2016 DEFENCE WHITE PAPER

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CHAPTER FOUR: THE FUTURE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE
4.5 There will be more emphasis placed on the joint force – bringing
together different land, air, sea, intelligence, electronic warfare, cyber
and space capabilities so the ADF can apply more force more rapidly
and more effectively when called on to do so. A new permanent future
force design function in Defence will strengthen Defence’s capacity to
deliver joint and integrated capabilities.
4.6 As well as investing in high-end warfighting equipment, the Government
will increase investment in the vital enabling capabilities that bind
military capabilities together to maximise Defence’s operational
effectiveness. Key enablers include ADF bases, logistics systems
(including fuel and explosive ordnance facilities), upgraded training and
testing facilities, health services and information, communications and
technology equipment.
SECTION TWO CAPABILITY
4.7 The Government will recognise the fundamental input to defence
capability provided by Australian defence industry to ensure it delivers
the support Defence needs.
Designing the future force
4.8 The Government’s plans described in this White Paper will build on the
strong foundation of the current ADF to deliver a more capable, agile
and potent high-technology force that can achieve the Strategic Defence
Objectives.
4.9 The Government will strengthen Defence capability in six capability
streams:
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the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Space, Electronic
Warfare and Cyber capabilities that ensure our forces have superior
situational awareness