Defence Committee

Earlier this week Committee Member Derek Twigg MP, asked Rupert Pearce the National Armaments Director at @DefenceHQ, "how do you think the Major Projects Portfolio is going at the moment?", hear his response 👇

Yesterday Committee Member @Jesse_Norman MP asked Rupert Pearce, the National Armaments Director at @DefenceHQ, about possible weaknesses in the Strategic Defence Review.

Tomorrow at 10.30am we're questioning the new Permanent Secretary at @DefenceHQ, Jeremy Pocklington, to examine the MOD's finance and administration and their Annual Report and Accounts for 2024-25, against a backdrop of global conflict. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26841/fo…

The Committee has issued a statement in response to recent developments in the Middle East. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/24/d…

Chair @TanDhesi opened a major backbench debate in @HouseofCommons on defence spending with a call for action and a stark warning that the UK is not keeping up with the pace of the threat.

Today, @kennedycdog told us that she would categorise the increased threats posed in the High North as Russia, climate change, President Trump's desires relating to Greenland and China.

Tomorrow at 10.30am as part of our Defence in the High North inquiry, we're examining evolving threats in the region, the role of UK Armed Forces there, and whether they have the right military capabilities. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26418/fo…

On the 4th anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Chair @TanDhesi has issued a statement on behalf of the Committee reaffirming our unwavering support for the Ukrainian people. #StandWithUkraine

Melting polar ice caps are increasing access to the Arctic and High North region, with significant defence and security implications for the UK. We are asking: Are the UK Armed Forces prepared to operate in the High North, if needed? Learn more ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/work/9588/defe…

We heard from Professor Peter Roberts at the @UniofExeter and Commodore John Aitken OBE at @thalesgroup, on the subject of Russia's use of submarines to attack non-military targets to impact critical infrastructure and national resilience.

On the possibility of AI being developed to detect potential threats in UK oceans, witnesses Professor Peter Roberts at the @UniofExeter, Commodore John Aitken OBE at @thalesgroup and Brett Phaneuf at M Subs gave us their insight. Here's what they said👇

What is the underwater threat to the UK and UK interests? Tomorrow at 10.30am we're exploring the increasing maritime threat to the UK from foreign actors and whether we have the capabilities we need to respond. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26416/fo…

In our future of warfare session, Dr Keith Dear, CEO and Founder of @Cassi_on_X, said the UK's target date of 2030 for increasing defence spending could create a short-term risk by "providing an incentive for others to act now."

Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26414/fo…

Tomorrow at 10.30am we're exploring the future of warfare. We'll be looking at future trends and unpredictable variables, and their implications for alliances, defence planning, and the defence industry. We'll be drawing on lessons from recent conflicts like Ukraine.

As global focus on the Arctic and High North region increases, we are holding an inquiry into the defence and security implications for the UK. Find out more ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/work/9588/defe…

Our Chair @TanDhesi has written a joint letter with @CommonsPAC Chair @Clifton_BrownG to the @DefenceHQ Permanent Secretary to seek clarity on when the Defence Investment Plan will be published. Find out more and read the letter ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/committee/24/d…

We questioned the Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon @JohnHealey_MP on whether the Government are able to deliver on the recommendations it accepted in the Strategic Defence Review and if they will be included in the Defence Investment Plan.

Our session with @JohnHealey_MP, Secretary of State for Defence at @DefenceHQ has started. Watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=oq8uvb…

Tomorrow at 2pm we're questioning @JohnHealey_MP, Secretary of State for Defence at @DefenceHQ on events in recent weeks, the UK's investment in critical capabilities and his priorities for the UK Armed Forces. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26218/fo…