2025年6月,Rishi Sunak任命皇家空军军官Richard Knighton为英国最高军事领导人,于2025年9月生效。 In June 2025, Rishi Sunak named RAF officer Richard Knighton as UK's top military leader, effective September 2025.

2025年6月,联合王国首相里希·苏纳克任命理查德·奈顿爵士为国防参谋长,自2025年9月起生效。 In June 2025, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appointed Sir Richard Knighton as Chief of the Defence Staff, effective September 2025. Knighton,自1988年以来担任皇家空军军官,以前担任空军参谋长,并监督包括也门空袭和人道主义任务在内的行动。 Knighton, a Royal Air Force officer since 1988, previously served as Chief of the Air Staff and oversaw operations including air strikes in Yemen and humanitarian missions. 他拥有高级军事和工程证书,是皇家工程学院研究员,并获得多项荣誉,包括浴缸骑士司令。 He holds advanced military and engineering credentials, is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineers, and has received multiple honors, including the Knight Commander of the Bath.