The Government has unveiled a 571-million-dollar funding boost over four years - including 163-million for bolstering pay.

The rest will go towards upgrading tech and fleets - including the military's NH90 helicopters, and dated vehicles. 

Senior political correspondent Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis Allan “It’s about interoperability with our defence partners."

Soper said “If you look at our spend compared to theirs, it’s small – this spend will bring us up to one percent of GDP.”

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The Government has unveiled a 571-million-dollar funding boost over four years - including 163-million for bolstering pay.
The rest will go towards upgrading tech and fleets - including the military's NH90 helicopters, and dated vehicles. 
Senior political correspondent Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis Allan “It’s about interoperability with our defence partners."
Soper said “If you look at our spend compared to theirs, it’s small – this spend will bring us up to one percent of GDP.” 
LISTEN ABOVE.

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.