New Zealand Plans to Boost Defence Manufacturing, Eyes Equipment and Tech Exports

The country’s defence ministers have unveiled a plan to make global suppliers work with NZ companies, and to set up a Technology Accelerator.
New Zealand Plans to Boost Defence Manufacturing, Eyes Equipment and Tech Exports
New Zealand Army vehicles at Waiouru Camp. Courtesy of NZ Defence Force
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New Zealand’s Defence Industry Strategy will involve local manufacturers in the production of technology and equipment used by the country’s armed forces, the country’s defence ministers have announced.

It will require “large multinationals to set out plans for working with local companies on major defence equipment,” Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk explained, while also “encouraging Defence and Kiwi innovators to collaborate in showcasing New Zealand-made equipment and services to our partners.”

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