The Penguin was launched by a No. 6 Squadron RNZAF Seasprite Helicopter whilst it was on operations with HMNZS Te Kaha in the Arabian Gulf, on Feb. 18, 2025. HMNZS Te Kaha is one of New Zealand's two ...

In a world first, the Royal New Zealand Air Force has test-fired a guided missile from a Seasprite helicopter during a live-fire exercise in theTasman Sea. The Penguin anti-ship guided missile, which ...

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) continues its much-needed modernisation with the recent induction of its newest ...

including taking Joe for a flight in an NH90 helicopter. “I thought it was a ride, and they turned up and insisted I was flying it,” Faram said. The only two other non-RNZAF pilots to operate ...

The Air Force Museum at Wigram in Christchurch has welcomed the delivery of the RNZAF’s first C-130H Hercules, one of five that were officially retired on January 31. The aircraft, NZ7001, earned a ...

A series of farewell flypasts, conducted by the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF’s) 40 Sqn, followed around the nation on 3 and 4 February. Four of its retired C-130Hs will be located at ...

In what was quite a sight for people in Christchurch today, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) No. 40 Squadron has safely delivered NZ7001, the first C-130H Hercules flown by the RNZAF ...

The Penguin was launched by a No. 6 Squadron RNZAF Seasprite Helicopter whilst it was on operations with HMNZS Te Kaha in the Arabian Gulf, on Feb. 18, 2025. HMNZS Te Kaha is one of New Zealand ...