New Zealand to replace navy helicopters over 'global tensions'
Wellington (AFP) May 4, 2025 New Zealand announced on Sunday a US$1.2 billion plan to replace its ageing navy helicopters, part of a major defence overhaul in response to rising "global tensions". Defence Minister Judith Collins said the funding was the first tranche of the government's renewed commitment to ramp up defence spending. A US$5 billion plan for new spending over 10 years unveiled last month also include
Wellington (AFP) May 4, 2025
New Zealand announced on Sunday a US$1.2 billion plan to replace its ageing navy helicopters, part of a major defence overhaul in response to rising "global tensions".
Defence Minister Judith Collins said the funding was the first tranche of the government's renewed commitment to ramp up defence spending.
A US$5 billion plan for new spending over 10 years unveiled last month also include
New Zealand announced on Sunday a US$1.2 billion plan to replace its ageing navy helicopters, part of a major defence overhaul in response to rising "global tensions".
Defence Minister Judith Collins said the funding was the first tranche of the government's renewed commitment to ramp up defence spending.
A US$5 billion plan for new spending over 10 years unveiled last month also include 
