Defence
Defence news from UK Parliament.

Defence launches inquiry into Navy and Naval procurement
The Defence Committee launches its inquiry into the Navy and Naval procurement.
23 April 2021

Lords debates security, defence, development and foreign policy
Members discuss government review
23 April 2021

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill publishes final report on Bill
The Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill publishes its Special Report
21 April 2021

Committee examines National security machinery
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy explores the structure and operation of the National Security Council
21 April 2021

Defence and Security Industrial Strategy examined
The Committee will discuss the Government’s Defence and Security Industrial Strategy (DSIS) with Professor John Louth, independent author and defence analyst, and Paul Hough, defence business consultant
19 April 2021

Conflict Armament Research questioned on UK arms exports in 2019
Committees on Arms Export Controls explores the UK Strategic Export Controls Annual Report 2019
15 April 2021

Navy in the Integrated Review examined
The Defence Committee explores what the government’s Integrated Review means for the Royal Navy
12 April 2021

Line-by-line continues on the Armed Forces Bill
Committee to continue line-by-line scrutiny of the Bill
30 March 2021

Report: Defence’s Contribution to the UK’s Pandemic Response
The Defence Committee publishes its report on the UK Armed Forces’ response to the coronavirus pandemic.
25 March 2021

Ministers questioned on Armed Forces Bill
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill focuses on veterans’ healthcare and mental health provisions
23 March 2021

Two former Chief of Defence Staff to be questioned on Integrated Review and Global Britain
The defence Committee continues its inquiry: Defending Britain in a competitive age
22 March 2021

Former Chiefs of Defence Staff give evidence on the Integrated Review
The Defence Committee begins it scrutiny of the outcomes of the Integrated Review
18 March 2021

Service complaints and victim support - evidence session
The Defence Sub-Committee on Women in the Armed Forces will hear from former complaints Ombudsman Nicola Williams. The Sub-Committee will also hear from service charities.
16 March 2021

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill to explore complaints, protected characteristics, housing and healthcare
Questions will explore the Bill’s provisions on the Service Justice Reform, and healthcare and housing provision for service personnel and veterans
16 March 2021

Report: Obsolescent and outgunned: the British Army's armoured vehicle capability
Committee publish report on Obsolescent and outgunned: the British Army’s armoured vehicle capability
15 March 2021