

The Defence Industry Policy Statement, also released with the 2016 Defence White Paper, acknowledges the fundamental contribution that Australian industry provides to defence capability.

These plans are affordable and achievable.įor the first time, all elements of the Government’s defence investment, including new weapons, platforms, systems, and the enabling equipment, facilities, workforce, information and communications technology, and science and technology are outlined in an Integrated Investment Program, published with the 2016 Defence White Paper. Australia’s defence strategy and capability plans have been aligned with funding. The plans in this Defence White Paper have been cost-assured and externally validated.

The Government is investing in defence to ensure that we have the armed forces we need to protect Australia and to secure our interests in the coming decades. The Defence White Paper sets out a comprehensive, responsible long term plan for Australia’s defence. The 2016 Defence White Paper, released on 25 February 2016, delivers on the Government’s commitment to the safety of the Australian people and to the defence our territory and national interests
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In June 2020 the Prime Minister released the 2020 Defence Strategic Update, which provides an update on the strategic environment and a new strategic policy framework for Defence.
