2026预算强化新西兰海上安全能力
新西兰政府正在投资无人机系统、关键舰艇维护，以及替换老旧海军舰队的相关工作，以加强新西兰海上防御与作战能力。新西兰国防与退伍军人事务部长 Chris Penk 表示：
“新西兰的繁荣与安全依赖海洋。多年来，新西兰凭借地理位置偏远，被视为能够远离世界其他地区的不稳定局势。
“然而，近期发生的事件提醒我们，国际航运线路一旦受到干扰，会迅速影响全球经济和供应链。海洋并非阻挡危险的屏障，而是必须积极维护的重要国家利益。
“2026财政预算将新增8.8亿纽币运营资金，以及7亿纽币资本资金，用于国防活动、军事行动，以及《国防能力计划》（Defence Capability Plan，DCP）中确定的重点项目，其中重点聚焦海上安全。
“海军舰队更新计划（Maritime Fleet Renewal programme）将获得资金支持，用于建设一支现代化、具备作战能力的海军，同时采购两种类型的无人机。
“其中一种无人机将用于西南太平洋地区，执行长时间情报、监视与侦察任务；另一种则具备极地作战能力，可从新西兰皇家海军舰艇上起飞，在南大洋执行任务。
“本次预算还将支持对Anzac级护卫舰以及 HMNZS Canterbury 进行关键维护，以延长这些舰艇服役寿命，直至未来完成替换。
“其他大型项目还包括建设和升级训练设施，并继续推进长期‘军人家庭住房计划（Homes for Families programme）’，为军人与其家庭建造现代化、健康的住房。
“本次预算还通过建设、维护和后勤保障项目，推动本国经济发展，并将投入150万纽币资本资金及1600万纽币运营资金，启动‘科技加速器计划（Technology Accelerator programme）’。该试点计划旨在连接产业界与国防部门，共同解决特定军事挑战。
“新西兰国防军26亿纽币的运营与人员预算中，超过80%花费于新西兰国内，在强化经济的同时，也确保国防军保持强大实力。
“大约一年前，政府在《国防能力计划》中承诺，要打造一支具备实战能力、能够在国际与国内承担责任的新西兰国防军。
“今年预算再次兑现这一承诺，新增16亿纽币资金，用于支持关键国防活动与优先项目。自《国防能力计划》发布以来，国防新增投资总额已达到58亿纽币。
“在当前新西兰人员与装备更频繁面对复杂任务的背景下，2026预算为持续保卫新西兰及其国家利益提供了关键投资。
“无论是在国内严重天气灾害期间提供支援，还是与可信赖伙伴共同执行海外部署任务，新西兰军人始终承担着重要工作，值得获得坚定支持。”
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附：《2026预算国防资金情况说明书》（Budget 2026 Defence Funding Factsheet）。
The Government is investing in drone systems, critical ship maintenance and work to replace our aging naval fleet as it bolsters New Zealand’s maritime defensive and offensive capability, Defence and Veterans Minister Chris Penk says.
“New Zealand’s prosperity and security depend on the sea. For many years, New Zealand’s geographic distance has been seen as a shield from instability elsewhere in the world,” Mr Penk says.
“However, recent events have served as a reminder of how quickly disruptions to international shipping routes can affect economies and supply chains across the globe. The oceans are not a barrier to danger, but a vital national interest that must be actively secured.
“Budget 2026 provides an additional $880 million of operating funding and $700 million of new capital funding for activities and operations as well as priority projects identified in the Defence Capability Plan (DCP), with a strong focus on maritime security.
“The Maritime Fleet Renewal programme will receive funding for the ongoing work of delivering a modern and combat capable navy, as well as for two types of drones.
“One will be used in the South-West Pacific to provide long-duration intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, while the other is polar-capable and can conduct missions from Royal New Zealand Navy vessels in the Southern Ocean.
“The Budget will also allow for critical maintenance on the Anzac-class frigates and HMNZS Canterbury, to extend the life of the existing ships until they are replaced.
“Further major projects will deliver new and upgraded training facilities and continue the long-term Homes for Families programme; building modern, healthy houses for personnel and their whānau.
“This Budget also includes investment in our national economy through construction, maintenance and sustainment projects with New Zealand-based businesses, and $1.5 million of capital funding alongside $16 million of operating funding to begin work on the Technology Accelerator programme. This pilot programme focuses on connecting industry with Defence to solve specific military challenges.
“More than 80 percent of the New Zealand Defence Force’s $2.6 billion operating and personnel budget is spent within New Zealand, bolstering the economy while serving the dual benefit of ensuring we have a strong Defence Force.
“Just over a year ago, the Government committed to investing in a combat capable New Zealand Defence Force that pulls its weight internationally and domestically through the Defence Capability Plan (DCP).
“This year’s Budget once again delivers on that promise with $1.6 billion of new funding to support essential Defence activities and priority projects, bringing the total new investment in Defence to $5.8 billion since the DCP was released.
“Budget 2026 provides an essential investment in the ongoing defence of New Zealand and its interests at a time when New Zealand personnel and equipment are expected to be called upon more often, in challenging circumstances.
“Whether it be providing support during severe weather events at home or deploying with trusted partners overseas, New Zealand’s personnel undertake vital work and deserve unwavering support.”
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