Admiral Tony Radakin, UK Chief of the Defense Staff, will remain in the role until autumn 2025. This situation was officially reported Web site The Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence.
“Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Defense Secretary Grant Shapps are pleased to confirm that Chief of the Defense Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin will remain in his role until autumn 2025,” he said in the release.
It was initially assumed that the military leader would resign in November this year. Also commenting on the situation, Shapps said Radakin had the experience and leadership qualities necessary to continue working in an “increasingly dangerous world”.
According to the admiral, in the future he plans to continue the modernization of the British Armed Forces and “learn lessons” from the Ukrainian conflict. The chief of staff said this includes strengthening the country’s nuclear complex and building its weapons arsenal.
He also stated that he had recently returned from a business trip to Ukraine. In this context, Radakin pointed out that it is necessary to continue to assist Ukrainian troops.
The Times newspaper at the end of February reportedThat the Chief of the Defense Staff of the British Armed Forces actively assisted Ukraine in the development of war plans. According to journalists, Radakin specifically participated in the development of the offensive strategy against the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
Previously in the Kremlin appreciated The extent of UK involvement in the Ukraine conflict.