US EditionRAF chief to be named as new head of Armed Forces: Report
- Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, head of the RAF, is set to become Chief of Defence Staff this autumn, replacing Admiral Sir Tony Radakin.
- This follows an ongoing appointment process amid Ministry of Defence statements calling the reports speculation and awaiting official announcement.
- Sir Richard, 56, joined the RAF in 1989, previously served as deputy chief of defence staff, and led personnel reform with significant budget experience.
- The UK government plans to raise defence spending from 2.5% of GDP in 2027 to 3% by 2034, underpinning major military reforms and increased readiness.
- Sir Richard’s appointment signals continuity during a transformative period for UK defence aimed at enhancing war-fighting capabilities amid evolving global threats.
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RAF chief expected to be next top British military officer: Reports
The head of the Royal Air Force is expected to be named the next chief of the Defense Staff, the top uniformed position in the British military, according to a report Wednesday from the British Forces Broadcasting Service.
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MSNStarmer chooses RAF chief Sir Richard Knighton to lead armed forces
Prime minister is understood to have made chief of the defence staff appointment amid what has been billed as the most transformative period for the MoD in decades
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RAF chief set to be new head of armed forces – reports
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton is thought to be in line to be the next Chief of Defence Staff.
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