Appointment of General Fabien Mandon as French Chief of Defence (nato.int)

• General Mandon is a Commander of the Legion of Honour and Officer of the National Order of Merit.
• He participated in operations in Afghanistan, Libya, and the Central African Republic.
• His appointment was announced during a Council of Ministers meeting.

"General Fabien Mandon, a career fighter pilot with 144 combat missions, was appointed as France's Chief of Defence on 23 July 2025, taking office on 1 September 2025. He previously served as head of the French President's private military staff and held various senior command and strategic posts."