Promotion to Rear Admiral of Captain Gonzalo Leira Neira in the Spanish Navy
20 Jun 2026
Effective: 18 Jun 2026
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Who is affected:
Exclusively the promoted military officer and the organic structure of the Spanish Navy
Summary
The Government promotes Captain Gonzalo Leira Neira to the rank of Rear Admiral of the General Corps of the Navy. The promotion was approved in the Council of Ministers on 16 June 2026.
Detailed analysis
PRO
By Royal Decree signed by King Felipe VI at the proposal of the Minister of Defence Margarita Robles, Captain Gonzalo Leira Neira is promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral. This promotion follows the usual regulatory procedure for promotions in the Spanish Armed Forces, requiring deliberation and approval by the Council …
Full official title
Real Decreto 497/2026, de 18 de junio, por el que se promueve al empleo de Contralmirante del Cuerpo General de la Armada al Capitán de Navío don Gonzalo Leira Neira.