New chief of defence staff

You're referring to the recent appointment of a new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in the United Kingdom!

As of November 2021, General Sir Nick Carter has taken over as the Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Sir Nick Houghton. General Carter has had a distinguished military career, serving in various roles, including as the Commander of the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan and as the Commander of the British Army.

As the CDS, General Carter will be responsible for advising the UK Government on defence and security matters, as well as overseeing the operations of the British Armed Forces. He will also play a key role in shaping the UK's defence strategy and policy.

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