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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.

In this article, the editor presents the critical overview of the 2013 Defence White Paper of Australia. He mentions that continuation of manufacturing of naval ships will be a burden on the budget and states that addition of the Super Hornet aircrafts to the existing strike variants will reduce Joint Strike Fighter Jet numbers which will be a relief for the aircraft maker. He informs that it is unnecessary to launch the Future Submarine project as it is similar to the existing Collins class.

The article focuses on thoughts of Defense White Paper (DWP) on future submarine programs and examines the plausible threats that the Australian defense forces will face. It informs that in next three years China will send one of its submarines through Lombok Strait, a sea channel between island of Bali and Lombok and Australia will not be ready to respond them. It informs that in a major conflict with China Australia's submarines will operate in the South East Asian areas of interest. INSET: THE TEN SUBMARINE COMMANDMENTS.

The article focuses on the submarine plans in the new Defense White Paper (DWP) announced by the Australian government in 2009. It is noted that the restoration of a reliable and deployable capability will be the first and foremost aim of the first batch of new submarines. It is mentioned that the development and promulgation of an acquisition strategy to re-establish a reliable submarine warfare capability would be included in the first phase.

The article offers information about the Future Submarine Program (ESP) proposed under SEA 1000 and the other submarine projects in Australia and Asia Pacific. It notes that ESP supplies 12 submarines with improvements in their operational capabilities. It points out that Chapter 9 of the Defense White Paper (DWP) was amended on May 2009 for significant information on the performance and characteristics for FSP. It stresses that the Netherlands focuses on improving its indigenous market. Other military technologies are also included including the attack submarines U212/212A, U-214, and Pem Cell Battery.

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.