Australia Names First Female Army Chief in Historic Defence Reshuffle
Australia announced a major reshuffle of its top military leadership, with Vice Admiral Mark Hammond appointed as the new Chief of Defence and Susan Coyle set to become the first woman to lead the Australian Army. The appointments coincide with Australia maintaining military surveillance aircraft in the Middle East amid the Iran conflict.
Key Facts
- 1Vice Admiral Mark Hammond will become Australia's next Chief of Defence, appointed by PM Anthony Albanese
- 2Susan Coyle will become the first woman to lead the Australian Army — described as a 'deeply historic moment' in Australian defence history
- 3The changes coincide with Australia maintaining military surveillance aircraft in the Middle East amid the Iran conflict
Coverage
Covered by Australian outlets including 9 News, The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC News AU, and The Guardian, reflecting domestic significance and broader strategic context.
Sources (5)
New heads of Defence and Army announced
The Sydney Morning Herald · 6d ago
Susan Coyle to be first woman to lead Australian army in ‘deeply historic moment’
The Guardian · 6d ago
First woman to lead the army, navy chief now new head of defence force
The Sydney Morning Herald · 6d ago
Head of navy to take over as Australia's Chief of Defence
9 News · 6d ago
Live: Australia not asked to help Hormuz blockade as PM names new defence chief
ABC News AU · 6d ago