DOD Advances Defense Cooperation With New Zealand, Australia Through Proposed Military Support Packages
July 23, 2026
July 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has notified Congress of two defense-related proposals involving key Indo-Pacific allies, including a planned $1.5 billion sale of MH-60R multi-mission helicopters to New Zealand and a $250 million expansion of an aircraft training program for Australia. The notifications are part of the congressional review process required under the Arms Export Control Act and reflect continued U.S. efforts to strengthen regional security partnershi . . .
