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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 discusses the Naval Building Programme by Australia that focuses the maritime arena and the naval building programme undertaken by Australian Defense Force (ADF). Topics discussed include expansion of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), suggestions given in the Defense White Paper 2013 for recognizing the strategic importance to maintain Australian shipbuilding industry and provides information about the Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer.

The article discusses the maintenance and rectification work on the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) Armidale-class patrol boat (ACPB) and Pacific Patrol Boat Fleets as revealed in the Defense White Paper of 2013. It also discusses the mission profile which includes countering drug and weapons smuggling and unauthorized maritime arrivals, combating maritime terrorism and piracy, and assisting in the management and preservation of the Australia's marine environment.