Volkswacht Bodensee - Australia names Coyle first woman to lead army

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Australia names Coyle first woman to lead army / Photo: © AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE/AFP

Australia names Coyle first woman to lead army

ECONOMY 13.04.2026

A woman will command Australia's army for the first time since its founding 125 years ago, Defence Minister Richard Marles said Monday as he unveiled the "deeply historic" appointment.

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Lieutenant general Susan Coyle was named Australia's Chief of Army following a three-decade career during which she has served in the Solomon Islands, Afghanistan and the Middle East.

"Her achievement means that she will be the first woman to command a service in Australian history," Marles told reporters.

"And it is a deeply historic moment. As Susan said to me, you cannot be what you cannot see."

Australia's army is in the throes of a major transformation, equipping itself with long-range firepower, drones and other modern combat tools.

Coyle stressed her experience in areas such as cyber-warfare.

"This breadth of experience provides a strong foundation for the responsibilities of command and the trust placed in me," she said.

T.Egger--VB

Volkswacht Bodensee - Australia names Coyle first woman to lead army

Australia names Coyle first woman to lead army

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