New Zealand (NZ) will deploy a C130 Hercules military aircraft with 50 personnel to Europe on Wednesday to support Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern also announced NZ$13 million (US$8.9 million) in further support, including $7.5 million to procure of weapons and ammunition via the United Kingdom and the deployment of eight logistics specialists from the NZ Defence Force, to be based in Germany. Over $4 million (US$2.7 million) will also go towards supporting commercial satellite access for the Ukrainian defence intelligence. “The needs of Ukraine remain broad, urgent, and are changing rapidly,” Ardern told reporters on April 11. “The enormous quantities of military support that countries are contributing has made distribution difficult, and there is now a growing need for transportation, logistical support, and people power to deliver to Ukraine’s military and citizens what is so urgently needed.” The C130 and team of 50 will travel throughout …