Introduction
Admiral Moe Aung (Burmese: မိုးအောင်) is a Burmese military officer. After the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Moe Aung was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Navy, succeeding Tin Aung San, who became a member of the State Administration Council, the military junta. In January 2024, he was appointed as National Security Advisor on the State Administration Council and Moe Aung's chief of staff Zwe Win Myint became the succeeding commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Navy.
Military career
Moe Aung graduated from the 28th intake of the Defence Services Academy. On 20 February 2023, the European Union imposed sanctions on Moe Aung for human rights violations and undermining democracy and rule of law in the country.
On 8 January 2024, he was appointed as National Security Advisor on the State Administration Council (SAC) succeeding Lt. Gen. Yar Pyae. Chairman of the SAC, Min Aung Hlaing reportedly favoured him for his success procuring submarines and arranging officer training exercises in India and Russia. Moe Aung's chief of staff Zwe Win Myint became the succeeding commander-in-chief of the Myanmar Navy.
Personal life
Moe Aung is married to Aye Khine Nyunt. His father Aung Thaung was a high-ranking Burmese military officer. The Aung Thaung family has significant business interests in the country, including United Amara Bank.
Moe Aung is also on the boards of directors Myanma Economic Holdings Limited Myanmar Economic Corporation, both military-owned conglomerates that the European Union sanctioned in February 2022 for their involvement in atrocities and human rights violations.