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# ![@nzdefenceforce Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:youtube::UCXo4WugjobSnTIs9WnDE3qA.png) @nzdefenceforce NZ Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has been active in various exercises and operations, including Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, a major international military exercise. The NZDF has also been commemorating significant milestones, such as the 70th anniversary of the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) regiment. Additionally, NZDF personnel have been participating in training courses and operations in Papua New Guinea and other locations.

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**Social category influence**
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**Social topic influence**
[new zealand](/topic/new-zealand) #10, [air force](/topic/air-force) #53, [$sabr](/topic/$sabr) #17, [behind the](/topic/behind-the) #133, [te](/topic/te) #2333, [australia](/topic/australia) #1538, [as one](/topic/as-one) #11, [united states](/topic/united-states) #6086, [vehicles](/topic/vehicles) #344, [over the](/topic/over-the) #2340

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
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### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/youtube::UCXo4WugjobSnTIs9WnDE3qA/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 preparation NZ Defence Force"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KHdGXN5JRFE) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-06-05T21:04Z 93.9K followers, 53.8K engagements


"Grenade Machine Gun New Zealand Army"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=01DS3BLuLXI) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-05-14T00:36Z 93.9K followers, 28.6M engagements


"Boarding Operations - Combined Task Force XXX Royal New Zealand Navy"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=41a42-lezJA) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-09-08T06:00Z 93.9K followers, 3210 engagements


"Military underwater survey of Zealandia Royal New Zealand Navy"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HP_ZVf3X96A) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-08-11T06:00Z 93.9K followers, 11.8K engagements


"RRF417's final live field exercise New Zealand Army"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JQw_iiAEfuw) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-10-20T19:36Z 93.9K followers, 56.8K engagements


"Geared up for the mission New Zealand Army"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P66qVU3tSCA) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-07-15T04:06Z 93.9K followers, 100.2K engagements


"70 years of NZSAS NZ Defence Force"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Pzxc7khsZWY) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-06-09T20:06Z 93.9K followers, 32.5K engagements


"Vector Scorpion drone at Exercise Talisman Sabre XX New Zealand Army"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qNrfkgp3ZW0) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-07-26T00:38Z 93.9K followers, 3.2M engagements


"New Zealand Defence Force: NZSAS urban operations"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rxoa90SZouQ) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2022-11-21T23:34Z 93.9K followers, 3M engagements


"NZ Defence Force delivers infrastructure to Tokelau"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t3mKoiQXTv8) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2020-12-04T04:15Z 93.9K followers, 6949 engagements


"Unloading a simulator from a C-5M Super Galaxy Royal New Zealand Air Force"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2C05vK5h6l4) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-08-26T03:02Z 93.9K followers, 867.2K engagements


"New Zealand Army: Armoured Bushmaster"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=snztClaUDNs) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2023-05-25T02:26Z 93.9K followers, 1.9M engagements


"2nd 1st Farewell Their Fallen Comrades With A Huge Haka"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xI6TRTBZUMM) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2012-08-26T02:59Z 93.9K followers, 9M engagements


"Javelin Medium Range Anti-Armour Weapon New Zealand Army"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E6bA-giLt-4) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-09-04T03:02Z 93.9K followers, 60.3K engagements


"Seasprite helicopter transported for duty in Asia Royal New Zealand Navy"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ew7JhvDJWaA) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-09-19T02:58Z 93.9K followers, 1.2M engagements


"C-130J on exercise in Guam Royal New Zealand Air Force"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WgrYIbt0B98) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-07-31T02:12Z 93.9K followers, 35.1K engagements


"Ice cold comms in Tekapo New Zealand Army"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e2ng875oUQo) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-09-11T08:00Z 93.9K followers, 363.1K engagements


"NH90 on Exercise Talisman Sabre Royal New Zealand Air Force"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=i5Jl4KdaVCE) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-07-29T04:14Z 93.9K followers, 74.2K engagements


"Beyond the boom in Papua New Guinea New Zealand Army"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iRJz492sBCw) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-09-01T02:54Z 93.9K followers, 320.6K engagements


"NZDF Haka meets Gurkari Kukri Dance New Zealand Army"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jz1Q_wV0w6M) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2024-06-13T01:57Z 93.9K followers, 2.7M engagements


"New Zealand Army: XX hours as a recruit"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kD0qLOn-wGQ) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2022-11-01T23:14Z 93.9K followers, 471.1K engagements


"New Zealand Army: Exercise Torokiki 2022"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lcCMHqcGOuc) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2022-11-30T04:03Z 93.9K followers, 380.3K engagements


"Anzac-class frigates Royal New Zealand Navy"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mJYIjM8VGp0) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-10-21T23:30Z 93.9K followers, 13.7K engagements


"Flying into the Cook Islands for Ex Tropic Twilight New Zealand Defence Force"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nvJtbF-T930) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-09-25T01:55Z 92.1K followers, 182.2K engagements


"Army on Exercise Talisman Sabre New Zealand Army"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qU5-v_bD1Ao) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-07-31T20:35Z 93.9K followers, 131.9K engagements


"Mortar training course in Papua New Guinea New Zealand Army"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sPyPgC1Wm14) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-08-13T21:20Z 93.9K followers, 143.8K engagements


"New Zealand Army: Linton Military Camp Fitness Challenge"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y-uRjpmyXvI) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2023-05-18T01:00Z 92.1K followers, 27.9K engagements


"Mountain rescue Royal New Zealand Air Force"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zUSqTbrN1aY) [@nzdefenceforce](/creator/youtube/nzdefenceforce) 2025-08-14T22:06Z 93.9K followers, 191.2K engagements