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The Defence Capability Plan describes the Government's investment in Defence capability to industry, international partners and the New Zealand public. The Defence Capability Plan 2019 sets out the indicative planned investments in the New Zealand Defence Force out to 2030, while further identifying potential investments to be made after 2030.
The Women in the NZDF Report is an annual report providing transparency around the participation of women in the NZDF. The report includes NZDF’s gender-related strategic initiatives and highlights successes.
This Defence Assessment explores the links between climate change and security, and how climate change will be a driver for future Defence Force operations, particularly in the South Pacific region. It identifies actions Defence can take as part of a broader New Zealand Government work programme on climate change and sustainability, and underscores the importance of continuing to work with and learn from our Pacific partners in understanding and responding to the intensifying impacts of climate change.
NZDDP-D is the capstone NZDF doctrine publication, introducing the philosophical concept of military doctrine and its application by the NZDF. It focuses on the doctrinal components of New Zealand’s military strategy, but also describes the New Zealand approach to military activity at all levels.
The Strategic Defence Policy Statement recognises the full scope of value that Defence provides for New Zealand, across the Community, Nation, and World. The Policy Statement also articulates a set of principles to describe the Government's expectations for Defence and provide enduring policy guidance, examines developments in the strategic environment, and updates the Defence Force outcomes, principal roles, and priorities.
This Statement of Intent sets in place the foundation for how the Defence Force will deliver the Integrated Defence Force strategy by 2025. It focusses on the first phase of the 2025 journey.