| Date | Oct. 16, 2026 |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| Force | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
| Aircraft | MH-60R Seahawk (SH-60 Seahawk) |
| Event type | Ordered |
| Change | +5 ordered |
New Zealand has signed an agreement with the United States Government to buy five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters with associated systems and weapons, the New Zealand Ministry of Defence announced on 16 October 2026. The helicopters will be delivered from 2030 and will operate from the Navy's frigates; the project carries NZ$1,648 million in capital and an average of NZ$110 million a year in operating funding over ten years, including temporary infrastructure at RNZAF Base Auckland in Whenuapai. According to Opex360, the Seahawks will replace the five SH-2G(I) Super Seasprites New Zealand bought from Australia.
New Zealand signed on 16 October to buy five MH-60R Seahawks, delivered from 2030, to replace its five SH-2G Super Seasprites, bringing the naval Seahawk family to 15 operators in GlobalMilitary.net's data while the Seasprite is left with 17 helicopters and three operators.
