Giuseppe Cavo Dragone

At-a-Glance

Serves as the 34th Chair of the NATO Military Committee since January 2025.
Previously served as Chief of the Defense Staff from October 2021 to October 2024.
Was Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy from June 2019 to October 2021.
A naval aviator with 2,500 flight hours, flying AV-8B Harrier II+ jets.
Holds master's degrees in naval and maritime sciences from the University of Pisa and political sciences from the University of Trieste.

Biography

Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, born on February 28, 1957, in Arquata Scrivia, is an Italian admiral currently serving as the 34th Chair of the NATO Military Committee since January 17, 2025. In this role, he acts as the principal military adviser to the NATO Secretary General and the primary military spokesperson for the Alliance.