Major projects
The Long-Term Development Plan and Defence Policy
- The LTDP sets out the defence acquisition projects that will enable the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to implement the Government's defence policy objectives.
In its 8 May 2001 Defence Statement, the Government stated that it is:
"building a modern, professional and well-equipped Defence Force with the necessary military capabilities across all three services to meet New Zealand's objectives... the New Zealand Defence Force is being reconfigured so that it is sustainable and affordable over the long-term. It will be able both to meet New Zealand's own defence and security needs, and to make a useful contribution when it is deployed." 1
- The Government's defence policy objectives are:
- to defend New Zealand and to protect its people, land, territorial waters, EEZ, natural resources and critical infrastructure;
- to meet our alliance commitments to Australia by maintaining a close defence partnership in pursuit of common security interests;
- to assist in the maintenance of security in the South Pacific and to provide assistance to our Pacific neighbours;
- to play an appropriate role in the maintenance of security in the Asia-Pacific region, including meeting our obligations as a member of the FPDA; and
- to contribute to global security and peacekeeping through participation in the full range of UN and other appropriate multilateral peace support and humanitarian relief operations.2
Long-Term Development Plan Priorities
- The projects under each category are:
Projects Approved and in Acquisition Phase
- Boeing 727 Replacement / Boeing 757 Modification
- Medium Range Anti-Armour Weapon
- Very Low Level Air Defence Cueing System
- Light Operational Vehicles
- Multi-Role Vessel
- Patrol Vessels
- Special Operations Capability
- Improvised Explosive Device Disposal
- P-3 Mission Management, Communication, and Navigation Systems Upgrades
- C-130 Life Extension
- New Defence Headquarters Building
- NZDF Medium Utility Helicopter Capability
Projects Approved in Principle by Government
- Joint Command and Control System
- NZDF Training/Light Utility Helicopter Capability
- Ohakea Consolidation
Projects Critical to Avoid the Failure of Policy
- Ohakea Base Taxiways Reconstruction
- Joint Communications Modernisation
- Army Tactical Trunk Communications
- Land Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
- Replacement of Devonport Naval Base 60hz Naval Power Generation and Reticulation
- Replacement of Devonport Naval Base Fuel Installation Facilities
- Advanced Pilot Training Capability (B200 Replacement)
Projects Essential to Avoid the Failure of Policy
- ANZAC Class Self-Defence Upgrade
- C-130 Self-Protection
- P-3 Self-Protection
Projects Necessary to Avoid the Failure of Policy
- ANZAC Class Close-In Weapon System Upgrade and Refurbishment
- P-3 Air-to-Surface Weapons
- NZDF Torpedo Replacement
- ANZAC Class Platform Systems Upgrade
- NZDF Satellite Communications Capability
- General Service Vehicle Fleet Replacement
Projects that have Benefit but are Less Critical to Achieving Policy Objectives
- Short to Medium Range Aerial Patrol
- High Readiness Infantry Company
- Remote Mine Detection
- Indirect Fire Support Weapon
- Infrastructure projects
Projects Previously on the LTDP and moved to the Defence Capital Programme Minor
- Army Manoeuvre Range
- Army Engineering Equipment
- Combat Service Support Vehicles
- Direct Fire Support Weapon
- NZDF Weapon Replacement
- The list does not indicate the order in which projects will be completed.
- Government Defence Statement, 8 May 2001, A Modern, Sustainable Defence Force Matched to New Zealand’s Needs, p.2.
- Defence Policy Framework, June 2000, para.19.