The country is under threat. Russian aggression, war in the Middle East and a military which has been ‘hollowed out’ for decades have all led to a crisis point for the United Kingdom.
In a special episode of This Is Why, Britain’s most senior military official has explained why he believes this is the most dangerous moment in his 35-year career.
In a wide-ranging interview with Niall Paterson, the Chief of the Defence Staff – Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton – has also revealed:
How John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary took him by surprise
The battle for more military spending, and what to do with the money
Why it’s vital to have an honest conversation about national resilience
There is more exclusive content with Sir Richard Knighton on the new Sky News Defence Insider app.
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