09 Jul 2026 Navy, Army, Air Force News Standing ready to do the nation's toughest work Admiral David Johnston hands over command of the Australian Defence Force to Admiral Mark Hammond. Media releases Media release 09 Jul 2026 ADF Chief hands over command after nearly 50 years of service Speech 09 Jul 2026 Admiral David L Johnston AC RAN - Final Remarks as Chief of the Defence Force Speech 08 Jul 2026 Lieutenant General Susan Coyle AM CSC DSM - First Remarks as Chief of Army Speech 08 Jul 2026 Lieutenant General Simon Stuart AO DSC - Final Remarks as Chief of Army
