Ian Langford

Dr Langford has 32 years of experience and as a senior officer in the Australian Defence Force. Ian has held a range of appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career. Ian commanded the 2nd Commando Regiment, as well as Special Operations Task Groups in Afghanistan, Iraq, and on domestic counter-terrorism duties. He has also led at the strategic level, responsible for the Army's future strategic investments, future concepts and capabilities, capital acquisitions and critical sustainment systems as the Head of Land Capability on two separate occasions in both 2019/20 and again in 2022.