New Zealand is waking up to threats

Summary

1. Considering joining AUKUS Pillar 2.
2. Defence spending target of 2% of GDP (currently 1%).
3. New Defence Capability Plan due by July, outlining procurement priorities.
4. Considering buying Australian general-purpose frigates.
5. Recently purchased P-8A Poseidons and C-130J Hercules.

References

• Media Check: The STRATEGIST Australian Strategic Policy Institute ASPI Australian Commonwealth-owned independent, think tank: HIGH CREDIBILITY
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC