Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says upgrading Air Force Boeing 757s part of Defence Force program
The Government says it is under no illusions Defence Force aircraft need upgrading.
It has been revealed two Air Force Boeing 757s were on the runway during a stopover in Manila, Philippines as the Prime Minister made his way to China.
It's drawn criticism from National and ACT over emissions and the cost.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says they Defence Force are looking at upgrading the 757s.
"But for now, we've got two planes that do the job. I know there have been problems going back as far as the early 2000s, but they do get the job done."
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