Australian Defence Force Personnel Numbers 1429/25/26 – Documents

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This Defence monthly workforce report documents Australian Defence Force personnel numbers as of February 2026. The ADF achieved an Average Funded Strength of 61,293 personnel against a budgeted requirement of 61,711, representing a shortfall of 418 personnel (0.7%). The Navy recorded 15,757 personnel (49 below requirement), the Army 28,812 (244 below requirement), and the Air Force 16,724 (125 below requirement). All three services remained marginally below their growth path targets for financial year 2025-26. The figures include permanent personnel and specified operational categories. Minimal redaction is present in this excerpt.