New Zealand considers increasing defence spending to meet targets

Tuesday 18 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 18 Feb 2025, 4:51pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Donald Trump, New Zealand Government, NATO, Pentagon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has stated that New Zealand aims to spend close to 2% of its GDP on defence. This follows pressure from US President Donald Trump for allies to increase their military spending.

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1. RNZTue 18 Feb 2025, 2:14pm

   NZ faces dilemma as Trump demands more defence spending (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 18 Feb 2025, 4:51pm

   How much the Government will need to spend on defence to hit target (opens in new tab)