MILITARY● ELEVATEDJun 18 · Jun 18, 2026, 3:00 AM
New Zealand Defence Force land combat capability falls to 45 %, minister blames poor facilities as imperfect
newstalkzb.co.nz · New Zealand
The land combat capability of the New Zealand Defence Force has reportedly dropped to 45%, with a minister attributing this decline to inadequate facilities. This raises concerns about the nation's defense readiness.
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