Research Briefing
The Royal Navy has in recent years expanded its fleet of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs). This short paper discusses the expansion of the fleet, their historic role in fishery protection and global deployments.
Insight
Frigates can be used for warfighting, maritime security, counter piracy and international engagement.
Research Briefing
A look ahead to the UK Government's integrated review of security, defence and foreign policy.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on 'e-petition 554150, relating to Nigeria and the sanctions regime' is scheduled for Monday 23 November 2020 from 6:00-7:30pm. The debate will be led by Theresa Villiers MP.
Insight
This Insight explores recent developments in Ethiopia and the UK’s response.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘June 2019 massacres in Sudan and the UK’s support for Sudan’s democratic transition’ has been scheduled for Thursday 15 October 2020 from 3.00pm. The debate has been initiated by Harriet Baldwin MP
Insight
This Insight looks at the Wedgetail programme and the role of surveillance aircraft in the RAF.
Research Briefing
The UK is sending 250 soldiers to Mali to join the UN peacekeeping mission in 2020. Mali faces considerable political, security and governance challenges, compounded by a military coup in August 2020. This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the deployment and the situation in Mali.
Research Briefing
The government has announced it will not proceed with plans to introduce a new combat compensation scheme for armed forces personnel and veterans. This paper briefly explains the original proposals, concerns raised and the government's announcement.
Research Briefing
On 26 February 2020, the Prime Minister set out the government’s approach to the Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign affairs. This paper provides links to a selection of news, analysis and comment on the upcoming Integrated Review.
Insight
How does the coronavirus pandemic impact conflict-affected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of food insecurity, political insecurity and health?
Research Briefing
The Ministry of Defence published a review of the Service Police as part of a wider review of the Service Justice System. This Commons Library briefing paper discusses who the Service Police are, what they do, and the outcome of the review.
Research Briefing
The Ministry of Defence will review the single source contract regulatory framework in 2021. This Commons Library briefing paper explains what the framework is and changes made to date.
Insight
Armed forces personnel will receive a delayed pay award for a second year running. Here we look at how pay for the armed forces is agreed, the role of the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body and the impact on retention.
Research Briefing
Refugees camps are especially vulnerable to serious outbreaks of Covid-19. Here we look at the conditions in the world’s largest refugee settlement, Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, where hundreds of thousands of Rohingya have fled.
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