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The article focuses on the SEA 1000 submarine program of Royal Australian Navy (RAN), a program predicted to be the country's most expensive procurement, which is under the concept design phase of development that is intended to complement the combat systems, weapons, and unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) options until the 2070s. It mentions the design systems that will be employed by the program which is expected to incorporate U.S. technology. It relates the combat systems for the SEA 1000 submarines as well as the weapons that will be included in the vehicle. It also explores the integration of UUV capability in the SEA 1000 design which include the Rapidly Deployable Sensor (RDS). Furthermore, it highlights the future capabilities of the combat systems and equipment of the submarines.

The article examines ongoing soldier modernisation programmes in the Asia-Pacific region, with emphasis on Australian efforts. It describes the Project LAND 125 Soldier Modernisation Programme of Australia, also called Project Wundurra, which aims to improve the operational performance of the dismounted close combatant. It explains the different stages of the project, as well as the defence companies that were contracted to handle the projects.

The article presents an interview with General Andrew Mathewson, Head Helicopter Systems Division of Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group . Topics discussed by him includes progress with Helicopter Strategic Master Plan (HSMP), current status of MRH90 deliveries to the RAN and Australian Army, target size of the Ch-47F fleet in Army service and the current status of Tiger ARH deliveries to Army.

The article presents the author's insights on the slow pace of achieving the Force 2030, the Australian defence plan, due to impending defence budget cuts and slow first and second path approvals of defence projects. He cites the analysis by Mark Thomson of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) which concludes that Force 2030 will not be met if the government does not change its policy. He mentions various areas of concern like the underspent Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) project.