NZealand military 'not in a fit state'

NZealand military 'not in a fit state' – govt

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 05, 2023 12:13 am

WELLINGTON: Facing ageing equipment and difficulties recruiting personnel, New Zealand's military needs a revamp, the government said Friday.

The South Pacific nation's roughly 15,000-strong defense force 'is not in a fit state to respond to future challenges,' according to a policy review presented by Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Defense Minister Andrew Little.

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