Australia Appoints New Head of the Defence Force

Published on April 9, 2024

Australia has named Vice-Admiral David Johnston as the new chief of the Defence Force from July 2024, subject to approval from the governor general. He replaces retiring chief General Angus Campbell, who has been serving the Australian Defence Force (ADF) since 1981. Mr. Johnston, a naval officer, has been serving as vice chief of the Defence Force since 2018 after joining the ADF in 1978. The news comes as Australia considers working with Japan on the AUKUS security pact in technology sharing, known as pillar II. Air Marshal Robert Chipman will now take on the role of vice chief of the Defence Force, having served as chief of the Air Force since July 2022. Air Vice-Marshal Stephen Chappell will be promoted to chief of the Air Force....

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