We currently operate about 105 Leopard AS1 tanks (Leopard 1A3's upgraded to about Leopard 1A5 standard.) Our defence minister just announced a new project to acquire new tanks for our army though. We're now looking at Challenger 2, Leopard 2A6 (my personal bet) and M1A2 Abrams (unlikely in my view, too expensive to buy and operate). We're looking to equip 1 Armoured Regiment with brand new tanks, plus the School of Armour. This new tank as you might imagine, is eagerly awaited by Royal Australian Armoured Corp personnel, as our Leopard tanks are nearing the end of their useful life. They've had a hard life after 28 years in the Aussie outback... Cheers.