The Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) is a multidomain group responsible for space and cyber operations, information operations, national support, logistics and joint training.
JCG is focused on generating professional, well-trained, educated, prepared and ready space, cyber and national support forces to the integrated joint force through its Commands and Divisions.
JCG’s mission is to generate and deliver Space and Cyber Power, Information Operations and National Support effects as part of the integrated force in competition and conflict.
Functional commands
Australian Defence Force Element – Australian Signals Directorate
Australian Defence Force Element – Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is responsible to command and administer Australian Defence Force (ADF) signals intelligence and cyber professionals made available for employment in ASD’s integrated workforce to support Defence operations planning, capability development and current ADF operations
Cyber Command
Cyber Command was established on 25 March 2024, transitioning from the previous Cyber Warfare Division. The Command is responsible for leading the Cyber domain for Defence while generating the Australian Defence Force cyber warfighting and information operations capability.
Cyber Operations Division
Cyber Operations Division is responsible for the integration, operation, management and security of Defence's global strategic communications capability that enable military operations and support Defence business. The Division also provides Defence leadership advice and technical control for the command, control, communications and cyber security in support of ADF Operations.
Space Command
Space Command was established in January 2022 to deliver the transformational change needed across Defence to consolidate space capabilities and operations. The Command is responsible for leading the Space domain for Defence while preparing space power to contribute to the integrated force in competition and conflict.
Space and Cyber Capabilities Division
Space and Cyber Capabilities Division is responsible for generating and delivering space and cyber power as part of the integrated force in competition and conflict.
Joint Logistics Command
The Joint Logistics Command leads the coordinated delivery of effective and efficient logistics to enable Defence to train, fight and win. The Command is responsible for logistics information systems, the logistics network of warehouses, maintenance, distribution facilities and Defence’s fuel supply chain.
Joint Training Command
Joint Training Command was established in JCG in January 2025 with the transition of the Defence Command Support Training Centre from Army. The Command delivers modernised and integrated individual training for the 3 Services and joint capabilities to generate an integrated force in competition and conflict for the ADF.
National Support Division
Australia's increasingly unstable strategic environment means Defence must harness the nation’s economic, industrial and societal strengths to achieve the Defence National Strategy. The National Support Division plans, organises and draws upon whole-of-government and national capabilities to improve Defence preparedness and national resilience.
Military Strategic Effects Branch
The Military Strategic Effects Branch provides support to the operational and strategic levels through preparation of strategic information activities and strategic targeting support. This enables management of strategic and reputational issues in order for Defence senior leaders to appropriately engage with government, other agencies, allies, coalition partners and also the Australian and international communities.