Five European countries plan to withdraw from the international convention banning the use of anti-personnel mines. Lithuania has also withdrawn from the convention banning the use of cluster munitions.
What aircraft do the armed forces fly now? What aircraft will they operate in the future?
This briefing looks at UK's 'tilt to the Indo-Pacific', as first set out in the 2021 Integrated Review under the Conservative government. The goals the tilt achieved in deepening the UK's defence, foreign policy and trade relationships in the region, and what the Labour government has said about the tilt.
Research Briefing
When has the UK had conscription and why are some European countries reintroducing some form of mandatory military service?
Research Briefing
The government will publish a strategic defence review in 2025, considering threats to the UK and how to meet them. What do we know about it so far?
Research Briefing
Global activity by Islamic State (IS) continues. What is the status of counter-IS forces in West Africa, Somalia, Syria and Iraq?
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the role of shipyards in economic growth on Tuesday 18 March at 2:30pm
Research Briefing
The UK will publish a new national security strategy before the NATO summit in June 2025.
Research Briefing
A broad overview of the major ongoing operational commitments of the UK’s armed forces in 2025.
Research Briefing
The eastern part of DRC has been insecure for many years. A resurgence of conflict has prompted warnings of a risk of regional conflict.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on SME participation in defence procurement is scheduled for Tuesday 28 January 2025, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. The debate will be led by Alan Strickland MP.
Research Briefing
The Armed Forces Commissioner Bill 2024-25 would establish an independent Armed Forces Commissioner.
Research Briefing
The Ministry of Defence has bought back 36,000 properties it sold to Annington Homes in 1996. This paper explains the key points of the sale and buy back agreement.
Research Briefing
The government has announced a series of restorative measures aimed at former LGBT+ personnel. What are these measures and how can individuals apply?
Insight
South Africa will take the G20 presidency in 2025, the first African country to do so. What other opportunities and challenges face the African continent in 2025?
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