Defence
Defence news from UK Parliament.
Are the UK government and military taking emerging technologies seriously?
International Relations Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 11 July at 10.40am
11 July 2018
What does the FCO mean by Global Britain?
International Relations Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 4 July at 10.40am
04 July 2018
Minister of State for Middle East questioned
Committee invites Ministers to answer questions about the range of their responsibilities
03 July 2018
Ministry of Defence must uphold the Forces' Covenant
Defence Committee publish Report on the Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2017
30 June 2018
Ministers questioned on armed forces mental health issues
Defence Committee explores mental health needs of serving personnel and veterans
26 June 2018
Defence Committee renews spending demand for 3% of GDP
Defence Committee renews spending demand for 3 per cent of GDP, to maintain the UK-US military relationship and the UK's role in NATO
26 June 2018
Defence review must be built on firm strategic and financial foundations
Defence Committee report says programme must address the challenges presented by resurgence of state-based threats
18 June 2018
Protecting veterans from the spectre of investigation and re-investigation
Committee launches inquiry into protecting veterans from investigation and re-investigation for events that happened years earlier
12 June 2018
Plans for future Defence co-operation with EU needs clarification
Defence Committee calls for further clarity from the Government on how Britain will co-operate with the European Union on Defence issues during and after Brexit
08 June 2018
NATO must move beyond concepts of conventional warfare
International Relations Committee publishes report ahead of NATO Summit
05 June 2018
"Dangerously exposed" Afghan interpreters should come to UK, say Committee
Committee calls for a more sympathetic approach to Afghan personnel seeking relocation to the UK after serving in frontline roles
26 May 2018
Future anti-ship missile systems inquiry launched with French Defence Committee
Committee hold a joint inquiry to demonstrate, and reinforce, the bilateral defence relations
23 May 2018
Defence Committee publish Government Response on amphibious capability
Government re-states commitment to the future of the UK's amphibious forces
16 May 2018
Committee examines current strength of UK's relationship with USA
Committee explores how effectively the UK and the USA work together on foreign policy issues
15 May 2018
Ministry of Defence questioned on military operations in Mosul and Raqqa
Defence Committee examines effectiveness of military actions in the recapture of Mosul and Raqqa
14 May 2018