Air Chief Marshal The Lord Peach KG GBE KCB DL gave the keynote address to a packed house at the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) for Wales’ Annual Briefing
The former chairman of the Military Committee of NATO set the context of the state of UK Defence in light of the Strategic Defence Review, as 150 guests gathered at HMS CAMBRIA.
The event on Thursday 22 October 2026 was attended by a diverse audience including members of the Armed Forces community, partner organisations, employers and other key stakeholders.
Incoming chair, Air Commodore Adrian Williams OBE, joined Chief Executive Colonel Dominic Morgan OBE to welcome guests and introduce the Briefing’s theme: the implementation of the UK Government’s Strategic Defence Review – what it means for Defence and how it affects us here in Wales.
Other speakers included:
- Mike Connolly, Deputy Director Community Safety division Welsh Government, who gave a Welsh Government perspective.
- Freya Church, Head of Social Value at R & M Williams, gave their employers viewpoint.
- Captain Cullum Morgan Welch, Officer Commanding, 74 Military Intelligence Company gave the reservist perspective.
- Wing Commander Rhys Brown, Commanding Officer No 2 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets, provided an update from the Cadet Force Adult Volunteer stance.
The event was compered by television presenter Sian Lloyd.