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flag New Zealand is spending $104 million to upgrade its Army’s outdated communications systems with modern, secure technology, aiming for full operation by 2027.

flag New Zealand has approved a $104 million upgrade to modernize its Army’s communications systems, replacing equipment over 20 years old with secure, resilient military-grade radios, satellite technologies, and deployable networks. flag Part of the Network Enabled Army programme and the 2025 Defence Capability Plan, the investment supports real-time information sharing, improved coordination among units and allies, and enhanced combat readiness. flag The system is expected to be fully operational by 2027 and is part of a broader $12 billion defence spending plan over four years, aiming to double defence expenditure by 2032/33 amid evolving global security challenges.

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