Royal New Zealand Navy details two-decade fleet modernization plan with crewed and uncrewed systems
By
Kate Tringham
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Summary
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) is undertaking a major two-decade fleet renewal program described as a "once in a generation opportunity" to transform the service. Commodore Brendon Clark outlined plans at the Combined Naval Event 2026 conference to deliver a modern combat-capable fleet integrating both crewed and uncrewed systems, reshaping force structure, training, infrastructure, and sustainment.
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