‘New Zealand’s unfair advantage in defence tech’ – even as Aussies gain foothold with NZDF

Chris KeallTechnology Editor/Senior Business Writer·NZ Herald·2 Oct, 2026 02:35 AM9 mins to read‌Syos has welcomed the cuts in red tape around testing uncrewed vehicles.Syos has welcomed the cuts in red tape around testing uncrewed vehicles.As protesters gathered outside the 2026 Aerospace Summit at Te Pae in Christchurch (with two arrests), the audience inside was being told that the industry’s ties with defence would only get stronger. Kea Aerospace founder and summit co-organiser Mark Rocket said as he opened the event, “The Government has