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Does the Government need to invest more into defence spending?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 8 Apr 2025, 4:12pm
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Does the Government need to invest more into defence spending?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 8 Apr 2025, 4:12pm

One former Defence Minister has voiced his thoughts on the Government's latest defence spending announcement. 

The Government unveiled the $12-billion dollar plan yesterday - $9 billion of it new spending.

It includes enhancing strike capabilities, replacing Boeing 757s, and upgrading javelin anti-tank missiles. 

Wayne Mapp joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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