NZDF assumes leadership of the multinational Pacific Response Group from ADF.

The entities involved

• New Zealand Defence Force →

  combined military forces of New Zealand

  • NZDF deployed for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief in the Cook Islands, conducting surveys on Penrhyn and working with Vanuatu engineers.Tue 22:14
  • The New Zealand Defence Force is conducting maritime surveillance operations in the Exclusive Economic Zone near Penrhyn and the Cook Islands.Tue 22:14
• Australian Defence Force →

  combined military forces of Australia

  • An inquiry into allegations of war crimes involving the Australian Defence Force in Afghanistan was initiated on May 29, 2026.Sat 18:27
  • The Australian Defence Force provides defense services for the nation.Thu 06:09

Related events

• New Zealand Defence Force deployed naval vessels in the Indo-Pacific.Sep 21
• New Zealand Defence Force participated in a US military exercise held in Chile.Aug 16
• RAAF and ADF are sustaining air and missile defence systems, including Hunter, in the Indo-Pacific.Jul 8
• The Australian Defence Force utilizes the core functions of the Army.Thu 06:09
• Garin Golding met with the NZDF Chief at Devonport Naval Base to discuss growing defence ties and cooperation.Sep 14