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Vice Admiral Mark Hammond appointed first submariner Chief of Defence Force
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Vice Admiral Mark Hammond was appointed Chief of the Australian Defence Force by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday, marking the first time a submariner will lead. He will take over in July from David Johnston, with challenges including the AUKUS submarine deal and increased demands in the Indo-Pacific. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle becomes the first female chief.
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