Wellington, May 4, 2025 (AFP) - New Zealand to replace navy helicopters over 'global tensions'

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2025-05-04

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 includes investment into missiles, cyber security and drones. It wi......

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