Strategic Defence Review and spending plans for the Royal Navy
The Royal Navy will become a ‘hybrid navy’ with uncrewed vessels operating alongside traditional warships. What does this mean and how will it be funded?
What is the Joint Expeditionary Force?
The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force is a defence and security coalition of 10 northern European countries.
Conscription and national service in the UK
When has the UK had conscription and why are some European countries reintroducing some form of mandatory military service?
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Research Briefing
The Strategic Defence Review and spending plans for the RAF
The Royal Air Force will fly a mix of crewed, uncrewed and increasingly autonomous aircraft in the future. How will this be funded?
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Research Briefing
The conflict in Sudan
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 8 September 2026 on the conflict in Sudan. The debate will be opened by Naushabah Khan MP.
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Research Briefing
Deploying the armed forces in the UK
This briefing looks at when the armed forces can be deployed in the UK, what they do, and the legal basis.
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Research Briefing
Home defence: A new ‘Home Guard’?
The 2025 Strategic Defence Review recommended the government explore options to create a new Reserve-style force to protect critical national infrastructure.
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Research Briefing
Home defence: What is the War Book?
The government is working on new plans for the country in the event of a military attack. During the 20th century, plans were set out in the War Book.
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Research Briefing
UK forces in the Middle East region
The UK armed forces use a range of bases and facilities in the Middle East.
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Research Briefing
UK rearmament and warfighting readiness
A debate on UK rearmament and warfighting readiness will take place on Wednesday 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons chamber.
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Research Briefing
Nigerian Presidential state visit to the UK in March 2026
The President of Nigeria will make a state visit to the UK in 2026, the first by a Nigerian president since 1989.
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Research Briefing
US military forces in the UK: Legal agreements
What are the agreements governing the US use of UK military bases?
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Research Briefing
UK defence: Renewed interest in the Arctic
How is UK defence responding to increasing geopolitical competition in the Arctic/ High North?
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Research Briefing
The UK’s “new Approach to Africa” 2025
The government has a seven-point framework for working with African states. These include climate, migration and investment. However, UK aid is falling.
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Debate Pack
Future of the Ajax programme
A Westminster Hall debate on the future of the Ajax programme is scheduled for Wednesday 14 January 2026, from 9:30am to 11:00am. The debate will be led by Ben Obese-Jecty MP.
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