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New Zealand Defence Force land combat capability falls to 45 %, minister blames poor facilities as imperfect
newstalkzb.co.nz · New Zealand
The land combat capability of the New Zealand Defence Force has reportedly dropped to 45%, with a minister attributing this decline to inadequate facilities. This raises concerns about the nation's defense readiness.
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