The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has welcomed the delivery of its last NH90 helicopter at Base Ohakea. The arrival brings the total number of NH90 helicopters in the fleet to eight. The NH90 is an advanced medium utility helicopter capable of undertaking a variety of roles including: search and rescue, disaster relief, transporting […]

The first RNZAF Beechcraft T-6C advanced trainer has made its first flight from Beechcraft’s Wichita facility in Kansas on June 10. The aircraft – NZ1401 – made the flight with a Beechcraft company crew at the controls and lasted two hours, and functionality checks such as flight performance and handling characteristics were conducted. It will […]

Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Government has given approval for the NZDF to seek a replacement for the Steyr rifle. “It is important NZDF personnel are well equipped and have effective modern rifles suited to today’s operational environment,” says Dr Coleman. “The Steyr rifle has served the NZDF well for over 20 years and […]