Appointment of the Chief of Joint Capabilities

Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz AM CSC DSM has been appointed as the new Chief of Joint Capabilities, replacing the incoming Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Susan Coyle AM CSC DSM. 

Air Vice-Marshal Braz brings extensive experience across almost 40 years of service in the Australian Defence Force. 

Since joining the Royal Australian Air Force in 1987, Air Vice-Marshal Braz has held multiple distinguished senior appointments across Defence and the Australian Signals Directorate, including the Commander of the Australian Air Task Group of the Middle East Region, Director-General of Military Strategic Commitments, Deputy Chief of Air Force and most recently Air Commander Australia. 

As the Chief of Joint Capabilities, Air Vice-Marshal Braz will lead Defence’s Joint Capabilities Group, which is responsible for delivering integrated support across cyber operations, cyber security, logistics, space, and national support to enable Defence to operate effectively across all warfighting domains.

He will continue the development of the Joint Capabilities Group to meet the capability priorities set out in the 2026 National Defence Strategy, including the uplift in Defence’s logistics infrastructure and an increased investment in space and cyber capabilities.  

Air Vice-Marshal Braz will be promoted to Air Marshal and start in his new role in July 2026 for a four-year tenure. 

The Government thanks Lieutenant General Coyle for her outstanding accomplishments as the Chief of Joint Capabilities and looks forward to continuing to work with her as the Chief of Army. 

Quotes attributable to Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Richard Marles MP:

“Congratulations to Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz on his appointment as the Chief of Joint Capabilities.

“Air Vice-Marshal Braz brings the experience, insight and leadership needed to deliver space and cyber power, national support, logistics and joint training – ensuring the ADF is prepared to safeguard Australia’s sovereignty, security and prosperity for decades to come. 

“I look forward to working with Air Vice-Marshal Braz as we continue the Australian Government’s work to embed space and cyber as the fourth and fifth warfighting domains.” 

Quotes attributable to the Chief of the Australian Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN: 

“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Air Vice-Marshal Braz and his family on his promotion and appointment as the new Chief of Joint Capabilities.

“Air Vice-Marshal Braz brings extensive experience from his roles across Defence and the Australian Signals Directorate. 

“His strong track record refining and developing military capability and empowering his people will enable Joint Capabilities Group to meet the capability priorities as set out in the National Defence Strategy 2026.”