Australian army chief urges soldiers to adapt amid dispute over Labor’s defence overhaul
by Daniel Hurst Foreign affairs and defence correspon from on (#6B4DA)
Lt Gen Simon Stuart says troops will face opportunities and challenges' but shadow defence minister says army will be weakened by changes
The chief of the army has urged soldiers to adapt to the rapidly changing character of war" amid a growing political dispute over the Albanese government's major defence overhaul.
In a video message to reassure soldiers, Lt Gen Simon Stuart acknowledged they could face some challenges" in modernising but said he was confident the army was up to the task.
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