Research Briefing
AUKUS pillar 2: Advanced capabilities
What advanced capabilities are the UK, Australia and the US developing under the AUKUS security partnership?
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Research Briefing
The service complaints system
The service complaints system enables serving and former personnel to complain about and seek redress on matters relating to their service.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces pay 2024/25
Armed forces personnel will receive a 6% pay rise for 2024/25. This is in line with the recommendation of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB).
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Research Briefing
Replacing the UK’s nuclear deterrent: The Warhead Programme
In February 2020, the Government confirmed the existence of a programme to replace the UK's nuclear warhead. What stage is the programme at and how much is it expected to cost?
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Research Briefing
What is the Armed Forces Act?
The Armed Forces Act fulfils the requirement under the Bill of Rights 1689 that the armed forces may not be maintained without the consent of Parliament.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2023-24 session
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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Research Briefing
A brief guide to previous British defence reviews
A summary of the main recommendations of strategic defence reviews that have taken place since the end of the Second World War.
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Research Briefing
Security guarantees to Ukraine
The UK was the first country to sign a long term bilateral security agreement with Ukraine in January 2024. What security guarantees had NATO and the G7 countries previously made?
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Research Briefing
NATO enlargement: Ukraine
NATO says Ukraine "will become a member" of the Alliance, but has not set a timeframe.
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Research Briefing
‘Stolen Valour’: An international comparison
Stolen valour involves falsely claiming military service, rank or medallic recognition with the intent to deceive. It could even involve stealing someone else’s identity.
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Debate Pack
General debate on defence
A general debate on defence is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Tuesday 7 May 2024.
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Research Briefing
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme compensates for injury, illness or death caused by service on or after 6 April 2005.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme: Quinquennial review 2023
This briefing summarises the main findings of the 2023 review of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and the Government's response.
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Research Briefing
How do countries join NATO?
Any European country can join NATO. This paper explains how countries can join the Alliance.
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Research Briefing
NATO enlargement: Sweden and Finland
This briefing explains Finland and Sweden's decision to join NATO and the process involved in them joining the alliance.
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