Defence is supported by strong relationships with suppliers. Business and industry are key to the Ministry’s work as we deliver new, replace and upgrade capability for the New Zealand Defence Force.
E tautokona ana te waonga e ngā hononga kaha ki ngā kaituku rawa. Ka noho matua te pakihi me te ahumahi ki te mahi a te Manatū i a mātou e tuku ana i te āheinga hou, ka whakakapi, ka whakahou rānei i te āheinga mō Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa.
Defence capability includes, but is not limited to platforms, equipment, systems and training. Businesses and industry, their people, skills and experience can also offer opportunities for innovation and consideration of new and emerging technologies.
Working together
Working together
We work with companies from around the world. Recent major capability has been delivered from:
- the Republic of Korea, HMNZS Aotearoa
- the United States, the P-8A Poseidon fleet
- New Zealand-based companies delivering infrastructure at RNZAF Base Ohakea for the P-8A capability
- Australia, the new Bushmaster fleet of protected vehicles.
While the Ministry’s Capability Delivery Division works directly with prime contractors to deliver large and complex projects, primes then generally engage with subcontractors who support delivery of the capability.
Defence focuses on value for money over the whole life of an asset, so a complementary mix of international and local suppliers involved in delivering capability is common and a range of opportunities for local industry exist. For example, support for a capability throughout its life is almost always New Zealand-based, and supporting infrastructure may form part of the requirements.
New Zealand industry is also an important partner of the New Zealand Defence Force, delivering equipment and integrated logistic support, and supporting their ongoing sustainment of capability and infrastructure.
And while a small proportion of the market, New Zealand industry has an important role in the Trans-Tasman Defence market, recognised under the Closer Economic Relationship Agreement with Australia, and is a key part of supporting regional resilience in supply chains.
Ultimately, Defence depends on its commercial and industry partners and understands that by engaging well with business, value is created that would not otherwise exist.
Industry
News
UAS for Army
Defence has contracted three companies to supply Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Remote Ground Sensor systems for New Zealand Army use from 2024.
Replacing domestic Unimogs
Defence has launched a market research project to replace the New Zealand Defence Force’s domestic support vehicle fleet, which is currently made up of Unimog trucks and Mitsubishi Tritons.
Industry Awards
Annual awards which highlight and reward the contribution made by industry to Defence.