New Zealand Selects MH-60R Seahawk and Airbus A321XLR to Renew Aircraft Fleets

On 21 August 2025, the New Zealand Government announced its preferred options to replace two critical elements of the NZDF’s air fleet. The MH-60R Seahawk has been identified as the future maritime helicopter, while two Airbus A321XLRs will replace the ageing Boeing 757 transport aircraft. More than NZD 2 billion has been budgeted for the Seahawk purcha…