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New inquiry: Russia
The Foreign Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into Russia. The inquiry will consider the UK’s bilateral relationship and ask whether the UK’s long-term strategic approach to a post-conflict Russia is clearly defined.
15 July 2026
Armed Forces Bill has Lords second reading
Legislation governing the armed forces debated by members. Catch up
07 July 2026
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).
02 July 2026
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.
02 July 2026
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.
30 June 2026
“Deterrence must be credible” – Committee Chair on Defence Investment Plan
“Deterrence must be credible” – Committee Chair on Defence Investment Plan
30 June 2026
Role: Specialist Adviser on Space and National Security
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy is seeking a specialist adviser to support the Committee’s scrutiny work.
24 June 2026
JCNSS Chair responds to tougher undersea cables protections
JCNSS Chair responds to tougher undersea cables protections
29 May 2026
A photograph of the neo-gothic Palace of Westminster with Big Ben clock tower next to Westminster Bridge, with red buses crossing the bridge
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
MOD minister Luke Pollard faces concluding questions on Afghan data breach
MOD minister Luke Pollard faces concluding questions on Afghan data breach
15 May 2026
Elizabeth Tower in the sun, with Portcullis House and the London Eye to the left and a dramatic cloudy sky in the background.
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
Lord Robertson and Fiona Hill to give evidence to MPs and Lords
the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy will hear evidence from Lord Robertson, a former UK Defence Secretary and NATO Secretary General, and Dr Fiona Hill, an expert in foreign policy and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution.
23 April 2026
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