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Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
High-flying husband and wife are BOTH in race to be the next chief of the Royal Air Force
Both are tipped as potential successors to Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton, who has been promoted to Chief of Defence Staff ROYAL PAIR FORCE High-flying husband and wife are BOTH in race to be the next chief of the Royal Air Force Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HIGH-FLYING husband and wife are in the race to be the next chief of the Royal Air Force, 'we can reveal. Air Marshal Al Marshall and Air Vice-Marshal Suraya Marshall are the most senior serving couple in UK Armed Forces' history. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Air Marshal Al Marshall is one half of the RAF's most senior serving couple in history Credit: AS1 Tomas Barnard RAF 2 Air Vice-Marshal Suraya Marshall is also in contention to become the head of the RAF Credit: RAF Both are tipped as potential successors to Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton, who has been promoted to Chief of Defence Staff to lead all three Armed Forces this autumn. Al, who joined up in 1991, is Air and Space Commander responsible for all air operations in the UK and overseas. He flew Harrier jump jets in Iraq, Afghanistan and Bosnia. Former Tornado navigator Suraya, who joined up in 1993, is Assistant Chief of the Air Staff. She was the first female weapons instructor and first woman to command one of the RAF's two operational groups. She led No 2 Group, which included all RAF cargo squadrons, in 2021 — the same time Al led No 1 Group, with all the combat aircraft. A source said: 'Talk about a power couple. 'Between them they've commanded every plane in the Air Force. 'Al is one rank senior so it would be more of a jump for Suraya but the leap's been made before.' RAF insiders said the couple, who have two children, are up against Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff Air Marshal Harv Smyth, who is favourite to replace Sir Rich.
The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
High-flying husband and wife are BOTH in race to be the next chief of the Royal Air Force
A HIGH-FLYING husband and wife are in the race to be the next chief of the Royal Air Force, 'we can reveal. Air Marshal Al Marshall and Air Vice-Marshal Suraya Marshall are the most senior serving couple in UK Armed Forces' history . Advertisement 2 Air Marshal Al Marshall is one half of the RAF's most senior serving couple in history Credit: AS1 Tomas Barnard RAF 2 Air Vice-Marshal Suraya Marshall is also in contention to become the head of the RAF Credit: RAF Both are tipped as potential successors to Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton, who has been promoted to Chief of Defence Staff to lead all three Armed Forces this autumn. Al, who joined up in 1991, is Air and Space Commander responsible for all air operations in the UK and overseas. He flew Harrier jump jets in Iraq, Afghanistan and Bosnia. Former Tornado navigator Suraya, who joined up in 1993, is Assistant Chief of the Air Staff. Advertisement READ MORE ON THE RAF She was the first female weapons instructor and first woman to command one of the RAF's two operational groups. She led No 2 Group, which included all RAF cargo squadrons, in 2021 — the same time Al led No 1 Group, with all the combat aircraft. A source said: 'Talk about a power couple. 'Between them they've commanded every plane in the Air Force. Advertisement Most read in The Sun 'Al is one rank senior so it would be more of a jump for Suraya but the leap's been made before.' RAF insiders said the couple, who have two children, are up against Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff Air Marshal Harv Smyth, who is favourite to replace Sir Rich. First non-pilot to lead RAF is picked to command all three armed forces
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
For interoperability, CDS can now issue joint directive to 3 services
(You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New Delhi: In another step towards bringing greater interoperability and jointness between the armed forces, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has been authorised to issue joint instruction and orders to the three armed forces, in a departure from the past when each service - the Army, Air Force and Navy - would issue individual orders. Defence minister Rajnath Singh gave the enhanced powers to the CDS and the first joint order was issued on Tuesday, officials said. The first order on 'Approval, Promulgation and Numbering of Joint Instructions and Joint Orders', focuses on the need to streamline procedures, eliminate redundancies and enhance cross-service cooperation."This initiative lays the foundation for improved transparency, coordination and administrative efficiency in the three services. It also marks the beginning of a new era of jointness and integration," officials said.
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First Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
Single-point command approved for armed forces via CDS, DMA Secretary
The announcement represents a change from the previous procedure in which separate orders were given by each Service on issues affecting two or more Services read more In an effort to modernise the way the Indian Armed Forces operate, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday authorised the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), to issue Joint Instructions and Joint Orders applicable to the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The announcement represents a change from the previous procedure in which separate orders were given by each Service on issues affecting two or more Services. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Approval, Promulgation and Numbering of Joint Instructions and Joint Orders' was the first Joint Order issued that same day. The order's main objectives are to improve coordination across the Services, eliminate duplication, and streamline procedures. It is expected that the action would increase administrative effectiveness and promote openness. It is also viewed as a starting point for enhancing cooperation in military planning and operations. This action strengthens the Armed Forces' unity of purpose and signals the start of a new period of integration across the three Services, according to the Ministry of Defence.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Time to transform to military theatre commands: Former Indian Army General
General M M Naravane (retired) emphasises the importance of military theatres in India. M M Naravane Listen to This Article The post of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) was formally created in December 2019, with the appointment of General Bipin Rawat as the first CDS. The necessity of a CDS had been first mooted as a recommendation of the Kargil Review Committee led by K Subrahmanyam after the 1999 Kargil War to address the issue of the lack of jointness among the three Services. Subsequently, in 2001, a Group of Ministers report reiterated the need for a CDS to ensure better coordination and integration among the armed forces. However, this major reform was kept in abeyance by successive governments
