Chief of Defence of Spain: Admiral Teodoro López Calderón (nato.int)

• Admiral López Calderón became Chief of Defence Staff in January 2021.
• He commanded NATO's SNMG-2 during Operation Active Endeavor (Article 5).
• His career includes numerous naval commands and strategic roles in Spain and NATO.

"Admiral General Teodoro López Calderón, born in 1954 in Cartagena, has been Spain's Chief of Defence Staff since January 2021. He previously served as Chief of the Navy and commanded NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG-2) during Operation Active Endeavor, the only Article 5 operation in NATO history. His career includes commanding frigates, minesweepers, and serving as advisor to the Minister of Defence."