Govt outlines strategy to deliver Defence Capability Plan

Govt outlines strategy to deliver Defence Capability Plan
The strategy includes a $100-$300m investment in a Technology Accelerator. (Image: Getty)
Staff reporters
The Government has issued details of a strategic plan for implementing its 2025 Defence Capability Plan, aiming to double spending in the sector over the next eight years.Minister of Defence Judith Collins said the New Zealand Defence industry strategy would support the NZ industry to deliver defence equipment and infrastructure.The strategy outlined how the Ministry of Defence and the NZ Defence Force (NZDF) industry would collaborate to deliver the Defence Capability Plan (DCP), while building a strong and resilient industry that drives econo...

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