The British managed to complete the design of 15-inch caliber main guns between 1912 and 1915, and to equip them on the Queen Elizabeth-class battleships.
Arthur believed that Australasia, which had integrated British and German artillery technology, could also achieve such a feat.
Even if it could not be done in just over two years, it should not be difficult for the technical experts in Australasia to master 15-inch caliber main guns within the World War I cycle.
Australasia is currently at the forefront of the world in terms of dreadnoughts and super dreadnoughts, even one of the strongest countries.
Such an advantage must be maintained, and efforts should be made to continue to enhance this advantage.
With a cabinet meeting in November, the Australasian government has now determined a new task: to prepare in advance for a possible European war.