David Johnston (admiral)

David Johnston
Johnston in July 2016
Born	1962 (age 61–62)[1]
Allegiance	Australia
Service/branch	Royal Australian Navy
Years of service	1978–present
Rank	Admiral
Commands held	Chief of the Defence Force Vice Chief of the Defence Force Chief of Joint Operations Border Protection Command HMAS Newcastle HMAS Adelaide
Battles/wars	Operation Quickstep War in Afghanistan War against the Islamic State
Awards	Companion of the Order of Australia Commendation for Distinguished Service Officer of the Legion of Honour (France)

Admiral David Lance Johnston, AC (born 1962) is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy. He served as Deputy Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operation Slipper in 2010, Commander Border Protection Command from 2011 to 2013 and, following promotion to vice admiral, was posted as Chief of Joint Operations from 2014 until 2018. Johnston was appointed Vice Chief of the Defence Force in July 2018. He was promoted to admiral and appointed Chief of the Defence Force on 10 July 2024.