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Defence Academy welcomes Australia’s Chief of Joint Capabilities

1 September 2023
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Australian Defence Force, Chief of Joint Capabilities, Lt Gen JJ Frewen and Deputy Commandant of the Defence Academy UK, Air Cmdre Hamish Cormack stood in front of a cyber banner.

The Defence Academy recently welcomed Lieutenant General JJ Frewen, Chief of Joint Capabilities, Australian Defence Force.

Australian Defence Force, Chief of Joint Capabilities, Lt Gen JJ Frewen and Deputy Commandant of the Defence Academy UK, Air Cmdre Hamish Cormack stood in front of a cyber banner.


Lt Gen Frewen has held a range of senior staff appointments, most notably national commander of all Australian Defence personnel in the Middle East, Co-ordinator General of the National COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce and Head Military Strategic Commitments in Australian Defence Headquarters. Since September 2021, Lt Gen Frewen was appointed to his current role as Chief of Joint Capabilities.


During his first visit to Shrivenham on 22 August, he was given an overview of the Defence Academy, the Defence College of Military Capability Integration (DCMCI) and a detailed discussion and tour of facilities at the Defence Cyber Academy (DCA).

Defence personnel inside a large hall looking at a military tank.

Lt Gen Frewen said the visit provided a valuable understanding of the critical role the Academy plays in developing the United Kingdom’s defence capabilities and personnel.

“As Australia develops a highly capable force across the Space and Cyber Domains, having a Defence Cyber College which uses the best learning methodologies to deliver cutting edge training is part of that development,” Lt Gen Frewen said.
“The insights we have obtained at the UK Academy will assist us to achieve this.”
“Working with our peers in the UK provides a mutually beneficial opportunity to share knowledge and learnings and enhance our capabilities. I look forward to continuing our relationship with the Defence Academy in the future.”
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