Armed forces
Armed forces news from UK Parliament.
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.
12 June 2026
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.
28 May 2026
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
21 May 2026
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
14 May 2026
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
28 April 2026
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.
27 April 2026
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
13 April 2026
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
09 April 2026
Short debates in the Lords
Members discuss the curriculum in England, health and social care access for those with learning disabilities, and the welfare of former Indian Prime Minister Imran Khan
27 March 2026
Defence Committee endorses interim appointment of Polly Miller-Perkins as Armed Forces Commissioner
Defence Committee endorses interim appointment of Polly Miller-Perkins as Armed Forces Commissioner
27 March 2026
MPs and Lords call for more clarity on Government’s plan for UK national security
The Government must provide more clarity on its plans to protect the UK’s national security, MPs and Peers argue in a report published today.
27 March 2026
Pre-appointment hearing: Government’s preferred candidate for Armed Forces Commissioner, Polly Miller-Perkins
The Defence Committee will hold a pre-appointment hearing for the Government’s preferred candidate – Polly Miller-Perkins – for the position of Armed Forces Commissioner.
24 March 2026
Armed Forces Bill Committee begins line-by-line scrutiny of the bill
The Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill begins line-by-line scrutiny of the Armed Forces Bill
23 March 2026
Armed Forces Bill Committee visits Defence Serious Crime Command and defence housing
The Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill visits Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC) in Fareham and defence housing sites in Emsworth, Hampshire
19 March 2026
Defence Committee statement: developments in the Middle East
Defence Committee statement: developments in the Middle East
10 March 2026