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Mar 26
We’re moving! Follow @HoCcommitteesUK to keep up with the work of our committee, and check us out on other platforms: parliament.uk/get-involved/c…
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The Government must do more – and do it faster - to ensure the AUKUS defence partnership succeeds.
Find out more about the Defence Committee’s latest report ⬇️
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The Defence Committee asked @Louise_Jones_MP, Minister for Veterans and People at @DefenceHQ about the lack of properly fitting body armour and the need for better ballistic protection.
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The Defence Committee heard from General Sir Roly Walker, Chief of the General Staff at @DefenceHQ on the percentage of women serving in the army being still too low, and a need to attract the 'brightest and the best' to get ready for 'what might be coming.'
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The Defence Committee's session on Women in the Armed Forces will begin shortly.Â
The session serves as an opportunity to track @DefenceHQ's implementation of the Atherton Report's recommendations.
Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=vwfscXs3…
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Mar 27
Today we endorsed the interim appointment of Polly Miller-Perkins as the Armed Forces Commissioner. We asked her at our pre-appointment session this week, what the advantages or disadvantages are in having had a career in the Armed Forces before taking up this appointment.👇
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Mar 27
This week we questioned Polly Miller‑Perkins, the Government’s nominee for Armed Forces Commissioner.
We were impressed by her evidence, endorse her appointment, and look forward to working with her. We also comment on the recruitment process ⬇️
committees.parliament.uk/com…
ALT The Committee has endorsed the interim appointment of Polly Miller-Perkins as Armed Forces Commissioner. Defence Committee. Photo shows a illustration of a document, referring to a report.
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Mar 25
We heard from Arnab Dutt, Policy Champion for Procurement and Social Value at @fsb_policy about the barriers and problems caused for small and medium-sized enterprises by the delay in the MOD's Defence Investment Plan (DIP).
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Mar 24
Does the UK need to invest more in air defence systems?
Chair @TanDhesi asked the Prime Minister that question yesterday.
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Mar 19
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 👇
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Mar 18
Yesterday Committee Member @Jesse_Norman MP asked Rupert Pearce, the National Armaments Director at @DefenceHQ, about possible weaknesses in the Strategic Defence Review.
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Mar 16
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/eve…
ALT Evidence session. MoD Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25. Defence Committee. Photo is a close up of the Ministry of Defence sign outside of their headquarters on a grey brick wall.
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Mar 10
The Committee has issued a statement in response to recent developments in the Middle East.
Read more: committees.parliament.uk/com…
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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.
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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.
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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/eve…
ALT Evidence session. Defence in the High North. Defence Committee. Photo shows a UK submarine half submerged in the sea in the Arctic, with mountains covered in snow in the background.
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Feb 24
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
ALT “Four years on from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Defence Committee reaffirms the UK’s unwavering support for the Ukrainian people. Ukraine’s fight remains vital to our shared security, stability and values. We pay tribute to their resilience and stand with them in pursuit of a just and lasting peace that protects Ukraine’s sovereignty and future.” Tan Dhesi MP, Chair Defence Committee
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Feb 12
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 ⬇️
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Feb 11
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.
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Feb 10
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👇
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