US approves $1.5 billion helicopter sale to New Zealand
The U.S. approved a $1.5 billion sale of Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand. The deal supports Wellington's plan to double its military spending to 2% of GDP.
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The United States approved a $1.5 billion sale of five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand. The deal supports Wellington's plan to double defense spending to 2% of GDP over the next eight years. This expansion signals a pivot toward regional security as Western allies counter the military rise of China.
