Government of Fiji

New Capabilities

Approved maritime security strategy; reviewing NZ uncrewed vessel surveillance data

Australia will give Fiji Bluebottle surveillance boats as permanent Fijian assets, with the first expected in early 2027. The 7.5-metre craft run on solar, wind and wave power, can stay at sea for up to six months, and carry radar, sonar and cameras.

Updated Oct 25

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: Declared national emergency and expanded prevention services

Fiji's Cabinet declared HIV a national emergency on September 16, 2026, under a law last used during the COVID-19 pandemic. One in 60 Fijian adults carries the virus, and new diagnoses in 2025 hit 2,016, a 12-fold increase since 2010.

Updated Oct 4