An introduction to defence procurement
This Commons Library briefing explains some of the core aspects of defence procurement including sovereign capabilities, single source contracting and…
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Armed forces
Replacing the UK’s Nuclear Deterrent: Progress of the Dreadnought Class
In a vote in July 2016 the House of Commons approved the decision to maintain the UK’s nuclear deterrent beyond…
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The Modernising Defence Programme
This Commons Library briefing paper examines the Modernising Defence Programme (MDP) published by the Ministry of Defence in December 2018.…
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EU Defence: the realisation of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO)
In November 2017, 23 EU Member States submitted a Joint Notification to the EU Council of Ministers setting out their…
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100-year anniversary of the Royal Air Force
There will be a general debate on the ‘100-year anniversary of the Royal Air Force’ in the House of Commons…
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Armed Forces Covenant
A general debate on the ‘Armed Forces Covenant’ has been scheduled for Thursday 22 November 2018 in the Main Chamber.…
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Brexit reading list: defence and security
The Commons Library has compiled a selection of analysis and comment on defence and security related matters, relevant to the…
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Support for UK Veterans
This briefing paper details the support available to armed forces veterans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.…
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Veterans’ Strategy
A general debate on the ‘The Veterans’ Strategy’ has been scheduled for Thursday 15 November 2018 in the Main Chamber…
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The South and East China Sea disputes: recent developments
For some time the Library has been tracking the territorial disputes in the South China Sea and East China Sea,…
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The European Intervention Initiative (EI2)
The European Intervention Initiative (EI2) is a French-led initiative set out by President Macron in September 2017 as part of…
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Centenary of the Armistice
A debate on the ‘Centenary of the Armistice’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 6 November 2018 in the Main Chamber…
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Housing options for serving and ex-military personnel
This Briefing Paper outlines the housing options open to serving and ex-military personnel, it does not cover service accommodation provided…
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Suicide Prevention: Policy and Strategy
This House of Commons Library briefing paper examines suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and…
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The Combat Air Strategy: From Typhoon to ‘Tempest’?
The Government’s Combat Air Strategy sets out the Government’s ambition to develop a new combat aircraft for the 2030’s. This…
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