The new 'Plan Anzac' cooperation agreement will allow both armies to share operational intelligence and technology as New Zealand's new PM prepares to meet Anthony Albanese in Australia.
The new operation is designed to enable the Australian and New Zealand armies to work closer together.abc.net.au/news/plan-anzac-australia-new-zealand/102237392Australia's and New Zealand's armies have committed to upgrading their historic trans-Tasman military partnership ahead of Anzac Day.
The announcement comes ahead of New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins's second trip to Australia as leader.New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins will make his first visit to Australia this weekend. To underscore the emphasis on the Pacific, the two army chiefs have planned to embark on a trip together to Fiji and Vanuatu, offering the combined weight of their military experience to the smaller neighbours.The new agreement to do more with Australian forces has come at a difficult time for the New Zealand Defence Force .
Major Boswell acknowledged the strain, but said he expected operations with Australia would still be possible, despite staffing shortfalls.
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