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We're a force for New Zealand

HMNZS Aotearoa seen bow on in grey green Antarctic seas which meet grey and cloudy skies about halfway. Light sea ice floats ahead of the ship and a distant flat topped, square angled ice shelf projects into the scene from the right.

We’re a force for science and discovery

We’re a force for New Zealand

We are a combat-capable force, trained, equipped, and ready to respond every hour of the day, every day of the year.

We are comprised of

15263

regular force personnel, reserves and civilian employees.

Our people, structure and leadership

We utilise a diverse range of modern military equipment.

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