| Chief of the Defence Staff | |
|---|---|
| Chef d'etat major général des armées (French) | |
Incumbent since 12 April 2022Brigadier general Fructueux Gbaguidi | |
| Benin Armed Forces | |
| Reports to | Minister of National Defence |
| Appointer | the President |
| Formation | 1960 |
| First holder | Christophe Soglo |
| Deputy | Deputy chief of the Defence Staff |
The Chief of the Defence Staff (French: Chef d'etat major général des armées) is the highest-ranking military officer in the Benin Armed Forces and is responsible for maintaining control over the service branches.