Sir Richard Knighton

Sir Richard Knighton is the Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom, responsible for overseeing the British Armed Forces. In a recent address, he emphasized the urgent need for a 'whole of society approach' to national resilience in light of increasing threats, particularly from Russia. He underscored that enhancing national security requires collaboration beyond the military, involving various sectors such as education and industry, to prepare the nation for a more dangerous global landscape.