Ron Mark: Former Defence Minister on the Government's new $12 billion defence budget
The Mike Hosking Breakfast · Newstalk ZB
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Show Notes
Former Defence Minister Ron Mark's toasting the coalition Government following a commitment to more defence spending.
It's pouring $12 billion over four years into defence – $9 billion of which is new spending.
It includes enhancing our strike capabilities, replacing the Boeing 757 fleet, and upgrading our javelin anti-tank missiles.
Mark told Mike Hosking it will be good for New Zealand's strategic partners.
He says it will provide security comfort for South Pacific Defence Ministers, Five Eyes, and NATO.
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