AUSTRALIAN ARMY CHANGES

The Government has outlined key changes to the Australian Army’s units and formations – as well as changes to equipment locations – to boost capabilities, preparedness and projection.

Defence Minister Richard Marles said the changes were in response to recommendations of the Defence Strategic Review to maintain peace, security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

“Our Army has always played a vital role in the defence of our nation and will continue to do so as it adapts to the challenges of our times,” Mr Marles said.

“These changes involve some hard decisions. But these decisions are necessary to build the Army Australia needs.

“This will mean Army has a concentration of people and capabilities in Australia’s north, making it easier to deploy for training, major exercises, or to support our partners and allies in the region.”

Read more about the changes to Army: https://www.defence.gov.au/.../major-changes-army-announced