Australian Defence Force
National military force of Australia
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| 2025 | The Australian Army is set to replace its 22 Eurocopter Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters with 29 Boeing AH-64E v6 Apache Guardians. |
| 2025 | The Australian Army has set a target to increase female representation to 18% of total personnel. |
| 2024 | The Australian Army plans to complete the delivery of an additional 9 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, with a total acquisition target of 40 helicopters. |
| May 14 2024 | The 2024-25 federal budget was delivered by the Australian government, presenting estimated revenues, expenditures, and fiscal policy for the upcoming financial year. |
| July 1 2023 | The 1st (Australian) Division was renamed, with the 1st, 3rd, and 7th Brigades placed under the direct control of the division's headquarters to improve connections during deployments. |
| March 2023 | AUKUS announces Australia will purchase three US submarines with an option for two more, and begin construction of SSN-AUKUS submarines with the UK, with the first Australian-built boat expected in the early 2040s. |
| July 2022 | During the 2022-23 financial year, the Royal Australian Navy experienced a net personnel loss of 213, with 1,141 enlisted and 1,354 personnel leaving the service. |
| March 29 2022 | Budget brought forward to 29 March due to a federal election called for May. |
| 2021 | Royal Australian Navy introduced two replenishment oilers for at-sea support operations. |
| 2021 | Concludes Operation Highroad training mission in Afghanistan. |
| November 13 2021 | HMAS Stalwart, the second Supply-class replenishment ship, was commissioned at Fleet Base West. |
| September 2021 | The Attack-class submarine contract is cancelled, and Australia announces plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS partnership with the US and UK. |
| April 10 2021 | HMAS Supply, the first Supply-class replenishment ship, was commissioned at Fleet Base East. |
| 2020 | Brereton Report released, investigating allegations of war crimes in Afghanistan, identifying 25 ADF personnel involved in the murder of 39 civilians and prisoners. |
| October 2020 | Budget postponed to October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| June 2020 | Concludes deployment of Task Group Taji in Iraq. |
| May 19 2020 | HMAS Sydney (DDG 42), the third Hobart-class air warfare destroyer, was commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy at Fleet Base East. |
| 2019 | The Australian Army began replacing its 257 ASLAVs (Armoured Surveillance Liaison Vehicles) with 211 new Boxer armoured reconnaissance vehicles. |
| April 2 2019 | Budget brought forward to 2 April due to a federal election called for 18 May. |
| October 27 2018 | HMAS Brisbane (DDG 41), the second Hobart-class air warfare destroyer, was commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy at Fleet Base East. |
| 2017 | Two new Cape-class patrol boats were ordered by the Royal Australian Navy. |
| September 23 2017 | HMAS Hobart (DDG 39), the first Hobart-class air warfare destroyer, was commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy at Fleet Base East. |
| 2016 | Australia selects the Shortfin Barracuda (Attack-class) as the planned replacement for the Collins-class submarines. |
| December 2016 | The two leased Cape-class patrol boats were returned to the Australian Border Force. |
| May 3 2016 | Budget held on the first Tuesday in May to potentially enable a double dissolution election. |
| 2015 | Two Cape-class patrol boats were leased to the Royal Australian Navy from the Australian Border Force to address operational challenges with the Armidale-class vessels. |
| 2015 | The Australian Army displayed a Eurocopter Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) at the Australian International Airshow. |
| April 2015 | Deploys 300-strong Task Group Taji to Iraq for capacity building and training of Iraqi forces. |
| 2014 | Royal Australian Navy introduced two Canberra-class Landing Helicopter Dock ships with amphibious warfare and aircraft carrier capabilities. |
| 2014 | Australian Multi-cam Camouflage Uniform (AMCU) was introduced, replacing the Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) and Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) for all Australian Army orders of dress. |
| December 2014 | One Armidale-class patrol boat was decommissioned after being extensively damaged by an onboard fire. |
| December 2013 | Chief of Army reversed a previous ban on berets as general duties headwear for all personnel, with the exception of Special Forces personnel (SASR, CDO Regiments). |
| December 31 2013 | Ends combat role in Afghanistan, transitioning to a training contingent under Operation Highroad. |
| January 2013 | Gender-based restrictions for frontline combat and training roles were lifted, allowing women to serve in all military positions in the Australian Army. |
| 2010 | Anzac-class frigates began receiving upgrades to their anti-ship missile defence (ASMD) capabilities. |
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