Afghanistan, May 5 -- New Zealand plans to invest $2 billion in new military helicopters as part of its defense strategy amid global tensions.
New Zealand has announced a $2 billion NZD investment to replace its aging naval helicopters, a decision to be included in the upcoming national budget. The country's defense officials highlighted the increasing global tensions as a primary reason for this move, emphasizing that New Zealand cannot afford to remain indifferent to the shifting international security dynamics.
Judith Collins, New Zealand's Defense Minister, stated that the funding is part of a broader initiative to increase the country's defense budget to 2% of GDP by 2033. This strategic investment aims to bolster the country's defen...