Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone: New Chair of NATO Military Committee (nato.int)

• Became Chair of NATO Military Committee in January 2025
• Over 2,500 flight hours as combat pilot on rotary and fixed-wing aircraft
• Master's degrees in Naval/Maritime Sciences and Political Sciences

"Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, born in Italy in 1957, became the 34th Chair of the NATO Military Committee in January 2025. He previously served as Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy and has extensive experience as a combat pilot with over 2,500 flight hours. In his role, he advises the NATO Secretary General on military matters and serves as the principal military spokesperson for the Alliance. He holds two master's degrees and is a qualified paratrooper, diver, and karate black belt."