Warpower:Australia



The WARPOWER series of sites take a unique, 'by-the-numbers', quick-reference approach to the current (2023) military capabilities of Australia, a Top 20 fighting force. Australia retains a critical placement in the Asia-Pacific region which is home to critical global trade routes. Operating under the shadow of a growing China, Australia has strengthened itself through procurement programs and reinforced ties with regional powers as well as the United States and Britain in an effort to head-off potential conflict.

Service Branches


The fighting forces of Australia are collectively managed under the Australian Defence Force banner and encompasses three major branches of service: the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the Australian Army (AA), and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The defense force was founded on January 1st, 1901.

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At-a-Glance



Global Rank
15
Ukrainian national flag
UKR
16
Australian national flag
AUS
17
Iranian national flag
IRN
Regional Rank
8
Indonesian national flag
IDO
9
Australian national flag
AUS
10
Vietnamese national flag
VTN
Equipment
Modern | Cold War
Key Qualities

Advanced / Modern Technologies
Regional Capability
Force Balance
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Total Units: 421


The Royal Australian Air Force is a modernized fighting component led by the American F-35 Lightning II strike platform backed by the American F/A-18 multirole fighter. Naturally so, much of the service is dedicated to over-water work with fixed-wing and rotary-wing elements used in direct and support roles. The Army and Navy have a decided focus on a flexible rotorcraft force that features the Tiger attack helicopter as well as a growing number of American Black Hawk types.
Type Balance
Fixed-Wing
Rotorcraft
NOTES: The RAAF has ordered a total of 72 F-35A strike fighters. An additional two P-8A maritime patrol aircraft are on order. The AP-3C series is set to be replaced by the MC-55A Peregrine platform of which four are on order. The AW139 fleet is contracted through CHC Helicopter. The DA40NG fleet is registered under civilian numbers.


AIRFRAME AGE COLOR KEY:
GREEN = New Procurement; BLUE = Modern, Viable; YELLOW = Aging, Requires Attention; RED = Obsolete / Near-Obsolete


59
F-35A
Strike
AIR FORCE
24
F/A-18F
Multirole
AIR FORCE
6
AW139
Search & Rescue
AIR FORCE
12
C-130J
Tactical Transp.
AIR FORCE
10
C-27J
Tactical Transp.
AIR FORCE
8
C-17
Strategic Transp.
AIR FORCE
8
King Air 350
Utility Transp.
AIR FORCE
6
KC-30A MRTT
Tanker-Transport
AIR FORCE
3
Falcon 7X
VIP
AIR FORCE
2
Boeing BBJ
VIP
AIR FORCE
1
KC-30A MRTT
VIP
AIR FORCE
12
P-8A
Maritime Patrol
AIR FORCE
11
EA-18G
EW
AIR FORCE
6
E-7A
AEW&C
AIR FORCE
2
AP-3C
SIGINT
AIR FORCE
49
PC-21
Basic Training
AIR FORCE
33
Hawk 127
Advanced Jet Training
AIR FORCE
8
DA40NG
Flight Training
AIR FORCE
8
King Air 350
Flight Training
AIR FORCE
40
MRH-90
Multi-Mission
ARMY
35
UH-60L
Multi-Mission
ARMY
22
Tiger ARH
Attack Helo
ARMY
15
H135
Helo Training
ARMY
10
CH-47F
Medium-Lift
ARMY
2
AW139
Medium Utility
ARMY
23
MH-60R
Multi-Mission
NAVY
6
MRH-90
Multi-Mission
NAVY

Total Units: 8,081


Modern Australian land power is showcased through a force built around mobility, hence the 1,000 or so Bushmaster vehicles leading the charge. The service maintains a stock of nearly 60 American Abrams supported by over 400 American M113 tracked APCs. The German Boxer provides modularity and the light-class Hawkei is an all-modern solution. In-direct, ranged firepower is provided for by the proven British M777 towed howitzer.
Type Balance
Tracked
Wheeled


HULL AGE COLOR KEY:
GREEN = New Procurement; BLUE = Modern, Viable; YELLOW = Aging, Requires Attention; RED = Obsolete / Near-Obsolete


59
M1A1
Main Battle Tank
431
M113
APC
257
ASLAV
CRV
68
Boxer
CRV
1,052
Bushmaster
IMV
233
Hawkei
Scout Car
13
M88
Engineering
5,920
Logistics
Various
48
M777
155mm Towed

Australian military manpower by-the-numbers.


NOTES: Values below used (with permission) from the military stats aggregator site www.GlobalFirepower.com, detailing the current strengths and weaknesses of modern military forces by-the-numbers.



Total Population
26,141,369
(100%)

Available Manpower
10,979,375
(42.0%)

Total Military Personnel (est.)
90,500
(0.3%)

Active Personnel
60,500
(0.2%)

Reserve Personnel
30,000
(0.1%)

Active Paramilitary
0
(0.0%)

Air Force Personnel
20,000
(0.1%)

Navy Personnel
20,000
(0.1%)

Army Personnel
50,000
(0.2%)

Total Units: 100


The modern Royal Australian Navy is a balanced fighting force featuring a pair of amphibious assault helicopter carriers, a six-strong undersea force, surface combatants and support craft. The twin LHDs are the key to a quick-reaction initiative and would support the charge in any grand operation involving the service. Warships available are capable, modern designs featuring guided-missile armament and can counter air, land, and seaborne threats with equal lethality. The service is also buoyed by the new tri-nation regional alliance involving the United States and Britain.
HULL AGE COLOR KEY:
GREEN = New Procurement; BLUE = Modern, Viable; YELLOW = Aging, Requires Attention; RED = Obsolete / Near-Obsolete


6
Collins
Attack Sub
2
Canberra
LHD
3
Hobart
Destroyer
8
ANZAC
Frigate
7
Larrakia
Patrol Boat
4
Huon
Mine Warfare
5
Fourcroy
Patrol
65
Special
Various

Ranks of the various military services of the nation of Australia.


Ranks are listed below, lowest ('OR', Enlisted) to highest ('OF', Officer). Translations / comparable ranks are provided.


Australian Army Ranks (arranged Lowest-to-Highest)
Private
OR-1
Lance Corporal
OR-2
Corporal
OR-3
Sergeant
OR-4
Warrant Officer 2
OR-5
Warrant Officer 1
OR-6
Reg.Sgt.Maj of Army
OR-7
Staff Cadet
OC
Officer Cadet
OF-1
Second Lieutenant
OF-2
Lieutenant
OF-3
Captain
OF-4
Major
OF-5
Lieutenant Colonel
OF-6
Colonel
OF-7
Brigadier
OF-8
Major General
OF-9
Lieutenant General
OF-10
General
OF-11
Field Marshal
OF-12


Royal Australian Navy Ranks (arranged Lowest-to-Highest)
Seaman
OR-1
Able Seaman
OR-2
Leading Seaman
OR-3
Petty Officer
OR-4
Chief Petty Officer
OR-5
Warrant Officer
OR-6
Warrant Off. of Navy
OR-7

OR-8

OR-9
Midshipman
OF-1
Acting Sub Lt
OF-2
Lieutenant
OF-3
LT Commander
OF-4
Commander
OF-5
Captain
OF-6
Commodore
OF-7
Rear Admiral
OF-8
Vice Admiral
OF-9
Admiral
OF-10
Admiral of the Fleet
OF-11


Royal Australian Air Force Ranks (arranged Lowest-to-Highest)
Aircraftman
OR-1
Leading Aircraftman
OR-2
Corporal
OR-3
Sergeant
OR-4
Flight Sergeant
OR-5
Warrant Officer
OR-6
Warrant Off.of the AF
OR-7
Officer Cadet
OC
Pilot Officer
OF-1
Flying Officer
OF-2
Flight Lieutenant
OF-3
Squadron Leader
OF-4
Wing Commander
OF-5
Group Captain
OF-6
Air Commodore
OF-7
Air Vice Marshal
OF-8
Air Marshal
OF-9
Air Chief Marshal
OF-10
Marshal of the RAAF
OF-11
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