CANBERRA, October 06, 2026 (DAILYNWZ) — An Australian Army soldier has died and five others were injured during a training exercise in the Northern Territory, the Defence Department said Tuesday, with no further details immediately available.
The incident occurred on October 5 at the Mount Bundey Training Area, the department said in a statement published on its website.
All five injured personnel were Australian Army soldiers, according to the department. It did not disclose the nature or severity of their injuries, nor did it provide details on what happened during the exercise.
“Next of kin has been notified. Defence will provide further updates when possible,” the statement said.
The department did not immediately provide additional information on the circumstances surrounding the soldier’s death or the injuries.