新西兰将国防开支增加到GDP的2%, 在美国的压力下增加58.5亿美元。 New Zealand to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP, adding $5.85 billion, amid US pressure.

新西兰计划将其国防预算提高到国内生产总值的2%,增加58.5亿美元,目的是增强军事能力和与澳大利亚等盟国的互操作性。 New Zealand plans to boost its defense budget to 2% of GDP, an increase of $5.85 billion, aiming to enhance military capabilities and interoperability with allies like Australia. 目标来自美国的压力, 要求增加印度-太平洋的国防支出。 The target comes amid pressure from the US for increased defense spending in the Indo-Pacific. 然而,劳工领袖Chris Hipkins主张把重点放在必要的能力上,而不是任意开支目标。 However, Labour leader Chris Hipkins advocates for a focus on necessary capabilities rather than an arbitrary spending target. 该计划包括一项为期15年的防御能力计划,以概述今后的装备需求。 The plan includes a 15-year Defence Capability Plan to outline future equipment needs.