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Armed forces news from UK Parliament.

Inquiry launch: How prepared are UK civilians for war?

The Defence Committee has today launched an inquiry into the UK’s resilience and preparedness for conflict, asking whether the UK government is meeting its obligations under NATO’s Article 3.

Security in space: Committee launches new inquiry on space resilience

Security in space: Committee launches new inquiry on space resilience

Armed Forces Bill has Lords second reading

Legislation governing the armed forces debated by members. Catch up

Defence Investment Plan: Lord Robertson and General Barrons, SDR authors, give evidence

Two of the authors of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Lord Robertson and General Sir Richard Barrons, will give evidence to the Defence Committee on the newly published Defence Investment Plan (DIP).

Inquiry Launch: How does defence manufacturing in Wales keep the UK safe and grow the Welsh economy?

The Welsh Affairs Committee launches a new inquiry into Wales’ role in defending the UK.

Defence Committee Chair: “UK needs to properly invest in our defence and meet the moment”

The Defence Committee has issued a response to the publication of the Defence Investment Plan.

“Deterrence must be credible” – Committee Chair on Defence Investment Plan

“Deterrence must be credible” – Committee Chair on Defence Investment Plan

How can the UK deter Russian aggression by imposing costs and constraints? New parliamentary inquiry launches

Today the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy launches a new inquiry on the UK’s approach to deterring Russian aggression, with a focus on imposing costs and constraints.

MoD’s lack of focus and leadership leaves valuable public funds exposed to fraud

The £1.5bn/year fraud risk the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is exposed to has not been addressed by the department with requisite focus or leadership.

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Government responds to Armed Forces Bill Committee special report

The Government has published its response to the special report of the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill

F35 fighter jets: PAC Chair sharply criticises MoD PermSec correspondence

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today publishes correspondence from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence

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Armed Forces Bill Committee publishes special report on the Bill

The Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill has published its special report on the Armed Forces Bill

AUKUS: Government must do more – and do it faster

The UK Government must inject renewed impetus into AUKUS – a landmark defence partnership with Australia and the United States – if it is to deliver on its potential, a report by the Defence Committee has found.

Five years on from the “Atherton report” Service chiefs and MOD face questions on women in the Armed Forces           

Five years on from the “Atherton report” Service chiefs and MOD face questions on women in the Armed Forces

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Armed Forces Bill Committee continues with line-by-line scrutiny of the Bill

This week’s sessions are likely to focus on aspects of the bill covering the Service Justice and Reserves measures

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