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The article offers information on the structure of the defence forces in France. It states that White Paper, a new document was brought out in 2008 designated to take account of the global changes as well as to ponder on the emergence of new threats and crises such as terrorism and organised crime. An overview of the country's general data, government and economy is also presented.

The article discusses the Defence White Paper "Defending Australia in the Asia-Pacific Century: Force 2030" and the implementation of Strategic Reform Program and New Generation Navy reform program of the Royal Australian Navy. The author outlines the main goals of the programs which is geared towards the realisation of the Defence White Paper's priorities. Moreover, he emphasized the importance of international cooperation to achieve maritime security.

The article offers information on the structure of the defence forces in Ireland. The primary mission of the White Paper on Defence is to defend the region against armed aggression, render aid to civil power and to participate in multi-national peace support. In addition, the Minister for Foreign Affairs has the overall responsibility for international security policy. An overview of the country's general data, government and economy is presented.

The article presents information on the geographic and socio-demographic conditions of Cambodia, with special emphasis on its national defense. Spread across 181,040 square kilometers, Cambodia houses 13,363,421 people, as of July 2004 estimates. Officially, the literacy rate in Cambodia is 35%. A "Defence White Paper" was released in early 2000, which defined a military strategy of flexible and controlled response and outlined an ambitious plan for the reform and restructuring of the armed forces. Total active manpower estimates vary widely between some 40,000 and up to 110,000. The defence budget is US$112 million, which is 3% of GDP, as per 2001 estimates.

The article presents information on the military structure of Ecuador. The President of Ecuador is formally the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, but he is not directly involved in their daily activities and he can delegate this function in a situation of national emergency. The National Security Council is the highest body responsible for national defence. The Minister of Defence controls the three services through the Joint Command. Further, it is informed that a Defence White Paper was unveiled in 2002 that defines the security and defence policy of Ecuador and provides the guidelines for the development of the armed forces.

Describes the Updated Plan for Organizational Structuring of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, designed to reform the nation's military in accordance with the national security requirement and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization standards. Main goal of the reform process; Functional structure of the plan; Missions of the Armed Forces as defined in the White Paper.