2025 Aerospace Summit in Ōtautahi CANCELLED

Comrades, it is time to take action. The Aerospace Summit continues to rear its bloody head in Ōtautahi Christchurch, the Peace City of Aotearoa, despite continuous action and its undeniable ties to state-sanctioned murder and genocide. So this year, we are escalating.

More than 100 activists from up and down the motu will gather outside Te Pae on October 8th this year. We will stand together to deny entry to war criminals, war profiteers and the genocide-deniers that fund and support the conference of weapons and military partnerships disguised as aerospace companies. Will you stand for justice, peace, and an end to the deplorable links between the aerospace industry HERE AT HOME, and global mass destruction?

We need your support. Sign our conditional commitment form here – https://form.jotform.com/252521198000042 – we are already halfway to our goal! Invite your friends, family, anyone who like you takes a stance against violence and the murder of innocents. No more war profiteering on this soil!

Upcoming events related to this blockade:

• Documentary screening 21 September 6.30pm @ CWEA
• Information Webinar Tuesday 23 September 7:30pm – @peaceactionwgtn for info
• NVDA training – keep an eye out on @peace.action.otautahi

If you need more information, proof, convincing or simply riling up – check out our recent posts on @peace.action.otautahi, and the below information:

Companies present at the 2025 NZ Aerospace Summit:

Nova systems

“Nova Systems is currently engaged on the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter project to assist in undertaking Test & Evaluation (T&E) of this critical sovereign capability.” (F-35 fighter jets are used in Israel to bomb Gaza)

RAM3D

“We have been collaborating with Oceania Defence, a world leader in firearms suppressors since 2012. Oceania Defence relocated it’s business to RAM3D’s bespoke factory in Tauranga, NZ in July 2019, and the business relationship continued to go from strength to strength.” From https://www.ram3d.co.nz/defence/

Newspace Systems

“As warfare evolves and decisions become more data-driven, NewSpace will be central to keeping defense forces connected, adaptable, and ahead of the curve. By working closely with private companies, defense organizations can stay agile, resilient, and ready to confront the unpredictable challenges of the future. In this new era of defense, NewSpace is not just a supplement but the backbone of military operations.” From https://spacewatchafrica.com/newspace-the-new-backbone-for-defense/

NZAero

“With a proud heritage supporting the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 
NZAero Precision Engineering have expanded globally, partnering with industry leaders like Boeing, the RAAF and the US Navy. We offer solutions for a multitude of aircraft, including agricultural and military as well as aerospace projects.”

(Boeing is another massive weapons company)

Merlin partners with Northrop Grumman (massive weapons company): https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250729781601/en/Merlin-Signs-Agreement-with-Northrop-Grumman-Corporation-to-Advance-Next-Generation-Autonomous-Flight

Rocket Lab launches spy satellites for the US, also implicating us in violations of our Nuclear-Free policies: https://rocketlabmonitor.com/2022/10/14/rocket-lab-and-mbie-claims-contrary-to-us-military-and-contractors-statements/

More on Rocket Lab: https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/09-07-2025/what-is-rocket-lab-launching-into-space-and-why-are-people-angry-about-it

And: https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/11/15/rocketlabs-mahia-launches-linked-to-israeli-military-intelligence/

Wage peace, disrupt war.