Defence names new Chief of Joint Capabilities

Defence has appointed Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz as the new Chief of Joint Capabilities, replacing the incoming Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Susan Coyle. Air Vice-Marshal Braz will be promoted to Air Marshal and start in his new role in July 2026 for four years, said Defence in a media release.

In his new job Air Vice-Marshal Braz will lead Defence’s Joint Capabilities Group in delivering integrated support across cyber operations, cyber security, logistics, space, and national support to enable Defence to operate effectively across all warfighting domains.

“Air Vice-Marshal Braz brings extensive experience from his roles across Defence and the Australian Signals Directorate,” said ADM David Johnston, the Chief of the Defence Force.

“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.”

Braz 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.

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.