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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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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…
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.

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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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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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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Does the UK need to invest more in air defence systems? Chair @TanDhesi asked the Prime Minister that question yesterday.
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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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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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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…
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.

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

Defence Committee statement: developments in the Middle East - Committees - UK Parliament

In response to recent developments in the Middle East, the Defence Committee has issued the following statement:

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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…
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.

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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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
“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

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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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/wor…
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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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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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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/eve…
Evidence session. Undersea Activity. Defence Committee. Photo is an underwater shot under the sea and looking up to the light from above.

ALT Evidence session. Undersea Activity. Defence Committee. Photo is an underwater shot under the sea and looking up to the light from above.

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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."
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Read more: committees.parliament.uk/eve…

3 February 2026 - One-off Session on the Future of Warfare - Oral evidence - Committees - UK...

10:00 - Room 5, Palace of Westminster

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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.
Evidence session. Future of Warfare. Defence Committee. Photo shows a close up of the Ministry of Defence sign on the wall outside the headquarters for the Government Department of Defence.

ALT Evidence session. Future of Warfare. Defence Committee. Photo shows a close up of the Ministry of Defence sign on the wall outside the headquarters for the Government Department of Defence.

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