Government Moves to Buy Local Strike Drones as Lower-Cost Alternative to Missiles

Government moves to buy local strike drones as lower-cost alternative to missiles

The government is moving to buy strike drones that drop bombs on a target and wants to get them locally if it can.

New Zealand military seeks to buy ‘one-way strike drones’

Plans to retool its military for modern warfare include investments in cheaper alternatives to conventional missiles.

NZ to buy strike drones in defence modernisation

Strike drones worth up to $A249 million are being eyed by the New Zealand government under its Defence Capability Plan.

Defence Force ‘modernising’ with one way strike drones

The Government is beginning the process of acquiring long-range strike drones for the New Zealand Defence Force.

New Zealand to purchase strike drones as part of defence modernisation

SYDNEY, July 29 (Reuters) - New Zealand plans to purchase long-range one-way strike drones with ​a preference for local ‌suppliers, Defence Minister Chris Penk said on Wednesday, as it looks to boost local manufacturers and ‌bolster ​defence capability...

Defence Force To Modernise With Strike Drones

Defence is increasingly being viewed as a driver that can create skilled jobs, boost economic and regional growth, and through partnership strengthen innovation and high-value industry, Mr Penk says.