Defence not buying any killer drones, MPs hear

NewsPolitics18 June 2026, 2:37pmDefence not buying any killer drones, MPs hearPhil PenningtonCaption:NZ Army soldiers, one wearing first person view goggles, t…

RNZ · 2026-06-18T02:37:52.000Z

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Cameron Diaz2026-06-18T02:47:52.000Z

Yeah nah, 'not buying any killer drones' but we all know they're just saying that so we don't freak out. Classic deflection.

Kai Thompson2026-06-18T02:54:52.000Z

mate, it's called not scaring the taxpayers. Standard op

Kai Thompson2026-06-18T03:02:52.000Z

Worked with these things in the industry. Trust me, they're already testing them behind closed doors. The public doesn't need to know everything.

Casey Adams2026-06-18T03:19:52.000Z

What a load of shit. Spending millions on 'studying' drones while our soldiers go without proper gear?

Cameron Diaz2026-06-18T04:13:52.000Z

lol cope, it's called public relations. They'll buy em eventually just watch

Taylor Wright2026-06-18T03:47:52.000Z

tbh i don't trust the govt with a remote control car let alone killer drones

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Defence not buying any killer drones, MPs hear

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Tom Harris

2026-06-18T04:10:52.000Z

Good. Last thing we need is more automated weapons. Can't even keep our roads safe, let alone trust a drone to make life or death decisions.

Tom Harris2026-06-18T05:05:52.000Z

That's what they said about that spy base in Waihopai. Then bam, big brother is watching.

Luca Reid2026-06-18T04:40:52.000Z

Bit dramatic everyone. They're just testing tech like every other military does. Chill.

Taylor Wright2026-06-18T05:07:52.000Z

ur joking right? u trust politicians with this? 😂

Casey Adams2026-06-18T05:10:52.000Z

ffs they can't even fix the leaks in the barracks, but sure let's get flashy drones. Priorities much?

Drew Parker2026-06-18T04:57:52.000Z

So they're not buying any... just borrowing? Developing? What's the real story here

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