Our Future
The Air Force is entering a hugely exciting and challenging phase. In the next decade, we will introduce into service more than thirty new or significantly upgraded aircraft and completely revamp RNZAF Base Ohakea into a modern, state-of-the-art operational base.
// STRATEGIC PLAN
The future of the RNZAF is the brightest it has been for many years with the government committed to spending over $1.6 billion on new or upgraded equipment and facilities together with the personnel needed to achieve our many roles and tasks. We will move from a baseline of mid-twentieth century aircraft, equipment and infrastructure to modern and, in many cases, leading-edge technology.
The challenge ahead is to maintain a high level of operational output while, at the same time, introducing these new capabilities. Our Strategic Plan details how we will meet that challenge. The principal outcome is to have all of our new and upgraded capabilities fully operational by 2015.