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Readout of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine’s Call with the United Kingdom’s (UK) Chief of the Defense Staff Adm. Sir Tony Radakin


Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Public Affairs

May 8, 2025


WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine spoke with U.K’s Chief of Defense Staff, ADM Sir Tony Radakin, on Thursday, May 8th, 2025.

During the call, Gen. Caine and ADM Sir Tony Radakin discussed the Middle East and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, and UK support to a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

The U.S. and UK are strong military partners and share a long history of mutual support and cooperation, which are cornerstones of the strong alliance and special relationship.


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