Defence Long-Term Development Plan (LTDP)
(October 2008 Update)
2. The LTDP and Defence Policy
- The LTDP sets out the major capital acquisition projects that will enable the NZDF to implement the Government's defence policy objectives.
- In the 8 May 2001 Defence Statement, the Government stated that it is:
"building a modern, professional and well-equipped Defence Force with the necessary military capabilities across all three services to meet New Zealand's objectives... the New Zealand Defence Force is being reconfigured so that it is sustainable and affordable over the long-term. It will be able both to meet New Zealand's own defence and security needs, and to make a useful contribution when it is deployed." 1
- The Government's defence policy objectives are:
- to defend New Zealand and to protect its people, land, territorial waters, Exclusive Economic Zone, natural resources and critical infrastructure;
- to meet our alliance commitments to Australia by maintaining a close defence partnership in pursuit of common security interests;
- to assist in the maintenance of security in the South Pacific and to provide assistance to our Pacific neighbours;
- to play an appropriate role in the maintenance of security in the Asia-Pacific region, including meeting our obligations as a member of the Five Power Defence Arrangements; and
- to contribute to global security and peacekeeping through participation in the full range of UN and other appropriate multilateral peace support and humanitarian relief operations. 2
LTDP Projects
- LTDP projects are grouped in terms of:
- the stage they have reached in their acquisition cycle (categories A and B below); or
- whether they have received approval in principle from the Government (category C below); or
- projects that are under development (categories D-G below); or
- projects that are being managed under the Defence Capital Project Minor Programme and are either under acquisition or under development (category H below).
A. Capabilities Delivered3
- 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
B. Projects Approved and in Acquisition Phase4
- Boeing 757 Modification
- Patrol Vessels
- Special Operations Capability
- P-3 Mission Management, Communication, and Navigation Systems Upgrades
- C-130 Life Extension
- NZDF 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
- NZDF Training/Light Utility Helicopter Capability
- Night Vision Equipment
C. Projects Approved in Principle by the Government
- Advanced Pilot Training Capability (B200 Replacement)
- ANZAC Class Platform Systems Upgrade
- Joint Command and Control System
- Ohakea Consolidation
- ANZAC Class Self-Defence Upgrade
D. Projects Critical to Avoid the Failure of Policy
- Joint Communications Modernisation
- Land Command & Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
E. Projects Essential to Avoid the Failure of Policy
- P-3 Self-Protection
- Land Transport Capability Programme
F. Projects Necessary to Avoid the Failure of Policy
- P-3 Air-to-Surface Weapons
- NZDF Torpedo Replacement
- NZDF Satellite Communications Capability
G. Projects that have Benefit but are Less Critical to Achieving Policy Objectives
- Remote Mine Detection
- Indirect Fire Support Weapon
- Infrastructure Projects
H. Projects Previously on the LTDP and Moved to the Defence Capital Programme Minor
- High Preparedness Infantry Company
- Army Manoeuvre Range
- Army Engineering Equipment
- Combat Service Support Vehicles
- Direct Fire Support Weapon
- NZDF Weapon Replacement
- The list does not indicate the order in which projects will be completed.
- Government Defence Statement, 8 May 2001, A Modern, Sustainable Defence Force Matched to New Zealand’s Needs, p.2.
- Defence Policy Framework, June 2000, para.19.
- Projects within this category have progressed through the acquisition cycle, and have been or are being introduced into service.
- Projects within this category are being acquired.
