30116 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 13 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	30116 (2026)
Question asked:	28 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Teanau Tuiono
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Penk
Answer received:	06 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_30116_2026
Document guid:	a4f35890-e7dc-4247-b4aa-72c87f2d1235

30116 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Defence: How many meetings, if any, has Chief of Defence Force had with Lockheed Martin or Elbit Systems by date and title?

Hon Chris Penk: The Chief of Defence Force (CDF) has not had any meetings with Elbit Systems. CDF has had three meetings with Lockheed Martin on the following occasions: 21/11/2024 - Trentham Military Camp and Linton Military Camp, visiting facilities. 03/07/2025 - HQNZDF, in person meeting. 08/07/2025 - HQNZDF, in person meeting.