Helen Harvey – October 11, 2025
Extending the life of the Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha is part of the Defence Capability Plan.NZ Defence Force
Taranaki businesses are hoping the region’s collective expertise in engineering and innovation can secure them lucrative projects from the Government’s $12 billion Defence Capability Plan.
In April, the Government announced ambitious plans to invest $12b into defence over the next four years.
The money, which involved $9b in new spending, included new maritime helicopters and armoured vehicles, investment in software, replacing the Boeing 757 fleet and extending the life of the frigates.
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