Category Archives: Frigates – ANZAC Class –

Monitoring and surveillance activities by New Zealand against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers

https://www.mofa.go.jp/press/release/pressite_000001_02637.html September 8, 2026 Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS TE MANA(Source: New Zealand Ministry of Defence)

Babcock Australasia, Saab Australia selected as frigate capability life cycle manager for Anzac Class frigates

Naval – 02 September 2026 – By: Robert Dougherty Anzac Class frigates HMA Ships Stuart and Ballarat sail through Sydney Harbour during the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review 2026. Photo: POIS David Cox Babcock Australasia, partnering with Saab Australia, has been selected as the frigate capability life cycle manager to deliver critical asset management, engineering, and supplyContinue reading “Babcock Australasia, Saab Australia selected as frigate capability life cycle manager for Anzac Class frigates”

Royal New Zealand Navy Task Group comprising of frigate HMNZS Te Mana (F111) and fleet oiler HMNZS Aotearoa (A11)

Meanwhile the Royal New Zealand Navy Task Group comprising of frigate HMNZS Te Mana (F111) and fleet oiler HMNZS Aotearoa (A11) which had participated in RIMPAC 2026 is now headed to the Indo-Pacific as part of a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) deployment to the region to carry out joint operations, exercises and engagements throughout the Indo-Pacific from AugustContinue reading “Royal New Zealand Navy Task Group comprising of frigate HMNZS Te Mana (F111) and fleet oiler HMNZS Aotearoa (A11)”

U.S., Allies Hold Major Ballistic Missile Defense Drill; New Zealand Starts Pacific Patrol

Dzirhan Mahadzir – August 18, 2026 11:38 AM U.S. 3rd Fleet, multinational partners and the Missile Defense Agency wrapped up ballistic missile defense exercise Pacific Dragon 2026 on Saturday around the Hawaiian Islands. Meanwhile, the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Task Group which had earlier participated in the Rim of the Pacific 2026 will carryContinue reading “U.S., Allies Hold Major Ballistic Missile Defense Drill; New Zealand Starts Pacific Patrol”

New Zealand warships in S. Korea

General 11:44 August 20, 2026