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Day: 13 May 2026

Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby meets with Commander, Royal Canadian Navy Vice Adm. Angus Topshee, for an office call at the Pentagon in support of Partners in Defense, March 21, 2025. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a strong, bilateral defense partnership and discussed ways to strengthen naval operations, emphasizing alignment on approaches to emerging maritime challenges, particularly in the Arctic. (U. S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vanessa White/Released)

Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee Promoted to Vice Chief of Defence Staff; Rear-Admiral Dan Charlebois Named New Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy

In a significant leadership shake-up at the top of Canada’s military, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, the outspoken commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), has been promoted to the position of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS), the second-highest role in the Canadian Armed Forces.

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