Army soldier killed, another injured, during parachute training in Jervis Bay, Defence confirms
An Army soldier died during a parachute training course on Monday, Defence has confirmed.
A soldier died during a parachute training course on Monday, Defence has confirmed.
“Defence can confirm an Australian Army soldier has died during a parachuting training course at the Jervis Bay Airfield on the evening of 11 May 2026,” the ADF said in a statement.
Another Australian Army soldier was injured in the incident in the Jervis Bay Territory, although they didn’t have to go to hospital.
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“Defence will provide further updates when possible.”
The parachuting training tragedy comes just two years since another parachuting death in 2024.
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