Australian Defence Force

The Australian Defence Force numbers about 53,000 active duty personnel. This exceeds the current target of 50,000 personnel because of short-term increases necessary to fulfill Australia's commitment in East Timor. The military although small numerically is technologically sophisticated.

It is composed of the Australian Army, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

Website: http://www.defence.gov.au