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Lieutenant General Susan Coyle to lead Australia's army
Australia has appointed Lieutenant General Susan Coyle as the country’s first female Chief of Army, marking a historic moment in the nation's military history. The announcement was made on Monday, April 13, 2026, as part of a broader reshuffle in the Australian Defence Force leadership. Coyle, who is currently serving as the Acting Chief of Joint Capabilities, will officially take over the top army post in July this year. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed the appointment, emp
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle to lead Australia's army
Australia has appointed Lieutenant General Susan Coyle as the country’s first female Chief of Army, marking a historic moment in the nation's military history. The announcement was made on Monday, April 13, 2026, as part of a broader reshuffle in the Australian Defence Force leadership. Coyle, who is currently serving as the Acting Chief of Joint Capabilities, will officially take over the top army post in July this year. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed the appointment, emp
Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over alleged war crimes
A former member of Australia’s armed forces, widely recognized for his military honors, has been arrested and is expected to face multiple war crime charges tied to alleged killings in Afghanistan. Authorities confirmed the arrest took place at Sydney Airport on Tuesday, though an exact date and time were not disclosed. The individual, identified by police as a 47-year-old former Australian Defence Force member and publicly named as Ben Roberts-Smith, is set to be charged with fiv
Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over alleged war crimes
A former member of Australia’s armed forces, widely recognized for his military honors, has been arrested and is expected to face multiple war crime charges tied to alleged killings in Afghanistan. Authorities confirmed the arrest took place at Sydney Airport on Tuesday, though an exact date and time were not disclosed. The individual, identified by police as a 47-year-old former Australian Defence Force member and publicly named as Ben Roberts-Smith, is set to be charged with fiv









