Russia’s hybrid warfare campaign in Europe
Russia is alleged to be conducting a campaign of hybrid warfare across Europe.
Support for Veterans: Policy overview
An overview of the evolution of veterans’ policy in the UK since 2010.
Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday in the UK: FAQs
An overview of the customs and history of Remembrance Day, which has been held on 11 November each year since the end of the First World War.
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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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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
Strategic Defence Review and spending plans for the Royal Navy
The Royal Navy will become a ‘hybrid navy’ with uncrewed vessels operating alongside traditional warships. What does this mean and how will it be funded?
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Research Briefing
What is the Joint Expeditionary Force?
The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force is a defence and security coalition of 10 northern European countries.
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Research Briefing
What is NATO’s Article 3 commitment to national resilience?
What are NATO's treaty obligations on national resilience and civil preparedness?
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Research Briefing
How to access military service records
Constituents may contact a Member of Parliament seeking advice on how to access military service records. This briefing provides guidance on what information is available, and how to access it.
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Research Briefing
Conscription and national service in the UK
When has the UK had conscription and why are some European countries reintroducing some form of mandatory military service?
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Bill 2026-27
During Commons stages, 82 government amendments were made to the Armed Forces Bill 2026-27. The bill is now before the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
The Strategic Defence Review and spending plans for the RAF
The Royal Air Force will fly a mix of crewed, uncrewed and increasingly autonomous aircraft in the future. How will this be funded?
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Research Briefing
Deploying the armed forces in the UK
This briefing looks at when the armed forces can be deployed in the UK, what they do, and the legal basis.
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Research Briefing
What is a ‘whole of society’ approach to defence and security?
What is the government doing to prepare the UK for crisis or conflict?
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Research Briefing
Home defence: What is the War Book?
The government is working on new plans for the country in the event of a military attack. During the 20th century, plans were set out in the War Book.
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