We've had enemy vessels in our waters in the past, the Germans sunk multiple vessels in our waters during the war, and the way things are going, I can see similar shenanigans happening again.

[–] BalpeenHammer@lemmy.nz 2 points 3 months ago

And you think these helicopters and planes will be able to fight the germans when they attack us?

[–] Bort@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

But if that is the case, a couple of new helicopters isn't going to help. Any potential invader that wants to take NZ is likely going to have a much stronger force than we can muster. That's why we traditionally have relied on our allies for military strength.

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It's not likely we will face a full scale invasion, but commerce raiding like we saw during ww2, or illegal fishing in our waters is quite possible.

[–] BalpeenHammer@lemmy.nz 2 points 3 months ago

then why did you bring up the specter of Germany or another enemy invading us?