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New Zealand Invests $2 Billion to Modernize Military

5/5/2025

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New Zealand is set to modernize its military with a groundbreaking $2 billion investment to replace its outdated Seasprite helicopters from the 1960s. This move is part of a larger $12 billion Defence Capability Plan, which also includes $957 million to enhance Defence Force operations, aiming to elevate defence spending beyond 2% of GDP by 2032.

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Story summary

New Zealand is set to modernize its military with a groundbreaking $2 billion investment to replace its outdated Seasprite helicopters from the 1960s. This move is part of a larger $12 billion Defence Capability Plan, which also includes $957 million to enhance Defence Force operations, aiming to elevate defence spending beyond 2% of GDP by 2032.