Tag: defence_spending

Greenpeace Questions $22 Billion Frigate Plan Tied to US Military

16 Sep 2026 4:48 p.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

Greenpeace Aotearoa challenges New Zealand's planned frigate purchase, saying the $22 billion warships would serve the US military rather than New Zealand's own needs.

Politics and Government Military USA Economy Environment Climate Change Social Issues Greenpeace Aotearoa frigates Just Defence United States military defence spending Greenpeace
NZ Defence Force to Receive $4.2 Billion Boost in Budget 2025

22 May 2025 2:18 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

New Zealand's Defence Force is set to receive a substantial $4.2 billion funding increase in the upcoming Budget 2025, aimed at bolstering operations and key projects over the next four years.

Politics and Government Military Australasia Federal Government New Zealand Defence Force Budget 2025 Defence Spending Military Operations Cyber Security Boeing 757 Maritime helicopter