First woman to lead the army, Navy chief now new head of defence force

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Matthew Knott

Navy chief Mark Hammond will become the new head of the Australian Defence Force in a significant reshuffle that also includes the appointment of the nation’s first female chief of army.

Hammond, a former submariner, will take up the role in July following the resignation of current defence force chief David Johnston after two years in the role.

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has just become the first woman to lead the Australian army. Oscar Colman

Susan Coyle, the current head of joint capabilities, will become army chief, replacing Simon Stuart following his retirement.

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Matthew KnottMatthew Knott is the foreign affairs and national security correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.Connect via X, Facebook or email.

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