Hurley Gets Top Job, Other Defense Leadership Changes

June 02 2011

Australia

The Australian government has approved new leaders for its armed forces, reports the Australian newspaper.

Lt. Gen. David Hurley has been named as the next defense chief. He has previously served as Australia's commander of land forces, chief of the capability development group and chief of joint operations. Hurley will be promoted to general for the post.

Air Marshal Mark Binskin will serve as vice chief of the defense staff. Air Vice Marshal Geoff Brown will be the next air...

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