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The article focuses on the submarine capability procurement plans of Australia. Topics discussed include France and Japan as participants of the Competitive Evaluation Process ('CEP'), the Australia-Japan relationship advancement, signing of the Joint Declaration of Security agreement by Australia and Japan, and joint research, development and production of equipment and technology for defense by Japan and Australia.

The article focuses on the bilateral relationship between Sri Lanka and Australia due to the settlement of Sri Lankan migrants in Australia after the former's civil war. It says that Australia placed itself as a significant aid donor to Sri Lanka. It mentions that there is suspicions on the absence of counter-terrorism Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and Australia despite the contribution of the former in the defeat of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LLTE) which offers serious threat to many countries in South Asia. It suggests that Australia should expand its relations with Sri Lanka with the focus on formalising coordination in various areas of security cooperation. It adds that the economic relations between two countries favor Australia.

In this article, the author discusses the increasing influx of Sri Lanka's Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) coming to Australia. He asserts that the portion of this influx constitute former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) combatants and operatives. He mentions that there are strong suspicions that pro-LTTE supporters in the country have funded and former LTTE fighters. He adds that it their arrival has brought into focus on the country's relationship with Sri Lanka.

The article discusses the decision the Australian government to employ Japan for building its future submarines. It states that though the Australian government has made up its mind to buy submarines from Japan, it is being presumed that this act would destroy Australia's relationship with China. It discusses how the European companies, which were initially supplying submarines to Australia would be negatively impacted.

The author reflects upon the impact of the election of Donald Trump as the U.S. President on its relations with Australia. Topics discussed include poor political campaign by American politician Hillary Clinton, Trump's decision to slash down the order of F-35 fighter plane, and nomination of James Mattis as Defense Secretary of U.S. by Trump.

The article presents an interview with Australia's Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, Senator David Feeney. On the question of the significance of the South West Pacific and Papua New Guinea to Australia, he mentions their historical alliance with their neighbors. He cites the Solomon Islands as a nation Australia must help in facing the challenges posed by growth and sustainability. He believes that Australia should be sensitive to charges of paternalism by smaller countries.

The article discusses the concept of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) task force. It states that the development of an ANZAC task force was one possibility anticipated that would explore opportunities to rebuild the historical capacity to integrate Australian and New Zealand force elements. It indicates that the friendly rivalry represents Australia and New Zealand's relationship that contradicts the immediate cooperation and commitment that would occur should external attack threaten either country.

The article comments on the Australia's strategic relationship with the US. as of 2015. Topics include the announcement made by the U.S. president Barack Obama at the Australian Parliament regarding deployment of a marine brigade to the Northern Territory in 2011, Australia's history of joining fights including Boer War, Gallipoli, and Iraq war which were of no importance to it, and Australia's security strategy which is about being able to sanction a direct assault on its freedoms.

The article reflects on the changes made to the Defence budget in Australia which uplifts spending on the armed forces for military prepareness against aggression and in support to operational needs. Concerned is the possible resurgence of regional conflicts involving countries like China, South Korea, and the Philippines on the issues over the pursuance of territorial expansion. Expressed by the author is the alliance obligations of Australia to the U.S. particularly on territorial disputes.

The author reflects on the relationship between Australia and Indonesia. He states that the relationship between two countries is hampered due to allegation that Australian sailors abuse asylum seekers. He says that humanitarian and international relations concerns were overturned due to the importance of protecting the sanctity of Australia's maritime borders.

In the article, the author reflects on the role of Australia between Indonesia and Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste will and playing a role that sooths regional tensions rather than contributes to them. He mentions that Australia's spying on operations of Indonesia for the interest of the nation. He suggests Australia should ignore all domestic and international protests related to the issue by sticking with the formula of neither confirming nor denying (NCND) intelligence operations.

The article offers the author's insights on the Australian-U.S. Treaty on Defence Trade Cooperation under the Policy of Building Defence Capability. The author states that the policy must provide the Australian government with greater opportunity to access U.S. technologies, and that the policy must took advantage on such access to assist the frameworks of primes and small businesses. The author also notes that the policy will lead to high quality outcomes for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).