Vice Admiral Sir Martin John Connell, KCB CBE (born 1968) is a senior Royal Navy officer currently serving as Second Sea Lord.

[4] The ship was known for successfully protecting Iraqi offshore oil platforms, anti piracy actions, and for interdicting a large shipment of illegal drugs.

[8] Since 2019, he has served as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Aviation, Amphibious Capability & Carriers) as well as head of the Fleet Air Arm.

[13] In the role, Connell is responsible for delivering the Royal Navy’s future capabilities, including the SSN-AUKUS submarines.

[14][15] Connell is reported to be an advocate for increasing the UK's of shipbuilding, surface vehicles and subsurface, crewed and un-crewed, prioritising "offensive strike capability over all else.