Fiji Navy strengthens maritime surveillance with second phase of Uncrewed Vessel trials
Priya Nand · 23/08/2026 The Fiji Navy is strengthening its maritime surveillance capabilities with the second phase of trials involving Uncrewed Surface Vessels in Fijian waters. The Republic of Fiji Military Forces, through the Fiji Navy and in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Navy and New Zealand Defence Force, is conducting the proof-of-concept trials. TheContinue reading “Fiji Navy strengthens maritime surveillance with second phase of Uncrewed Vessel trials”
HMAS Choules delivers Bushmaster fleet to Fiji
A Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle bound for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces is loaded onto HMAS Choules in Brisbane, Queensland. Photo: ABIS Lucinda Allanson Fourteen Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles have been delivered to Fiji under a month-long deployment in the South West Pacific. The vehicles and spare parts were ferried by Royal Australian NavyContinue reading “HMAS Choules delivers Bushmaster fleet to Fiji”
Fiji works to recover patrol boat that ran aground after being gifted by Australia
Locals say the stretch of water where the RFNS Puamau ran aground is dangerous. (Supplied)© Provided by ABC News (AU) Amission to salvage a boat that ran aground on its maiden voyage after Australia gifted it to Fiji has begun, with efforts underway to minimise any environmental impacts including a potential oil spill. Fiji’s navy saidContinue reading “Fiji works to recover patrol boat that ran aground after being gifted by Australia”
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