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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 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 discusses the challenges and problems in acquiring nuclear-powered submarines. It cites a paper "Keeping Australia's Options Open in Constrained Strategic Circumstances," in which Submarine Institute of Australia said that the lack of Australian nuclear industry, acquisition and operational cost, and public and political problems hinder them to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. It indicates that the Australia government prioritizes on the defence of Australia by increasing the security of the air and sea approaches to the country. It notes that the non-nuclear submarine stands out as an option for underwater warfare.

The article discusses the Joint Project 2048 for the Amphibious Deployment and Sustainment (ADAS) capability through its acquisition of the Canberra-class LHDs and sealift ship HMAS Choules. Noted by Captain Dean Clark, author of the paper "Australia's Amphibious Ambition" is that the government need to acquire a surface means of projecting and sustaining force. Highlighted is the concern over the operating environment that is characterized by arphilagic, riverine, and estuarine systems.

The article discusses a contract awarded by the Defence Material Organization (DMO) of Australia's Department of Defence to Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia Pty. Ltd. (RMMVA). It focuses on the requirements laid out for the acquisition of vehicles by the 2013 Defence White Paper under the project LAND 121 Phase 3B. It informs that these requirements will delay the delivery of vehicles to Australian authorities till 2020.

The article presents the author's views on the 2012 Defense Capability Plan (DCP) in Australia. He comments that a large credibility problem is surrounding the government due to its failures to deliver on previous DCP. He remarks on a noteworthy feature of the DCP that it has been released in advance of the Defense White Paper.