Publication

The Australian Defense Capability Plan (DCP) reflects the strategic requirements outlined in the 2009 Defense White Paper. In publishing this DCP, the Government provides advice to the Australian public, industry and defense commentators on the scope and scale of the future defense equipment capital program. The information is designed to allow the Australian public to see how their taxes are spent on the defense of Australia; industry to undertake strategic planning; and defense commentators to understand the future shape of the Australian Defense Forces. The Government recognizes the vital role of the defense industry and growing the capacity of local defense industry is an objective.