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The article focuses on the Defence White Paper 2016 released by Australian Defence Force (ADF). Topics discussed include maritime assets of ADF like ships, warfare destroyers and submarines, the views of Peter Jennings, Executive Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, on the nation's defence capability, and rise of the defense projection capabilities of the People's Republic of China mentioned in the paper.

The article presents an overview of the first white paper of China about its defense and military strategy. The topics discussed include the reasons for creating the white paper, the reorganization of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), and the changes imposed by the Chinese government on its national security.

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 reports that the government of New Zealand has committed to deliver a new Defence White Paper (DWP) by the end of 2015 for which public consultations will start from May 5 to June 22, 2015.

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 looks at examples of surface combatant ships deployed to the East and South China Seas in the context of tensions around contested sovereignty claims over groups of islands. Topics include the Air Warfare Destroyer and the SEA 5000 Future Frigate programmes for the Royal Australian Navy, six key drivers identified by the Defence White Paper 2016 that shapes the security environment of Australia, and the increase in number of platforms operated by the People's Liberation Army Navy.

The article offers updates on the future of Main Battle Tanks of the Australian Army as of October 2016. Topics mentioned include the Army's plan to raise a third squadron for the 7th Brigade in Brisbane, the Blitzkrieg campaigns of World War II, and plans announced by the 2016 Defence White Paper to upgrade the Army's mounted combat forces.

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 discusses Australia's increased focus on cyber security, based on the 2016 Defence White Paper (DWP). Topics discussed include the impact to the defense industry of cyber threats, major cyber threats in the country which include ransomware, malicious electronic mails (e-mails) and virus or worm infection, and the role of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) in enhancing the country's cyber defenses.

The article offers information on the Australian Defence Force (ADF) helicopter. Topics discussed include information on the Australia's Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) which aims at providing rotary wing training capability for the Australian Army and Navy; involvement of Joint Helicopter School (JHS) at Nowra, New South Wales in HATS; and Integrated Investment Plan (IIP) released by Australian Defence White Paper (DWP).

The article offers news briefs related to the defence industry of Tasman, New Zealand as of July 2016. Prime Minister John Key and Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has released the 2016 Defence White Paper on 8 June, 2016. The Defence Force has received new operating funding as part of Budget 2016 to support its capabilities and operations. The Battle Training Facility (BTF) of the New Zealand Defence Force will be preparing SAS personnel for operating in complex situations.

The article reports that the New Zealand's Ministry of Defence has released its Defence Assessment which describes the expected national strategic environment out to 2040 and will offers information to those developing the Defence White Paper 2015.