On 20 June, the North Atlantic Council approved the appointment of Admiral of the French Navy Pierr Vandier as Chief NATO Transformation Commander (or ultimate Allied Commander Transformation). Admiral Vandier, who presently serves as Deputy Chief Commander of the French Republic as Chief Commander, will replace [gen. Phillipe Lavigne](https://defence24.pl/strong-arms/gen-lavigne-resistance-to-important-element-new-strategic-nato concept).