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Partnerships and engagements

International diplomacy and engagement is key for our Defence Force, both in contributing to New Zealand’s security and to maintaining the rules-based international system. Effective defence engagement also supports New Zealand’s broader foreign and economic policy objectives.

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27 June 2025

Commander US Space Command visits New Zealand

This week the Commander US Space Command General Stephen Whiting had a whirlwind visit to New Zealand, speaking with senior military leaders and meeting New Zealand Defence Forc...

This week the Commander US Space Command General Stephen Whiting had a whirlwind visit to New Zealand, speaking with senior military leaders and meeting New Zealand Defence Forc...

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16 June 2025

Anzac delegation rounds off Pacific tour with constructive Timor-Leste visit

New Zealand’s Chief of Army, Major General Rose King, and Australia’s Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, combined for a joint visit to Timor-Leste last week.

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12 June 2025

Army chiefs strengthen special ties with Fijian Forces

Australia’s Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart and his New Zealand Army counterpart Major General Rose King have met with senior Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) leaders in Suva this week to kick-start a week-long tour of the Pacific.

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6 June 2025, 3.26pm

Canada's Chief of Defence Staff visits New Zealand

The Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force, Air Marshal Tony Davies, hosted Canada’s Chief of Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan in Wellington as part of ongoing engagement between Canada and New Zealand.

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6 June 2025, 3.23pm

Australian Chief of Navy visits New Zealand

Royal New Zealand Navy's (RNZN) Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding, welcomed Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, Vice Admiral (VADM) Mark Hammond to Devonport Naval Base yesterday.

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Support to Middle East region

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Operation Resolution

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Anzac Day 2025

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Support to Ukraine

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Chinese Naval Task Group

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Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry

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Invictus Games 2025

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Operation Pacific Relief