The increases are to meet a target of spending 2 percent of GDP on the military within eight years, Defence Minister Chris Penk says.

New Zealand's government will boost defence spending by nine percent, according to its 2026 budget unveiled Thursday, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis saying the country faced…

A defence commentator says it is good to see Budget funds for training recruits, but he questions where the acceleration of technology is at.

Intelligence agencies received a 20% boost.