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The article discusses issues related to 2013 Defence White Paper which has committed to the Offshore Combatant Vessels (OCV) project in Australia with procurement of an existing Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV). Topics discussed include comparison between the 2013 with that of the 2009 Defence White Paper, which had plans to introduce a class of 20 Offshore Combatant Vessels (OCV) under Project SEA 1180 for ship classes performing patrol duties and oceanographic survey.

The article discusses the 2013 Defence White Paper which provides information on the Australia's strategies for maintaining a capable Australian Defence Force (ADF). It informs that the White Paper doesn't discuss the less participation of local industries of Australia in manufacturing defence related products. It states that sustainment is not enough to develop experts in engineering and math's which has been recognized as a necessity by the Australian government for its defence capability.

An editorial on the release of 2016 White Paper on February 25, 2016 is presented which provides coherent framework for a substantial increase in military spending to boost numbers of ADF and acquire more hardware. Topics discussed include issues related to spending 2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on military expenses, negative reaction of China to increase in Defence spending by Australia, and developing and building of high technology military equipment in Australia.

The article explores the leaked White Paper on Australia's defence budget model for 2013. On page eight of the White Paper, it stated that the defence budget model is realistic and appropriate for the uncertain fiscal circumstances of the country, but is still able to deliver the government's priorities. The author says the omission of SEA 1180, which aims to build 20 new multi-role naval vessels, is one interesting section of the White Paper.

In this article, the editor presents the critical overview of the 2013 Defence White Paper of Australia. He mentions that continuation of manufacturing of naval ships will be a burden on the budget and states that addition of the Super Hornet aircrafts to the existing strike variants will reduce Joint Strike Fighter Jet numbers which will be a relief for the aircraft maker. He informs that it is unnecessary to launch the Future Submarine project as it is similar to the existing Collins class.

The article offers updates on the Pacific Maritime Security Programme, which is a follow-up to the Pacific Patrol Boat programme that sees the replacement of patrol boats from 2018. Topics mentioned include the rights of small Pacific Island Countries over their Exclusive Economic Zones, the Australia-New Zealand Cooperative agreement of 1944, and the 2016 Defence White Paper of the Australian Department of Defence released on February 25, 2016.

The article focuses on the submarine plans in the new Defense White Paper (DWP) announced by the Australian government in 2009. It is noted that the restoration of a reliable and deployable capability will be the first and foremost aim of the first batch of new submarines. It is mentioned that the development and promulgation of an acquisition strategy to re-establish a reliable submarine warfare capability would be included in the first phase.

The article reports on the plan of Australia Department of Defence to acquire AIR 7000 aircraft. The plan aims to parallel the U.S. Navy's Broad Area Maritime Surveillance programme and to provide a Maritime Patrol and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance. Moreover, the plan was also announced by the Rudd government at the release of the Defence White Paper in May 2009.

The article offers information on the effort of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to provide right intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities solutions for the security of Australia. It notes that the White Paper released by the ADF focused on the challenges in surveillance and armed maritime responses. According to the 2009 Defence Capability Plan (DCP), the country is planning to acquire eight military-off-the-shelf maritime patrol and response aircraft through a government-to-government cooperative programme in 2013-2016. Former Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon stressed that the upgrades into digital version and introduction of an improved propulsion system have enhanced the reliability and the overall performance of the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

The article offers information about the Future Submarine Program (ESP) proposed under SEA 1000 and the other submarine projects in Australia and Asia Pacific. It notes that ESP supplies 12 submarines with improvements in their operational capabilities. It points out that Chapter 9 of the Defense White Paper (DWP) was amended on May 2009 for significant information on the performance and characteristics for FSP. It stresses that the Netherlands focuses on improving its indigenous market. Other military technologies are also included including the attack submarines U212/212A, U-214, and Pem Cell Battery.

The article discusses the challenges and problems in acquiring nuclear-powered submarines. It cites a paper "Keeping Australia's Options Open in Constrained Strategic Circumstances," in which Submarine Institute of Australia said that the lack of Australian nuclear industry, acquisition and operational cost, and public and political problems hinder them to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. It indicates that the Australia government prioritizes on the defence of Australia by increasing the security of the air and sea approaches to the country. It notes that the non-nuclear submarine stands out as an option for underwater warfare.

The article presents the author's views on the 2012 Defense Capability Plan (DCP) in Australia. He comments that a large credibility problem is surrounding the government due to its failures to deliver on previous DCP. He remarks on a noteworthy feature of the DCP that it has been released in advance of the Defense White Paper.