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The Australian Army will be led by a woman for the first time in its 125-year history.

2026-04-14 21:45:57Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
The Australian Army will be led by a woman for the first time in its 125-year
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle

Australia has announced that its military will be led by a woman for the first time in its 125-year history, as part of a reshuffle of the country's defence force leadership.

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the current head of joint capabilities, will become chief of the army in July, the government said in a statement on Monday. She will replace Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, who took up the post in July 2022.

Coyle's career spans nearly four decades, during which she has held several senior command roles, including during operations in Afghanistan and the Middle East.

Her appointment comes as the Australian military seeks to increase the number of female officers in its ranks. It is facing a wave of allegations of systematic sexual harassment and discrimination.

"From July, we will have the first female army chief in the 125-year history of the Australian Army," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement.

Defense Minister Richard Marles called Coyle's appointment a "deeply historic moment."

“As Susan told me, you can’t be what you can’t see,” Marles said.

“Susan’s achievement will be profoundly important to women serving in the Australian Defence Force today and women who are considering serving in the Australian Defence Force in the future.”

Australia's military is undergoing a major transformation, equipping itself with long-range firepower, drones and other modern combat tools.

Coyle, 55, highlighted her experience in areas such as cyber warfare. “This breadth of experience provides a strong foundation for the command responsibilities and the trust that has been placed in me,” she said.

Women currently make up about 21 percent of the Australian Defence Force, or ADF, and 18.5 percent of senior leadership roles. The ADF has set a target of 25 percent overall participation for women by 2030.

Last October, a class action lawsuit was filed against the ADF alleging that it failed to protect thousands of female officers from systematic sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination.


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