Royal New Zealand Air Force.
air force component of the New Zealand Defence Force
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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A 2017 joint military exercise took place around Guam involving personnel from Canada, Australia, US, Japan, and South Korea.Some support3 reports
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The Royal New Zealand Air Force provided relief support following the Kaikōura earthquake.Some support5 reports
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Johnston, a Squadron Leader in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, is currently involved in operations utilizing NHIndustries helicopters.Some support1 report
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A joint exercise between the United States Air Force and the Royal New Zealand Air Force strengthened interoperability and preparedness.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Royal New Zealand Air Force conducts fishery patrols in Fijian waters, with Suva serving as the medical assessment center.Some support2 reports
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A search operation is underway in Fulaga due to an overdue vessel.Some support2 reports
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New Zealand Army and Royal New Zealand Air Force conducted joint combat training exercises in the Pacific region.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Royal New Zealand Air Force component was involved in a domino effect triggered by the conflict in the Middle East.Some support1 report
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An aircraft connected to the Royal New Zealand Air Force was found to have been built in Filton and used a former service location in Bristol.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Stephanie Wood discusses the history of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, including the service of Pilot Officer Peter Brown during World War II.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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RNZAF operates C-130J Hercules during joint exercises in the Alaskan environment alongside the USAF.Some support1 report
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The Royal New Zealand Air Force provided support for international maritime rescue operations and conducted a separate rescue mission in the area of Fiji and Kiribati.Some support1 report
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The Wānaka airshow was pulled by both organizers and the Royal New Zealand Air Force due to rising fuel costs.Some support1 report
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Around Royal New Zealand Air Force this week
News at the entities that move Royal New Zealand Air Force most-
United States Air Force OperationalBoeing provides weapon systems officers and pilots for operations at Edwards Air Force Base, with Alexander Davis being from Lancaster.Moves Royal New Zealand Air Force
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Hercules StructuralThe Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) utilized a C-130 Hercules aircraft for air mobility operations.Moves Royal New Zealand Air Force
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Royal Australian Air Force OperationalL3Harris received a contract modification, funded by Australia, to develop a Next Generation Jammer Low Band system for the U.S. Navy.Moves Royal New Zealand Air Force
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Alaska OperationalSolitario Resources Corp. operates zinc mining projects in Alaska, Colorado, and Peru.Moves Royal New Zealand Air Force
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NHIndustries StructuralGermany utilizes NATO strategic airlift, while Parliament approves funding for RTX defense purchases and German navy upgrades NH90 simulators.Moves Royal New Zealand Air Force
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United States Navy OperationalVice President Anthony Gist served in active duty in the United States Navy starting in September 2026.Moves Royal New Zealand Air Force
Connections
The 21 strongest of 32, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Johnston Structural
Johnston serves as a Squadron Leader within the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
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Mark Chadwick Structural
Mark Chadwick serves as the Detachment Commander within the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
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Hercules Structural
The Royal New Zealand Air Force operates the C-130J Hercules, establishing a functional dependency on the infrastructure.
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New Zealand Army Operational
The two services conduct joint combat training exercises and coordinate operational readiness with ground forces.
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Royal Australian Air Force Operational
The two air forces actively coordinate and participate in joint multinational training exercises and partnerships.
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Alaska Operational
The Royal New Zealand Air Force conducts air combat training exercises utilizing operational areas within Alaska.
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NHIndustries Structural
RNZAF utilizes helicopters manufactured by NHIndustries.
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United States Navy Operational
The two entities participated together in the multinational Valiant Shield exercise.
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United States Air Force Operational
The two air forces engage in joint exercises to strengthen interoperability and preparedness.
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Fiji Operational
The Royal New Zealand Air Force provides operational support, including rescue and patrol duties, within Fijian waters and its Exclusive Economic Zone.
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Australian Defence Force Operational
The two air forces maintain strengthened operational cooperation, specifically in the space domain.
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Stephanie Wood Mentioned together
Stephanie Wood discusses the history of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
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Peter Brown Mentioned together
Pilot Officer Peter Brown served in the Royal New Zealand Air Force during World War II.
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Guam Shared context
The Royal New Zealand Air Force conducts military exercises and training near Guam.
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Norfolk Island Shared context
RNZAF utilized Norfolk Island as a transit point for its operational missions.
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Middle East Shared context
The operational context of the Royal New Zealand Air Force is influenced by geopolitical events occurring in the Middle East.
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Kaikōura Transactional
RNZAF provided disaster relief support to Kaikōura following the earthquake.
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Fulaga Shared context
The Royal New Zealand Air Force conducts SAR operations within the location of Fulaga.
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Kiribati Shared context
The Royal New Zealand Air Force conducted a rescue mission within the area of Kiribati.
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Pacific region Shared context
The Royal New Zealand Air Force operates within the geopolitical context of the Pacific region, as demonstrated in training scenarios.
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Cook Islands Operational
The Royal New Zealand Air Force conducts search and rescue operations in the Cook Islands region.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- A 2017 joint military exercise took place around Guam involving personnel from Canada, Australia, US, Japan, and South Korea.
- The Royal New Zealand Air Force provided relief support following the Kaikōura earthquake.
- Johnston, a Squadron Leader in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, is currently involved in operations utilizing NHIndustries helicopters.
- A joint exercise between the United States Air Force and the Royal New Zealand Air Force strengthened interoperability and preparedness.
August 2026
4 events- Royal New Zealand Air Force conducts fishery patrols in Fijian waters, with Suva serving as the medical assessment center.
- A search operation is underway in Fulaga due to an overdue vessel.
- New Zealand Army and Royal New Zealand Air Force conducted joint combat training exercises in the Pacific region.
- The Royal New Zealand Air Force component was involved in a domino effect triggered by the conflict in the Middle East.
July 2026
1 eventShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
4 events- An aircraft connected to the Royal New Zealand Air Force was found to have been built in Filton and used a former service location in Bristol.
- RNZAF operates C-130J Hercules during joint exercises in the Alaskan environment alongside the USAF.
- The Royal New Zealand Air Force provided support for international maritime rescue operations and conducted a separate rescue mission in the area of Fiji and Kiribati.
- The Wānaka airshow was pulled by both organizers and the Royal New Zealand Air Force due to rising fuel costs.