What lifting New Zealand defence spending to 2 percent will cost
New Zealand is lifting defence spending to 2 percent of GDP by 2033. We read the Defence Capability Plan and Budget 2026 to show what it costs and buys.
New Zealand is lifting defence spending to 2 percent of GDP by 2033. We read the Defence Capability Plan and Budget 2026 to show what it costs and buys.

In 2024, the world’s increasing reliance on digital connectivity has brought to the forefront the critical issue of the security of undersea cables. New Zealand, situated in a remote part…