The New Zealand Army is embracing the race to the latest drone technology. 

A tri-service team is being sent to the UK for the Military Drone Racing Tournament. 

It aims to develop the Defence Force’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities as drones become a key part of combat systems.  

Major Richard Adams, the NZ Army’s lead on Uncrewed Aerial Systems, told Mike Hosking that if you look at what’s happening in Ukraine at the moment, every six months looks completely different to the last, given the way this technology is changing. 

He says they’re looking to adapt as quickly as possible, so they have the most up to date equipment available to their people.  

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