British Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said thatin his 35-year career, ’this is the most dangerous period that I have known.’British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) speaks with Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton (R) during a visit to a defense contractor in Bedfordshire, England, on May 2, 2025. Henry Nicholls/Reuters6/5/2026|Updated: 6/5/2026The chief of the British Armed Forces said on Friday that the UK must boost defense spending to prepare for greater conflicts.Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton said on June 5 that Russian long-range activity has prompted NATO to scramble allied forces 700 times.
UK Must Boost Defense Spending to Be Ready for Greater Conflicts, Says Military Chief
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