The UK is hosting the Chiefs of Defence from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States over three days of events in London
The UK Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin welcomed his counterparts from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance this week to discuss areas of mutual defence and security interest and to attend Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said:
The senior military leaders, who meet twice a year, will attend the Queen’s Birthday Parade, including the Trooping of the Colour by the 1st Battalion Irish Guards and the flypast over Buckingham Palace by aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.
The alliance, which includes Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, is a long-standing and trusted collaboration. Partners reaffirmed their commitment to advance defence and security cooperation to protect shared interests and values.