Publication

The document represents the third update of the Defence Long-Term Development Plan (LTDP) of New Zealand. It reaffirms the government's ongoing commitment to rebuilding and re-equipping the New Zealand Defence Force as a combat capable force. First released in 2002, the LTDP is the Government's blueprint for equipping the New Zealand Defence Force. It enables decisions on defence acquisitions to be prioritized and taken in the context of the Government's defense policy, and project affordability. This updated version takes account of decisions made since the last update in 2004. It also looks to the future and the evolving needs of the defence force.