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New Zealand announces huge cuts to air force, navy
WebPosted Tue May 8 17:01:40 2001
WELLINGTON - The government of New Zealand says it will strip its air force of fighter jets and sharply reduce its navy.
It makes New Zealand the first advanced nation in the world to all but abandon air defences.
The move comes despite warnings from critics and some allies that it will leave the Pacific island nation virtually defenceless.
According to the plan, all of the nation‘s 17 aging Skyhawk fighter-bombers and 17 Aermacchi jet trainers will be scrapped by the end of the year.
The cuts will also see the navy lose half of its large warships. It will concentrate on coastal and fisheries protection.
Written by CBC News Online staff
Source: www.cbc.ca
New Zealand announces huge cuts to air force, navy
WebPosted Tue May 8 17:01:40 2001
WELLINGTON - The government of New Zealand says it will strip its air force of fighter jets and sharply reduce its navy.
It makes New Zealand the first advanced nation in the world to all but abandon air defences.
The move comes despite warnings from critics and some allies that it will leave the Pacific island nation virtually defenceless.
According to the plan, all of the nation‘s 17 aging Skyhawk fighter-bombers and 17 Aermacchi jet trainers will be scrapped by the end of the year.
The cuts will also see the navy lose half of its large warships. It will concentrate on coastal and fisheries protection.
Written by CBC News Online staff
Source: www.cbc.ca