PNG Defence Force Chief of Staff

Capt Polewara defends PNGDF commander

He said while some of these statements were valid, others were just for self-interest.

The Chief of Staff made the comment following criticisms on social media that the current PNG Defence Force Commander has failed to implement the Defence Force White Paper 2013.

In a statement, the Chief of Staff, Navy Captain Philip Polewara, said most of these comments personal and self-serving.

The Chief of Staff in defence said under the current economic climate, funding has been a concern for the Defence Force Organisation since 2013.