57480 (2025). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 15 Jan 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	57480 (2025)
Question asked:	09 Dec 2025
Member asking:	Hon Rachel Brooking
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	17 Dec 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_57480_2025
Document guid:	eadd295b-0805-495c-9cbc-885772cd837f

57480 (2025). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister of Defence: What is the projected number of uniformed personnel, if any, of the Space Squadron in the New Zealand Defence Force on a yearly basis over the next ten years, listed by rank?

Hon Judith Collins: All space capability elements, including personnel, will be considered within the context of the Defence Capability Plan. The capabilities selected will influence the future workforce structure and personnel numbers.