New Zealand will buy US helicopters in a $1.6B military aircraft spending package

Defence Helicopter, Plane Decisions Announced

Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced investment decisions of $2.7 billion, with the MH-60R Seahawk the preferred option to replace the existing maritime helicopters.

Govt confirms replacements for ageing Defence Force aircraft

The government has revealed the planes chosen to replace the Defence Force's ageing 757s, and a fleet of helicopters to be based on New Zealand's...

New Zealand to spend $2 billion for US maritime helicopters, Airbus jets

This decision will ensure New Zealand has a critical combat-capable, interoperable and dependable fleet. Read more at straitstimes.com.

New Zealand will spend $1.6B on military aircraft in a plan to double the defense budget

New Zealand's government has announced new military spending of $1.6 billion to replace aging planes and helicopters.

Judith Collins and Winston Peters reveal new $2.7b planes and helicopters

Judith Collins and Winston Peters have revealed the planes chosen to replace the Defence Force's ageing 757s, and a fleet of helicopters to be based on NZ's frigates.

New planes, helicopters with Hellfire missiles, on investment list

The Government’s breakdown-prone 757 fleet will be replaced with two extra-long-range Airbus planes as part of a $2.7 billion defence investment. Five MH-60R...