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"Stop buying secondhand equipment": Defence Minister on new Defence helicopters

Publish Date
Sun, 4 May 2025, 3:33pm
The Government this afternoon also earmarked $957m over four years in Defence Force spending as part of a wider $12b plan to upgrade equipment and capabilities. Photo / Alex Burton
The Government this afternoon also earmarked $957m over four years in Defence Force spending as part of a wider $12b plan to upgrade equipment and capabilities. Photo / Alex Burton

"Stop buying secondhand equipment": Defence Minister on new Defence helicopters

Publish Date
Sun, 4 May 2025, 3:33pm

The Government has announce $2 billion from the upcoming Budget has been set aside for new Defence Force helicopters, alongside an additional $957 million in funding. 

The current Seasprite helicopters were built in the 1960s and 1970s, and were overdue replacement. 

The announcement is part of a bigger plan to improve Defence capabilities. 

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