### [2026-06-5](/feed/2026/06/5/index.md)

##### New Zealand–United States relations
# The United States Department of State approves the potential sale of five Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk helicopters and related equipment to New Zealand's military in a deal valued at US$1.5 billion. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-approves-15-bln-sale-maritime-helicopters-new-zealand-2026-06-06/)

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