No. 14 Squadron RNZAF

No. 14 Squadron RNZAF is a unit of the Royal New Zealand Air Force primarily responsible for maritime patrol, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Equipped with aircraft like the P-3K Orion, the squadron conducts maritime security, search and rescue, and environmental monitoring missions. Their role is vital for safeguarding New Zealand’s waters, detecting threats, and supporting international operations. The squadron has a history dating back to the 1950s and has evolved to maintain a modern, capable maritime patrol force to ensure national defense and security perceptions are maintained.