UK defence personnel statistics
How many people serve in the UK armed forces, how diverse are they, and how many people are joining and leaving?
Japan’s strengthening military posture and new security policies
Since 2022, Japan has significantly increased its defence spending, updated its security policies and removed barriers to exporting arms.
UK defence spending
A summary of UK defence spending, including recent trends, spending plans, and international comparisons of the defence spending of NATO allies.
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Research Briefing
The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
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Research Briefing
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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Research Briefing
UK rearmament and warfighting readiness
A debate on UK rearmament and warfighting readiness will take place on Wednesday 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons chamber.
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Research Briefing
US-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks in 2026
Describes issues in US-Iran talks in 2026, including the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programme and US sanctions.
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Research Briefing
The National Security (State Threats) Bill
The National Security (State Threats) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 June 2026. It would allow the government to designate organisations as being associated with foreign state threat activity, and make it an offence to support or benefit from them.
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Research Briefing
Defence Investment Plan: Key decisions
On 30 June 2026, the government published its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan. What are the key decisions for MOD spending over the next four years?
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Research Briefing
Strategic Defence Review 2025: The RAF
What did the UK's Strategic Defence Review 2025 recommend for the Royal Air Force?
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Research Briefing
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Cabinet Office on security and resilience
On Monday 29 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Cabinet Office, in so far as it relates to security and resilience. The debate will be opened by Matt Western MP.
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Research Briefing
Seizing the shadow fleet
The UK has started to intercept sanctioned ships. This briefing explains the domestic and international rules that apply to enforcing sanctions at sea.
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Research Briefing
Iranian state threat activities in the UK
What is the assessment of state threats from Iran, and what has been the UK response?
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Bill 2026-27
81 government amendments have been made to the Armed Forces Bill 2026-27. It will now be considered at report stage in the House of Commons on 22 June 2026.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Pension Scheme
An overview of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme, including government changes to pensions and the remedy to the discrimination caused by these changes.
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