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A wise general once told me that the role of senior leaders at points of tension is to reassure the nation & stiffen our resolve Global power is shifting & a third nuclear age is upon us. My RUSI Lecture explores how Britain stays safe in dangerous times gov.uk/government/spe…

A fascinating time to be in the Middle East, visiting UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. 🇦🇪🇸🇦🇮🇶 In Erbil I met RAF personnel and Coldstream Guards who are helping stabilise the country, and will be away from home this Christmas. Thank you to them, and their families.

Grateful to Dominican Republic for hosting the annual UK-Caribbean Chiefs of Defence this week. A valuable opportunity to understand the impact of global instability on smaller states and island nations, ensure we fulfil our regional responsibilities & deepen our military ties.

Earlier this week I was in Brussels for the Ukraine Defence Contact Group and then I was pleased to visit Dublin to meet with my counterpart, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy, and to discuss the continuing cooperation between the British Armed Forces and Irish Defence Forces.

Welcoming General Cotton, Commander US Strategic Command, for nuclear-themed talks yesterday. The UK’s programme to renew our missile submarines, warhead & infrastructure is a truly national endeavour which demonstrates our continued commitment to Euro-Atlantic security.

The past three years have been defined by the steadfast courage, resilience and defiance of the Ukrainian people. On Monday I was privileged to be in Kyiv for the third anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked and brutal invasion. 🇬🇧🇺🇦

Today I joined my French counterpart, Thierry Burkhard, as co-host for a gathering of 37 nations and 34 defence chiefs to discuss support for Ukraine, and Europe’s role in resolving the conflict in coordination with the US.

I am saddened to learn of the passing of John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway DFC - last of ‘The Few’.

Two years ago I was privileged to host General Burkhard & the French Chiefs of Staff at the King’s Birthday Parade. Tomorrow the Combined Chiefs will meet again in London to consider how our partnership can become a deeper, stronger & more vital component of European security.

Presenting the British and French Chiefs to His Majesty. A day of reassurance and commitment. Europe’s two leading militaries are forging a stronger and deeper partnership with a vital foundational role in the security of the continent. God Save the King and Vive la France!

Visiting Kyiv yesterday with General Burkhard to meet with President Zelenskyy. Britain and France are coming together & Europe is stepping up in a way that is real & substantial, with 200 planners from 30 nations working to strengthen Ukraine’s long term security. 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇺🇦

Important meeting between our military and Chiefs of Defense Staff of partners – Admiral Sir Tony Radakin Chief of the Defence Staff 🇬🇧 of the United Kingdom and General Thierry Burkhard Chef d'état-major des armées of France. We are working to ensure security in Ukraine and to establish reliable security

This weekend I was in Riyadh for the 8th gathering of the ‘Dragon Group’ of Middle East defence chiefs. The ability to have open, candid and challenging conversations among trusted partners is invaluable. My thanks to General Ruwaili for hosting.

On VE Day we remember how the nation united around a single purpose: to restore peace, security & freedom in Europe. The example of that generation must never fade. Today’s Armed Forces recommit themselves to upholding thier legacy, alongside our allies, today & in the future.

General Jenkins’ appointment as 1SL reflects a Corps which is bound even more tightly to how the Royal Navy thinks, operates & fights. He has the instincts & ambition needed to drive the Navy’s modernisation, ensuring it can continue to safeguard our security & prosperity.

A very productive meeting of NATO Defence Chiefs as we discussed long term support to Ukraine and, ahead of this summer’s NATO Summit, how European allies can step up to respond to the challenges we face.

Today I was in Singapore to meet with Chiefs from the Five Power Defence Arrangement countries - Australia, Malaysia, Singapore & New Zealand. FPDA is one of Britain’s longest & most important ties in South East Asia, and emblematic of our commitment to strategic stability.

My thoughts on the Strategic Defence Review: