An Australian soldier has been killed during a training exercise in the Northern Territory, the Defence Department said
The incident happened at the Mount Bundey Training Area near Darwin about 12.45pm on Wednesday.
The Army member was treated at the scene but later died at Royal Darwin Hospital.
"The Army and ADF community extends its deepest sympathies to the soldier's family and friends," Defence said in a statement.
"It is a deep shock to the organisation and will be felt by the broader Army family."
It comes less than a week after a 21-year-old Australian soldier was killed by a falling tree branch during a training exercise near Rockhampton in Queensland.
The Army has now suspended training activities across its combat brigades to review risk assessment processes and training safety management.
Defence says it won't be releasing any personal information regarding the soldier, as NT police investigate the incident.
Labor has also extended its sympathies to the solider's family and friends with shadow defence minister Richard Marles and shadow defence personnel minister Amanda Rishworth saying in a statement "there can be no sadder or more difficult day".
"On behalf of the Labor opposition, we extend our deepest sympathies to the soldier's family and friends," the statement said.
"The men and women of our Defence Forces do an extraordinary job on behalf of our nation. Sad days like these remind us this service comes at great personal risk."
