# Death of an Australian soldier

Date: 6 Oct 2026
Released by: Department of Defence

## MediaRelease.co Summary

An Australian Army soldier has died and five others were injured in a training exercise at Mount Bundey Training Area, south-east of Darwin, on 5 October 2026, the Department of Defence said. Next of kin have been notified. Defence requested privacy for members and families and said it would provide further updates when possible.

## Original release

Defence can confirm an Australian Army soldier has died during a training exercise at the Mount Bundey Training Area on 5 October 2026. Five other Australian Army soldiers were injured. Next of kin has been notified. We request that the privacy of Defence members and families is respected at this time. Defence will provide further updates when possible.

## Key details

- Issued by: Department of Defence
- Published: 6 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: Australia
- Subject country/region: Northern Territory (Australia)
- Original source: https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2026-10-06/death-australian-soldier
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/au/mr01232-death-of-an-australian-soldier-06102026.html

Original source: https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2026-10-06/death-australian-soldier
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