UK defence in 2025: Integrated air and missile defence
What air defence capabilities does the UK have to protect the UK homeland?

This paper provides an introduction to the Islamic Republic of Iran; its politics, economy, foreign and defence policies, and nuclear programme. It examines the governmental structure of the theocratic state, analyses the key personalities and forums of decision-making and assesses Iran’s policies at home and abroad.
The Islamic Republic of Iran: An introduction (2 MB , PDF)
This paper provides an introduction to the Islamic Republic of Iran; its politics, economy, foreign and defence policies, and nuclear programme. It examines the governmental structure of the theocratic state, analyses the key personalities and forums of decision-making and assesses Iran’s policies at home and abroad.
The Islamic Republic of Iran: An introduction (2 MB , PDF)
What air defence capabilities does the UK have to protect the UK homeland?
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
UK response to the 2023-25 conflict between Israel and Hamas and situation across Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, July 2024 to March 2025.