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flag New Zealand's Deputy PM calls for defense spending to reach 2% of GDP, aligning with UK's military budget hike.

flag New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, has called for increased defense spending, suggesting the country should aim for a 2% of GDP spend. flag This follows the UK's plan to raise its defense budget to 2.5% of GDP. flag Peters warned that trading partners will judge New Zealand if it does not "step up." flag The country's Defense Minister, Judith Collins, is expected to release a defense capability plan in the coming months, likely outlining spending increases and equipment upgrades. flag Peters also noted South Korea could help modernize New Zealand's defense capabilities.

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