Armed forces
Armed forces news from UK Parliament.
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
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill to hear further evidence on the service justice system
The Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill is continuing to hear evidence as part of its scrutiny into the Armed Forces Bill.
09 March 2026
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill to hold its first evidence session
The Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill will begin holding public evidence sessions this week, as part of its scrutiny into the Armed Forces Bill.
23 February 2026
The Government’s new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland: NIAC publishes response to report
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has today published the Government’s response to its report on the Government’s new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland.
12 February 2026
Operation Kenova: MPs call on Government to formally name agent Stakeknife
A cross-party committee of MPs is calling on the Government to formally name Stakeknife - a British Army agent who worked within the IRA in the 1980s and was suspected of direct involvement in numerous murders.
09 February 2026
New inquiry: Defence in the High North
Melting polar ice caps are increasing access to the Arctic and High North region, with significant defence and security implications for the UK, and recent weeks have seen increased global focus on the strategic importance of the region.
28 January 2026
Defence Committee Chair responds to President Trump’s “belittlement of the contribution of the UK and other NATO allies”
The Defence Committee has issued a statement responding to the President Trump’s comments on the contribution of the UK and other NATO allies in Afghanistan.
23 January 2026
Defence Secretary to face Committee questions
John Healey, the Secretary of State for Defence, will give evidence to the Defence Committee at 2pm on Tuesday 27 January.
23 January 2026