| Post: | Chief |
| Body: | the Namibian Defence Force |
| Flag: | Flag of the Namibian Defence Force.svg |
| Flagborder: | yes |
| Flagcaption: | Flag of the Namibian Defence Force |
| Insigniacaption: | Chief of Defence Coat of Arms |
| Incumbent: | Air Marshal Martin Pinehas |
| Incumbentsince: | 1 April 2020 |
| Department: | Ministry of Defence |
| Reports To: | Minister of Defence |
| Appointer: | President of Namibia |
| Constituting Instrument: | Defence Act of 2002 |
| Precursor: | Commander of the SWATF |
| Formation: | 1990 |
| First: | Dimo Hamaambo |
The Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) is the professional head of the Namibian Defence Force. He is responsible for the administration and the operational control of the Namibian military. The position was established after Namibia became independent in 1990. The current chief is Air Marshal Martin Pinehas, he succeeded Lieutenant general John Mutwa.[1]