EU Defence: the realisation of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO)
On 13 November 2017, 23 EU Member States submitted a Joint Notification to the EU Council of Ministers setting out…
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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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Chemical weapons and Syria – in brief
This briefing paper looks at the UK response to allegations of chemical weapons usage in Syria.…
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Troops in Afghanistan: July 2018 update
Approximately 650 UK armed forces personnel are deployed in Afghanistan in support of NATO’s Resolute Support mission. This will rise…
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Troops in Afghanistan: April 2018 update
Approximately 650 UK armed forces personnel are deployed in Afghanistan in support of NATO’s Resolute Support mission. This will rise…
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ISIS/Daesh: what now for the military campaign in Iraq and Syria?
ISIS has lost 98% of the territory it once held in Iraq and Syria and in December 2017 the Iraqi…
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A brief guide to previous British defence reviews
This Commons Library paper provides a short guide to the main recommendations of the defence reviews that have taken place…
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Fleet Solid Support Ships
The Government’s procurement plans for up to three new support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary are facing opposition from…
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How to apply for a military medal
Constituents may contact their Member of Parliament seeking advice on military medals. This briefing provides information on eligibility for military…
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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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Investigation of Former Armed Forces Personnel Who Served in Northern Ireland
The investigation of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles” is currently receiving a significant amount…
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Look ahead to 2018 NATO Summit
This Commons Library paper provides a short look ahead to the next NATO summit on 11-12 July. MPs will debate…
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Royal Navy: A return to the Far East?
In an ‘unprecedented’ move, the UK is sending three warships to Asia-Pacific in 2018, the first time in five years that a Royal Navy warship has travelled to the Far East.…
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