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Australian Army chief leaves legacy and an open door for further professionalisation - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site
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Leadership transition at the Australian Army chief level signals continuity in institutional modernisation priorities, including professionalism and capability development. However, the article does not report specific capability metrics, funding commitments, or AUKUS-related decisions that would directly move preparedness indicators.
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