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Australia appoints first-ever female army chief in 125-year history amid defence reshuffle

Australia appoints first-ever female army chief in 125-year history amid defence reshuffle

1 5 Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and newly appointed Chief of Army Lieutenant General Susan Coyle pose for photographers after a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, April 13, 2026. (Reuters)

 2 5 Newly appointed Chief of Army Lieutenant General Susan Coyle poses for photographers after a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, April 13, 2026. (Reuters)

 3 5 Newly appointed Chief of Army Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, newly appointed Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) Vice Admiral Mark Hammond and newly appointed Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Matthew Buckley pose for photographers after a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, April 13, 2026. (Reuters)

 4 5 Newly appointed Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) Vice Admiral Mark Hammond at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, April 13, 2026. (Reuters)

 5 5 Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, newly appointed Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) Vice Admiral Mark Hammond and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attend a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, April 13, 2026. (Reuters)

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