The Almanac, authored by Raspal Khosa, is a unique publication that brings together a wealth of information across the full-range of Defence activity in a single, easy-to-use reference source. It is an up-to-date, fact-filled resource that places otherwise difficult to find Defence information at the reader’s fingertips and presents it in a transparent, highly readable form.

Chapters cover:

Defence and strategy looking at the constitutional and legislative basis for Defence, the military justice system, Australian strategic policy and Australia's place in the world.
Australian Defence Force which covers ADF command arrangements, order of battle, equipment, arms and weapons, ordnance, platform activity levels, comparative military strength, Defence facilities, establishments and bases.
Department of Defence which looks at the organisation, outcomes and ouputs and management information systems.
People which covers personnel issues such as personnel numbers, ranks, recruiting activity, enlistments, Reserve, separations and salaries.
Money provides Defence outlays, comparative regional defence spending, comparative Commonwealth spending, top 30 Defence projects and top 30 Defence contractors.
Australia and the world considers significant treaties, conventions and agreements, Australian membership of intergovernmental bodies and international organisations.
Counter-terrorism covers counter-terrorism arrangements, governance structures for counter-terrorism, national terrorist situation, budget appropriations for agencies, agencies' CT roles, terrorist organisations in Australia and terrorist incidents.

It is available as a download or a CD-ROM. It will be updated on a regular basis and purchase includes receipt of updates of the 2008-2009 edition.

If you are an ASPI member, log in to download the file or contact ASPI to receive a CD-ROM. Email enquiries@aspi.org.au or phone +61 2 6270 5100 for a copy.