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UPDATED May 23, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
May 23, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
New Zealand to invest NZ$1.6b in drones and naval upgrades
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New Zealand will spend about NZ$1.6 billion on drones, ship maintenance and naval upgrades to bolster maritime security.
WHO: Defence Minister Chris Penk
WHAT: Announced a NZ$1.6 billion investment in drones, ship maintenance and naval upgrades for maritime security
WHEN: May 23, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
WHERE: New Zealand
WHY: To bolster New Zealand’s maritime security amid increasing concern about supply routes
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