New Zealand can no longer take its security for granted, says defence minister as military spending rises

New Zealand can no longer take its security for granted, says defence minister as military spending rises

New Zealand could move faster towards its target of spending 2 per cent of GDP on defence if security conditions warrant it, Defence Minister Chris Penk tells CNA.

Maritime security in focus as New Zealand unveils $933.15m defence funding

The New Zealand government has announced NZ$1.58bn ($933.15m) in new funding for the Defence Force in its 2026 budget.The post Maritime security in focus as New Zealand unveils $933.15m defence funding appeared first on Naval Technology.