EPISODE · Apr 5, 2022 · 3 MIN
Jim Rolfe: We may not have enough weapons to send to Ukraine
from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB
A security expert says New Zealand may have too little weaponry to send to Ukraine. The Defence Minister has asked Cabinet to send anti-tank missiles and lethal support over, but his request's been declined. Victoria University Centre for Strategic Studies' Jim Rolfe told Kate Hawkesby one reason could be a group in Cabinet prefers non-lethal support. “Another possible thought is that the numbers we have are quite small really, and it might look as if a little bit derisory to be sending tens of weapons rather than hundreds or thousands that other countries can send.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A security expert says New Zealand may have too little weaponry to send to Ukraine. The Defence Minister has asked Cabinet to send anti-tank missiles and lethal support over, but his request's been declined. Victoria University Centre for...
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