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Government confirms $2b for naval helicopter fleet replacement

Three companies are considered major contenders for tender process launched in 2023.

NZ Defence Force is replacing its Seasprite fleet used by Royal New Zealand Navy.

Nevil Gibson Mon, 05 May 2025

The Government’s weekend confirmation in its latest Defence Force announcement, that it is seeking a new fleet of naval helicopters, activates a tender process that started back in 2023.

The Ministry of Defence issued a request for information for its Maritime Helicopter Replacement project on

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Nevil Gibson Mon, 05 May 2025
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