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?
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?
The contribution of the defence industry to UK regions and countries
The defence industry is estimated to contribute around £10 billion to £15 billion a year to the UK economy, mostly in South East and South West England.
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Research Briefing
Military assistance to Ukraine: What has changed since January 2025?
How has military assistance to Ukraine changed since January 2025 when US President Donald Trump took office?
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Research Briefing
Proposals for a Coalition of the Willing in Ukraine
Part of proposals for securing any future peace deal in Ukraine is the deployment of a European-led multinational force, or Coalition of the Willing.
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Research Briefing
Timeline of British military assistance to Ukraine (2022 to present)
What military assistance is the UK providing to Ukraine?
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Research Briefing
UK defence spending
A summary of UK defence spending, including recent trends, spending plans, and international comparisons of the defence spending of NATO allies.
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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
Defence Investment Plan: Key decisions
On 30 June 2026, the government published its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan. What are the key decisions for MOD spending over the next four years?
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Research Briefing
Overview: Where are all the world’s nuclear weapons?
Who are the nuclear weapon states?
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons in Europe
The debate over nuclear weapons in Europe is gaining traction following France's proposals for greater nuclear cooperation among European allies.
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Research Briefing
Looking ahead to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference 2026
The five-yearly Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) begins on 27 April 2026.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons profile: France
In March 2026, President Macron announced significant changes to France's nuclear posture.
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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
Nuclear weapons: At a glance
This page has been replaced by a new Commons Library collection: Nuclear weapons, disarmament and arms control.
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