New Zealand plans to form a space squadron, part of a $12 billion defense boost by 2032.

New Zealand's Defence Minister Judith Collins announced at a conference in Singapore that the country is setting up a space squadron by reactivating its Air Force 62 Squadron. This move is part of a plan to double defense spending by 2032, aiming to enhance capabilities in space, cyber, and undersea warfare. The $12 billion defense capability plan includes investments in space systems and maritime drones. Collins emphasized the importance of international collaboration in space security.