Australian soldier found dead in Prague

An Australian soldier has been found dead in Prague while on leave from service in the Middle East.

Defence has confirmed the man was found in the Czech Republic capital on Friday, local time.

Czech authorities are investigating the incident but it is believed there are no suspicious circumstances.

The soldier's family has been notified and the army is providing them, his friends and colleagues with support.

Defence said because the man, who's yet to be named, was on leave his death was not considered an operational fatality.

"The loss of a soldier however, irrespective of the circumstances, is deeply felt by the army family," the department said in a statement on Wednesday.