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Christopher Luxon
Defence

New government faces big defence spending decisions, but they’ll have (some) time to think it over

October 27, 2023

The Roche Review will be reporting back mid 2024 and its recommendations will take time to implement. That gives New Zealand’s new government a year or two to get its ducks in a row, writes […]

Future maritime helicopter
Defence

“To the most reasonably affordable standard”: The National Party’s newly proposed policy intent for Defence

October 25, 2023

Even at “the most reasonably affordable standard”, an almost total replacement of naval ships, new maritime helicopters, replacement of strategic air mobility, and a new primary combat vehicle is a big shopping list, writes Editor-at-large […]

Tim van de Molen
Defence

National Party: Attrition, conditions of service, and interoperability

July 26, 2023

National Party Spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Tim van de Molen MP outlines Nationals’ position in relation to Defence and supporting Defence personnel to enhance their potential. National backs our Defence Force like we back […]

Ex-service National Party MPs
Defence

Chris Penk: Serving the nation, serving the electorate

December 29, 2020

In his inaugural Line of Defence article, former submariner and recently appointed Opposition spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Chris Penk provides insights into the National Party’s NZDF connections. Thank you for your service. I know […]

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