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'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'

MIQ operations faced leadership and communication challenges, causing confusion.

The Defence Minister was not expected to be in Parliament tomorrow.

Britain offered asylum to nearly 24,000 Afghan soldiers and families.

Two people were killed in drone attacks in the Lipetsk and Tula regions.

The Government plans to remove diversity requirements from the Public Service Act.

The Auditor-General warns that gifts risk public and Parliament confidence in the NZDF.

OPINION: As countries edge towards an arms race, our military isn't combat-ready.

'In an era of radical uncertainty, we can no longer take peace for granted' - British PM.

OPINION: Unlike NZ, Australia was under pressure domestically to support the US.

OPINION: There is unprecedented uncertainty in the current geopolitical climate.

Budget 2023 earmarked the thick end of $75 million for 50 new houses.

The explosion occurred while SDF members were assessing unexploded bombs.

Two former PMs questioned NZ's alignment with the US over China relations.

Defence Secretary vows to give Armed Forces more power online to target hostile states.

Nicholas Khoo and Reuben Steff say that the US balances China’s assertiveness.

The Defence Minister says New Zealand is a 'small price-taker' from the world.

More overseas deployments are likely with the funding boost.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was joined by Deputy PM Winston Peters and Minister of defence Judith Collins to make a pre-budget defence announcement. Video / Alex Burton

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to be joined by Defence Minister Judith Collins and deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters make a pre-Budget defence announcement.

OPINION: A leaner Cabinet could sharpen NZ's focus on key issues.

OPINION: Anzac Day highlights rising global tensions and the importance of peace efforts.

OPINION: The Defence Capability Plan overlooks key modern threats.

OPINION: The recognition comes on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

A final farewell was held for Corporal Rory Malone — killed in Afghanistan in 2012. Video \ Jason Dorday

OPINION: $12 billion does not go a long way in the defence world.

The plan reveals $12 billion in funding over the next four years.

Applications surged to 9702 in 2024 after the academic changes were made.

Autopilot oversight led to $100m Navy ship disaster on reef in Samoa, report says.