The nation holds a PwrIndx* score of 0.2567 (a score of 0.0000 is considered 'perfect'). This entry last reviewed on 06/04/2023. *PwrIndx: Each nation is assessed on individual and collective values processed through an in-house formula to generate its 'PwrIndx' (Power Index) score.
The Australian Defence Force is one of the world's leading military organisations. We fulfil key defensive roles as well as providing a range of peacetime services. In the ADF you'll experience some of the world's most advanced aircraft, ships, vehicles, weaponry and ICT systems.
Access to US technology and intelligence, combined with our own research, intelligence and industry capabilities, gives Australia a far more powerful military than we could achieve otherwise.
The world's 12th largest economy
Strong growth in 2021 solidified Australia's position as the world's 12th largest economy in 2021. Nominal GDP was around A$2.2 trillion (US$1.6 trillion) in 2021. Australia is home to just 0.3% of the world's population, but accounts for 1.7% of the global economy.
Australian Defence Force personnel are deployed to operations overseas and within Australia, in order to actively protect Australia's borders and offshore maritime interests.
The submission claims that Australia is well and truly within striking distance of Chinese missiles, and that artificial reefs and atolls in the South China Sea would allow China to fire “land-based DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile strikes”, with the Mischief Reef atoll, 3000km northwest of Darwin, of ...
Australia has all the ingredients required to crack this conundrum and become a new energy superpower. We have cost-competitive large-scale renewable energy, abundant minerals and natural resources, a highly skilled workforce, and deep access to capital.
The Australian Army is one of the world's leading military forces. Learn about our key land-based operations, our overseas engagements, our contribution to disaster relief, and our vision for the future.
As a non-nuclear-weapon state, Australia engages with other countries to advocate disarmament and non-proliferation. Australia consistently promotes cooperation within existing disarmament architecture based on the cornerstone Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
The quid pro quo was to provide niche contributions to coalition operations and that has been done exceptionally well: the ADF is arguably one of the best trained defence forces in the world, but it can be because it is small. As others have said of the Australian Army – “brilliant but boutique.”
The ADF is technologically sophisticated but relatively small. Although the ADF's 60,330 full-time active-duty personnel and 29,560 active reservists as of 30 June 2021 make it the largest military in Oceania, it is smaller than most Asian military forces.
While considered excellent soldiers, Australians were known for their easygoing natures, their ability to enjoy themselves heartily when on leave, as well as their reputation for a relaxed attitude to discipline.
The Australia, New Zealand, and United States (ANZUS) Security Treaty, concluded in 1951, is Australia's pre-eminent security treaty alliance and enjoys broad bipartisan support.
Team India depart for T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia
There were smiles all around as the Indian team left for Australia late on Thursday. The cricketers obliged waiting fans with selfies and autographs, and posed for a team photograph just before departure.
Several factors make Australia a popular place for Indians to migrate. Firstly, the immigration policies of the country make it easy for students to gain education and work opportunities there. Secondly, the Australian education system, lifestyle, and medical facilities are primary factors in moving to this country.
Australia enjoys long-standing and growing ties with Pakistan, underpinned by deepening people-to-people links. Diplomatic relations were established after Pakistan's 1947 partition from India, and Australia has maintained a resident mission in the country since 1948.
China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States are often referred to as great powers by academics due to "their political and economic dominance of the global arena". These five nations are the only states to have permanent seats with veto power on the UN Security Council.
The Queen's role
The Queen is represented in Australia at the federal level by a Governor-General. He or she is appointed by The Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister of Australia and is completely independent of the British Government.
United States. The United States of America is a North American nation that is the world's most dominant economic and military power.
Scientists have recently revealed that Australia and New Zealand are best placed to survive a nuclear apocalypse and help reboot collapsed human civilisation. The study, published in the journal Risk Analysis. These countries include not just Australia and New Zealand, but also Iceland, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
From here the missile arc range takes in most of Western Australia, including Fleet Base West and the country's busiest air base RAAF Pearce, all of the NT, as far north east as Townsville and south western parts of South Australia.
China is Australia's largest two-way trading partner in goods and services, accounting for nearly one third (32.2 per cent) of our trade with the world.