Belgian Chief of Defence Frederik Vansina (nato.int)

• Vansina logged 2,600 jet hours, 1,900 on F-16.
• He served as Aide-de-Camp to the King and Director of the European Air Group.
• Promoted to General and Chief of Defence in July 2024.

"General Frederik Vansina, born in 1964 in Bern, was appointed Belgian Chief of Defence in July 2024. He graduated from the Royal Military Academy, served as an F-16 pilot, commanded the 10th Tactical Wing, and became Air Component Commander. His career includes Balkan, Afghan, and Libyan operations, as well as NATO roles."