Combined Task Force 150

Once vessels of interest have been identified, HMNZS Te Kaha's highly trained boarding teams are tasked with accessing, searching and seizing illicit cargoes.

Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha has begun its anti-smuggling work in the Indian Ocean as part of the New Zealand-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) in the Middle East.

The New Zealand-led naval task force in the Indian Ocean continues to seize hauls of illegal drugs with an Indian Navy frigate the latest to intercept smugglers, recovering more...

The New Zealand-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) has made another successful drug bust off the coast of Oman.

A New Zealand-led multi-national maritime task force has made its second drug bust of the year, seizing 318kg of heroin and 83kg of methamphetamine in the Middle East with a str...

Watch how HMNZS Te Kaha’s embarked Royal New Zealand Navy Seasprite helicopter will provide force protection during the ship's contribution to CTF 150.

In a world-first a Seasprite helicopter has launched a Penguin anti-ship guided missile. And, as expected, it was right on target.

Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) staff conduct training to build their knowledge and skills as they continue to combat illegal drug smuggling activities in the Middle East region. Headquarters staff from New Zealand, India, Singapore and Canada undertook visit boarding, search and seizure (VBSS) training with the United States Coast Guard in order to appreciate the boarding process and to build team work.

Denying terrorist and criminal organisations the funds to conduct illicit activities will be the primary aim of HMNZS Te Kaha, which sailed from Devonport Naval Base today for t...

A New Zealand-led naval task force in the Middle East has made its first drug bust of the year.

A senior Royal New Zealand Navy officer will lead international naval efforts against drug smuggling in the Middle East, where New Zealand will also contribute a frigate later i...

New Zealand is delivering a triple punch in the fight against narcotic smuggling in the Indian Ocean next year by taking command of an international task force and deploying a f...