NZ Government Releases New Defense Industrial Strategy

Government unveils strategy for the defence industry

The plan will lift New Zealand's defence spending to more than 2 percent in the next eight years with the Defence Minister seeking to have New Zealand develop weapons for export.

Govt plan to make weapons for export

Defence Minister Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ Defence Minister Judith Collins wants to see New Zealand develop lethal weapons for international export through the help of tech companies.

Govt unveils defence industry push to double spending, grow Kiwi firms

Defence Minister Judith Collins and Associate Minister Chris Penk say the strategy will future-proof the NZDF and strengthen economic opportunities.

Building A Strong And Resilient Defence Industry

“Earlier this year we released the 2025 Defence Capability Plan (DCP), which outlines our path to double defence spending in the next eight years – starting with $12 billion of planned commitments in the first four years,” Ms Collins says.

‘Look at these toys!’ Govt plans to supercharge domestic defence and weapons industry

New Zealand announces plans to boost local defence sector

The New Zealand government said on Friday it was changing defence procurement rules and introducing a new military technology fund in an effort to boost the local defence sector as government spending is set to increase.