New Zealand Defence Force land combat capability falls to 45%, minister blames poor facilities as ‘imperfect’
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The New Zealand Defence Force's land combat capability has declined to 45%, attributed to significant personnel shortages and inadequate facilities. Defence officials acknowledge these issues and are taking steps to address them.
Major personnel gaps and poor state of facilities are being addressed, defence bosses say.
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