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EDGE Defence Limited has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of New Zealand Ocean Technology Limited (NZOT), marking an exciting new chapter in the company's 42-year history. Established more than four decades ago, NZOT is one of New Zealand's original and most respected underwater technology companies, supplying and supporting underwater vehicles (UUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), autonomous systems, diving equipment and specialist maritime capabil

For a long time, maritime capability has been discussed in fairly simple specifications: -How fast can a platform go? -How far can it travel? -How much can it carry? Those questions still matter. But reading New Zealand’s updated Maritime Security Strategy, it feels like the bigger question is starting to shift. The issue is not just what a platform can do on paper. It is whether the wider system can still understand, deter and respond in a maritime environment that is gettin

The recent launch of WHAI , EDGE Defence’s first all electric, jet powered uncrewed surface vessel (USV), marked an important step in demonstrating how rapidly deployable, low-observable maritime capability can be developed and brought to life. Developed in just two months, WHAI proves a simple point: Autonomous platforms are no longer the only constraint. They can be built quickly. They can integrate proven technologies. They can deliver meaningful capability at relatively l

Speed matters. Across New Zealand, Australia and the IndoPacific, defence and security sectors, the ability to move from idea to deployable capability is increasingly becoming a strategic advantage. Traditional capability acquisition cycles, often measured in years are no longer aligned with the pace of technological change. We know this. Defence knows this. At EDGE Defence, we have taken a different approach to demonstrate the art of the possible. We have collaborated with v

A small wooden crate on a trailer doesn’t look like much at first glance. Yet sometimes inside that crate sits a piece of equipment that determines whether a ship sails on schedule or sits alongside waiting for parts. This week the EDGE Defence team delivered a modular, skid-mounted DESMI pumping system to Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. The unit is set to be installed aboard a vessel during a tightly scheduled docking window. Like many maritime maintenance periods, the mar

Sydney, Australia – 5 December 2025 EDGE Defence Ltd, a New Zealand-based defence technology company, has announced the establishment of its Australian subsidiary, EDGE Defence Pty Ltd , with offices on Sydney’s North Shore . This strategic expansion extends EDGE Defence’s partnership with SH Defence (part of SH Group A/S, Denmark) , granting the company agency rights to represent SH Defence across the entire Australian territory . EDGE and SH Defence now operate across NZ, A

EDGE Defence Ltd is proud to announce its appointment as the official New Zealand agent for DESMI, covering both both the commercial marine and defence sectors. The agreement spans the full lifecycle of DESMI's world-class pumping solutions-new equipment sales, after-sales support, spares, and consumables - ensuring New Zealand customers now have direct access to one of the world’s most trusted marine engineering brands. DESMI shock and vibration certified pumps provide ultim

In the fast-evolving world of defence technology, modular design has become a game-changer. The marine sector are at the forefront of this revolution, crafting systems that are flexible, efficient, and ready for rapid deployment. The environment perfectly demands the solution that modular systems engineering delvier, but what exactly makes modular design so vital for naval applications? And how do these techniques transform the way marine engineering systems are built and mai

Defence Minister Judith Collins and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk unveil the new Strategy. Source: 1News. The release of New...

In the fast-paced world of defence technology, adaptability and efficiency are paramount. Systems must be reliable, easy to maintain, and...

EDGE Defence Ltd is proud to announce the signing of a formal agency agreement with SH Defence, part of SH Group A/S (Denmark). This...

EDGE Defence is proud to announce its successful registration with JOSCAR-AU (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register – Australia), a...

At EDGE Defence Ltd, we specialise in mission-critical systems designed to be interoperable by default. Our blog explores why interoperability is vital for the NZDF, what it means for our local industry, and how New Zealand can futureproof its defence sovereignty.

Hon Judith Collins, Minister for New Zealand Defence briefed a packed room of New Zealand Industry leaders on the changes under the DCP

a commitment of NZ$12 billion over the next four years—including NZ$9 billion in new spending—the plan aims to elevate defence spending to over 2% of GDP within eight years