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The ADF
The ADF comprises the Australian Army, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Special Operations Command. Australia's Department of Defence administers the Australian Defence Organisation (ADO) consisting of the ADF and the civilian personnel supporting the ADF. The civilian support consists of activities such as the Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO), the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO),
The Defence Signals Directorare, and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) that provides science and technology support to the defence forces. The main military academy for the Australian Defence Force is the Australian Defence Force Academy which is a Tri-Service academy.
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Military
Manpower |
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Military age |
16 years of age for selection
process, 17 and 9 months is actual serving age (As of 2005)
males |
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Fit for military service |
males age 16-49: 4,092,717 (2005
est.) |
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Availability |
age 16-49: 4,943,676 (2005 est.) |
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Reaching military age annually |
males: 142,158 (2005 est.) |
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Military
expenditures |
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Amount |
$16.65 billion (2004) |
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Percent of GDP |
2.7% (2004) |
Fig.1 ADF Command Structure
Recent Major Projects
 Army
Navy
Air Force
Joint
Army
M113 Upgrade Project
LAND 106
Last updated/reviewed: 27 Oct 05
This project involves the modification of M113A1 vehicles to a
higher standard.
Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV)
LAND 112
Last updated/reviewed: 25 May 05
Project ASLAV is procuring 8x8 wheeled light armoured vehicles. The
vehicles are designed to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance
activities over large distances with minimal logistic support.
Bushranger
LAND 116
Last updated/reviewed: 25 May 05
Project BUSHRANGER will increase Army mobility by equipping selected
Infantry battalions and their supporting elements with Infantry
Mobility Vehicles (IMV).
Soldier Combat System
LAND 125
Last updated/reviewed: 13 Dec 05
LAND 125 Soldier Combat System will enhance the performance of the
individual close combat soldier and small teams as part of a network
enabled force.
Raising the Full Time Commando Capability
LAND 132
Last updated/reviewed: 13 Dec 05
This project aims to improve the Australian Defence Forces (ADFs)
Special Operations Group by raising 4th Royal Australian Regiment
(4RAR) as a full time Commando Unit.
Combat Training Centre - LIS
LAND 134 Phase 1
Last updated/reviewed: 13 Dec 05
Live Simulation, Range Instrumentation and Training Information
System for the Australian Army’s Combat Training Centre.
Artillery Replacement - 105mm & 155mm
LAND 17
Last updated/reviewed: 13 Dec 05
LAND 17 will enhance the Australian Army indirect fire support
system through the replacement or enhancement of the 105mm Hamel
Howitzer and 155mm M198 Howitzer fleet, when they reach the end of
their service life.
Direct Fire Support Weapon
LAND 40
Last updated/reviewed: 13 Dec 05
This project seeks to provide a medium range, direct fire guided
weapon for attacking bunkers, buildings and armoured vehicles; and
also a range of direct fire support weapons for use by an Infantry
Battalion.
Night Fighting and Surveillance Equipment (NINOX)
LAND 53
Last updated/reviewed: 29 Aug 05
Project NINOX seeks to introduce a range of night fighting and
ground based surveillance capabilities to the Australian Defence
Force. This includes night fighting equipment, thermal surveillance
and target locating equipment, ground surveillance radar, perimeter
surveillance equipment, and unattended ground sensors.
Main Battle Tank Replacement
LAND 907
Last updated/reviewed: 20 May 05
This project will replace the current Leopard tank so that Australia
retains a supportable, survivable and interoperable tank capability.
Small Arms Life of Type Extension
LAND 91 Phase 6
Last updated/reviewed: 15 Dec 05
LAND 91 Phase 6 will extend the life of Australian Defence Force (ADF)
small arms, such as the F88 Steyr and F89 Minimi Machine Gun.
Navy
Active Missile Decoy (AMD)
SEA 1229 Phase1, 2, & 3
Last updated/reviewed: 09 Dec 05
The mission of the Active Missile Decoy (AMD) Project is to provide
an off-board soft kill self defence weapon system for protection of
RAN ships against radio frequency seeker anti-ship missiles.
ANZAC Ships
SEA 1348 Phase 2
Last updated/reviewed: 01 Dec 05
The aim of SEA 1348 is to acquire ANZAC Class frigates for the RAN
and RNZN (8 for RAN and 2 for RNZN)
ANZAC Ship Project - Underwater & Surface War Fighting
Upgrade Pgm
SEA 1348 Phase 3
Last updated/reviewed: 01 Dec 05
Approved in May 1997, this phase is an Australian only activity and
will cover improvements to the Anti Surface Warfare and Anti
Submarine Warfare capabilities of the ships operated by the RAN.
NULKA
SEA 1397
Last updated/reviewed: 09 Dec 05
The Nulka project is to produce, evaluate and provide through life
support of a hovering rocket launcher and decoy to protect ships
from Anti-Ship Missiles.
Anzac Ship Helicopters
SEA 1411
Last updated/reviewed: 01 Dec 04
Project Sea 1411 is to acquire Super Seasprite Helicopters for
operations primarily from the ANZAC class Frigate.
Anzac Ship Helicopter Missile Project
SEA 1414
Last updated/reviewed: 01 Dec 04
Project Sea 1414 is for the acquisition of Penguin MK2 MOD 7 Air to
Surface Missiles for the SH-2G (A) Super Seasprite helicopter.
Evolved SEASPARROW
SEA 1428
Last updated/reviewed: 01 Dec 04
The Evolved SEASPARROW Missile (ESSM) program is an international
cooperative venture to develop and produce an improved version of
the RIM-7P NATO SEASPARROW Missile.
Heavyweight Torpedoes
SEA 1429
Last updated/reviewed: 01 Dec 05
Project SEA 1429 Replacement Heavyweight Torpedo is a multi phased
project that seeks to acquire an anti-surface warfare (ASuW) and
anti-submarine warfare(ASW) heavyweight torpedo for the COLLINS
Class submarines.
Collins Class Replacement Combat System
SEA 1439
Last updated/reviewed: 28 Nov 05
Project SEA 1439 Phase 4A will acquire a Replacement Combat System (RCS)
and its associated support infrastructure for the Collins Class
Submarine Fleet.
Armidale Class Patrol Boat Project
SEA 1444
Last updated/reviewed: 01 Dec 05
Under SEA 1444, Defence proposes to acquire replacements for the
Fremantle Class Patrol Boats, which are approaching the end of their
Life of Type.
ANZAC Anti-ship Missile Defence Project
SEA 1448
Last updated/reviewed: 06 Dec 05
The ASMD upgrades will ensure the ANZAC frigates have a reasonable
level of self defence against modern anti-ship missiles.
Minehunter Coastal Project
SEA 1555
Last updated/reviewed: 28 Nov 05
The ADF Mine Warfare Force is undergoing significant redevelopment
to provide a balanced and effective mine countermeasure (MCM)
capability.
Air Force
Project Wedgetail - Airborne Early Warning and Control
AIR 5077
Last updated/reviewed: 18 Nov 05
Project AIR 5077 has been established to acquire an Airborne Early
Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability. The AEW&C capability will
provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with an enhanced
surveillance capability in the broad expanse of the Australian
north.
Australian Defence Air Traffic System
AIR 5186
Last updated/reviewed: 13 Dec 05
The Australian Defence Air Traffic System (ADATS) will replace Air
Traffic Control (ATC) equipment at Defence sites around Australia.
P3 Update Implementation
AIR 5276 Phase 2A
Last updated/reviewed: 01 Dec 04
Australian Defence’s P-3C Update Implementation Project involves
substantial modification of the RAAF P-3C Orion fleet and provision
of a new range of mission and engineering support systems at RAAF
Base Edinburgh, SA.
AP-3C Advanced Flight Simulator
AIR 5276 Phase 3
Last updated/reviewed: 28 Nov 05
Phase 3 is an approved project that seeks to replace the existing
P-3C Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) flight simulator.
Tactical Fighter Lead-in Trainer HAWK
Air 5367
Last updated/reviewed: 29 Nov 05
The Lead-In Fighter Project was established to provide and support
an outstanding state-of-the-art fast jet training capability for the
Royal Australian Air Force.
F/A-18 Hornet Upgrade
Air 5376
Last updated/reviewed: 28 Nov 05
Project Air 5376 was established to manage the upgrade of the RAAF
F/A-18 fleet to incorporate enhancements that will allow the
aircraft to more effectively perform its air defence tasks.
F-111 Interim EW Self Protection
AIR 5391 Phase 6
Last updated/reviewed: 01 Dec 04
This project seeks the priority acquisition of an interim EW self
protection capability for the F-111. The majority of contracts for
the project activities have been placed.
ADF Air Refuelling Capability
AIR 5402
Last updated/reviewed: 29 Nov 05
Airborne refuelling of aircraft provides a military commander with a
force-multiplying effect by allowing a fixed number of aircraft to
remain airborne longer, carry more ordnance or fly further than
would otherwise be the case.
Project Arrangement between Australia & US to Collaborate on
Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE)
AIR 5406
Last updated/reviewed: 12 Jun 03
The Australian aim of Project AIR 5406 is to develop local
capabilities and processes which provide self-reliant support for
the ADF’s future aircraft EWSP programs.
Joint
Joint Theatre Distribution
JP 126
Last updated/reviewed: 21 Dec 05
The primary mission of JP 126 is to ensure “the synchronised
delivery of equipment, materiel and personnel within joint theatres
of operations, at the required time and in the required quantities
and condition in order to support the joint commander’s missions”.
Establishment of Tactical Assault Group (East)
JP 2088 Phase 1
Last updated/reviewed: 13 Dec 05
This project is responsible for developing the Australian Defence
Forces (ADFs) second permanent Tactical Assault Group (East).
Airborne Surveillance for Land Operations
JP 129
Last updated/reviewed: 21 Dec 05
JP129 seeks to enhance the Australian Defence Force’s ability to
detect, locate, identify, and monitor military or other targets of
interest in nominated or unspecified areas of operation.
Incident Response Regiment Equipment Capability
JP 141/2087
Last updated/reviewed: 15 Dec 05
JP 141 was raised to acquire and bring into service new equipment
and enhance existing Chemical, Biological and Radiological Response
(CBRR) equipment systems to provide an effective long-term CBRR
capability. JP 2087 was raised to provide the Australian Defence
Force (ADF) with a permanent capability to respond to Chemical,
Biological, Nuclear or Explosive incidents through an Incident
Response Regiment (IRR).
Establishment of Special Operations Command
JP 199
Last updated/reviewed: 13 Dec 05
In late 2002, the Australian Government directed the establishment
of Special Operations Command (SOCOMD). JP 199 is the project set up
to conduct this task.
Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN)
JP 2025
Last updated/reviewed: 04 Nov 05
The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) project consists of
two over-the-horizon radars (OTHR), one near Longreach, Qld. and the
other near Laverton, WA, jointly operated from the JORN Coordination
Centre (JCC) at RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA by No 1 Radar Surveillance
Unit.
Amphibious Watercraft
JP 2048
Last updated/reviewed: 07 Dec 05
The Amphibious Watercraft Project, Joint Project 2048 Phase 1A
acquire and introduce into service a new amphibious Watercraft
System for the Amphibious Transports (LPAs), HMA Ships MANOORA and
KANIMBLA.
Amphibious Deployment and Sustainment Capability
JP 2048 Phase 4
Last updated/reviewed: 15 Dec 05
This project seeks to replace the capability of the current range of
ADF amphibious platforms.
ADF Deployable Medical Capability
JP 2060
Last updated/reviewed: 29 Aug 05
This project seeks to enhance the Australian Defence Force (ADF)
deployable health capability to provide health service support for
deployed forces.
Lightweight ASW Torpedoes
JP 2070
Last updated/reviewed: 30 Nov 05
Joint Project 2070 is a phased project that seeks the acquisition of
an effective Anti-Submarine Warfare weapon for the Australian
Defence Force.
Battle Space Communications - Land
JP 2072
Last updated/reviewed: 07 Nov 05
Australia's Defence 2000 White Paper 'Our Future Defence
Force'identified the requirement to provide communication
capabilities that can support Australian operations throughout our
territory and our immediate region with increased capacity to
support a range of new information systems.
ADF Aerial Target System (Kalkara)
JP 7
Last updated/reviewed: 01 Dec 04
Joint Project 7 is providing the Australian Defence Force with a
cost effective aerial target system that requires minimal personnel
to operate and maintain.
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