Francis D. Morley

Francis David Morley (born 1966) is a United States Navy vice admiral who serves as the Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) since August 4, 2021. He most recently served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the United States Navy for International Programs from September 26, 2016, to August 2021. Previously, he was the Vice Commander of the Naval Air Systems Command from August 2015 to August 2016.

Raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Morley earned a B.S. degree in physics from San Diego State University. Designated a naval aviator, he also graduated from the United States Naval Test Pilot School. Morley later received an M.S. degree in aviation systems from the University of Tennessee as well as National Security Studies and International Security from George Washington University and Harvard Kennedy School of Government respectively.

In June 2021, he was nominated for promotion to vice admiral.