Armed forces chief grilled on the UK’s readiness for struggle by MPs

The Defence Committee will hear proof from the Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, in a session on his work because the UK’s prime navy officer.

This would be the Committee’s first alternative to query Knighton in his position as the pinnacle of the Armed Forces.

Knighton can also be anticipated to face questions on recruitment and retention challenges.

Speaking final month, he warned there was a rising threat Russia may assault the UK – and mentioned the entire of the nation would want to play its half.

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