Thursday, September 3, 2026

Latest updates


We frequently pubish short updates of relevance to New Zealand and Indo-Pacific Defence and Security affairs. Where these are sourced from public, private, or community sector organisation media releases, our editing processes seek to remove any non-factual or non-evidenced content.


EDGE Defence acquires New Zealand Ocean Technology

EDGE Defence Limited acquires 100% of the share capital of long-established specialist underwater technology company New Zealand Ocean Technology Limited.

New Zealand and Australian Armies reaffirm enduring relationship

The New Zealand Army last Thursday reinforced its long-standing commitment with Australia with signing of renewed Plan ANZAC in Canberra.

New border security funding for Customs

Budget 2026 includes investment in defensive equipment, training for staff, and more capacity to store and manage seized illicit goods.

Human-machine teaming makes NZ aviation education take-off

Technology consultancy Latent and Massey University team up to offer a timely new online short course exploring Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T).

2026 Perceptions of Asia survey surprises

New Zealanders are shifting how they view the world, with Asia emerging a focus of economic, political, and security thinking.