Combined Task Force 150

Watch how HMNZS Te Kaha’s embarked Royal New Zealand Navy Seasprite helicopter will provide force protection during the ship's contribution to CTF 150.

In a world-first a Seasprite helicopter has launched a Penguin anti-ship guided missile. And, as expected, it was right on target.

Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) staff conduct training to build their knowledge and skills as they continue to combat illegal drug smuggling activities in the Middle East region. Headquarters staff from New Zealand, India, Singapore and Canada undertook visit boarding, search and seizure (VBSS) training with the United States Coast Guard in order to appreciate the boarding process and to build team work.

Denying terrorist and criminal organisations the funds to conduct illicit activities will be the primary aim of HMNZS Te Kaha, which sailed from Devonport Naval Base today for t...

A New Zealand-led naval task force in the Middle East has made its first drug bust of the year.

A senior Royal New Zealand Navy officer will lead international naval efforts against drug smuggling in the Middle East, where New Zealand will also contribute a frigate later i...

New Zealand is delivering a triple punch in the fight against narcotic smuggling in the Indian Ocean next year by taking command of an international task force and deploying a f...