Chief of the Defence Staff (@UKCDS

Chief of the Defence Staff

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Chief of the Defence Staff

@UKCDS_MOD

ACM Sir Richard Knighton. The Chief of the Defence Staff is the professional head of the UK Armed Forces and principal military adviser to the government.

MOD Main Building, London.

Joined October 2025

Chief of the Defence Staff
@UKCDS_MOD
Nov 9, 2025
This morning at the Cenotaph, we paused with the nation to remember. In silence, we honoured those who gave their lives for peace and freedom. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten and lives on through those who serve today. We will remember them.
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Chief of the Defence Staff
@UKCDS_MOD
Oct 31, 2025
The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa is truly terrible to see. I am grateful to @HMSTrent @RoyalNavy alongside other deployed @DefenceHQ personnel in vicinity of the Turks & Caicos Islands, ready to provide disaster relief.
Royal Navy
@RoyalNavy
Oct 31, 2025
.@HMSTrent has arrived in the vicinity of the Turks and Caicos Islands, prepared to assist with recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. She is carrying disaster relief supplies and equipment, and has a Crisis Response Troop including @BritishArmy Royal Engineers embarked.
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Chief of the Defence Staff
@UKCDS_MOD
Nov 10, 2025
My deep thanks to @Poland_MOD for hosting us for the first bilateral 4* Steering Committee — a milestone in our enduring partnership. Rooted in history, focused on the future. We also took a moment to honour those who gave their lives for our freedoms.
UK Defence in Poland
@UKDefencePoland
Nov 8, 2025
🇵🇱🇬🇧 This week the Chief of the Defence Staff was in Warsaw for talks with his counterpart, General Kukula. We were grateful for CDS including briefs to staff at the British Embassy Warsaw and then spending time with the Defence Section and PJHQ personnel. During Remembrance
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Chief of the Defence Staff
@UKCDS_MOD
Oct 29, 2025
A great first visit to @RoyalNavy HQ @HMNBPortsmouth as Chief of the Defence Staff. A determined focus on warfighting readiness and a clear plan to modernise. It is inspiring to see the brilliant work our sailors do every day around the world.
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Chief of the Defence Staff
@UKCDS_MOD
Nov 4, 2025
A hugely important cause. Very proud to be out supporting @PoppyLegion today.
Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Nov 4, 2025
📸 The Chief of the Defence Staff @UKCDS_MOD out supporting the @PoppyLegion Poppy Appeal this morning. We wear the poppy to remember all who served, and to support our veterans and their families. Their legacy of service and dedication lives on in today's Armed Forces.
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Chief of the Defence Staff
@UKCDS_MOD
Nov 5, 2025
Good to be in Bahrain earlier this week at the first iteration of important trilateral talks convened by HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, alongside my friend Admiral Brad Cooper, US Commander @CENTCOM. These partnerships are vital to maintaining regional stability.
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