Deadline looms for NZ P-8 purchase
The deadline for a decision on whether the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) can order the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft is approaching.
New Zealand needs to replace its ageing P-3K2 Orions, and the P-8 was the platform the MoD selected from five options. However, it is unclear if the new Labour-NZ First coalition government will pass the department’s proposal.
Speaking to Shephard, former New Zealand defence secretary, National Party MP Mark Mitchell, said ‘I don’t think they want to make the investment. They are late on the decision and I am concerned that they won’t progress with
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