Ensure the proper funding of our defence forces over the long term, avoiding block obsolescence and focusing on integration within the forces and with our allies
Continue to upgrade the army but with a greater emphasis on providing for the needs of defence not peacekeeping and, if possible, a re-negotiated contract with a lesser number of LAV III vehicles
Invest in intelligence-gathering in concert with our allies ensuring we have the capability to deal with modern warfare, including terrorism

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Remain committed to the concept of a defence force consisting of a motorized and readily deployable army
Continue to rebuild the Defence Force through the Defence Sustainability Initiative, with funding of an extra $4.6 billion over the next ten years
Bring into service the light operational vehicles (Pinzgauer)
Ensure that necessary levels of training are provided for defence force personnel
Continue to offer NZDF resources to assist in upskilling unemployed young people

Rebuild credible combat capability
Review the pay and conditions of personnel to ensure they get the recognition they deserve in the service of this country
Address issues affecting the serious attrition rate in our forces, part of which involves the families of defence personnel
Undertake a comprehensive Defence Force Review

Put in place programmes to address the exodus of Defence Force personnel at all levels and to attend to staffing issues in general
Review entry standard requirements to ensure that no suitable candidates are excluded from joining the Defence Forces
Contribute to global security through the provision of Defence Force elements as and when appropriate, and ensure New Zealand's forces are never pawns being manipulated for political gain
Review the purchase, use, maintenance, and viability of light armoured vehicles

Establish closer defence co-operation between New Zealand and Australia in a revitalisation of the ANZAC tradition