New Zealand navy receives a boost under 2025 Defence Capability Plan

New Zealand has not been regarded as a military great power so far. The small country with just over five million inhabitants has long relied on its geographical isolation, proximity to Australia and strong international partnerships. But this is changing now.

New Zealand navy receives a boost under 2025 Defence Capability Plan

The New Zealand government published its Defence Capability Plan (DCP) on 7 April, a document that had been delayed for many months. The DCP is essentially a blueprint listing investment in the military for the next 15 years, aligning with national strategy. The plan includes much-needed boosts to naval capabilities. At the launch of the DCP, Prime Minister Chris Luxon said, “Global tensions are increasing rapidly, and New Zealand has stepped up…

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Announcement was made by the Prime Minister this Thursday, after the Council of Ministers

New Zealand to boost defence spending - Asian Military Review

The New Zealand government has released details of its new Defence Capability Plan (DCP), which will see a significant boost to the country’s defence spending in the next financial year to NZ$9 billion (US$5 billion). The new DCP also calls for defence spending to be raised to around 2% of GDP over the next four […] The post New Zealand to boost defence spending appeared first on Asian Military Review.