Major projects
A major renewal of defence capital equipment is under way. The key features of this capital acquisition programme are outlined below.
Capability delivered
- Boeing 727 Replacement
- Defence Headquarters Building
- Medium Range Anti-Armour Weapon
- Very Low Level Air Defence Cueing System
- Light Operational Vehicles
- Multi-Role Vessel
- Improvised Explosive Device Disposal
Projects approved and in the acquisition phase
- Boeing 757 Modification
- Patrol Vessels
- Special Operations Capability
- P-3 Mission Management, Communication and Navigation Systems Upgrades
- C-130 Life Extension
- Medium Utility Helicopter Capability
- Ohakea Essential Infrastructure Programme
- Ohakea Base Taxiways Reconstruction
- Replacement of Devonport Naval Base 60Hz Naval Power Generation and Reticulation
- Replacement of Devonport Naval Base Fuel Installation Facilities
- C-130 Self-Protection
- ANZAC Class Close-In Weapon System Upgrade and Refurbishment
- Training/Light Utility Helicopter Capability
- Night Vision Equipment
Projects approved in principle
- Advanced Pilot Training Capability (B200 Replacement)
- ANZAC Class Platform Systems Upgrade
- ANZAC Class Self-Defence Upgrade
- Joint Command and Control System
- Ohakea Consolidation
Projects critical for the New Zealand Defence Force
- Joint Communications Modernisation
- Land Command & Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Projects essential for the New Zealand Defence Force
- P-3 Self-Protection
- Land Transport Capability Programme
Projects necessary for the New Zealand Defence Force
- P-3 Air-to-Surface Weapons
- New Zealand Defence Force Torpedo Replacement
- New Zealand Defence Force Satellite Communications Capability
Projects that have benefit for the New Zealand Defence Force but are less critical
- Remote Mine Detection
- Indirect Fire Support Weapon
- Infrastructure Projects
Projects previously classed as major projects and moved to the Defence Capital Programme – Minors
- High Preparedness Infantry Company
- Army Manoeuvre Range
- Army Engineering Equipment
- Combat Service Support Vehicles
- Direct Fire Support Weapon
- New Zealand Defence Force Weapon Replacement
The list does not indicate the order in which projects will be completed.
