For reasons of operational security, we do not comment on specific threat assessments relating to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia or on the security measures in place there.

Work is ongoing with our GCAP partners Japan and Italy where the programme's ambition remains to deliver an aircraft into service...

For reasons of operational security, we do not comment on specific threat assessments relating to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia or on the security measures in place there.

Work is ongoing with our GCAP partners Japan and Italy where the programme's ambition remains to deliver an aircraft into service...

There are 639 Jackal vehicles in service in the British Army and 61 Jackal vehicles in service in the Royal Marines.

I can confirm that all 53 Jackal 3(E) we have procured will be delivered by the end of July 2026.

I am unable to disclose the number of Jackal vehicles...

There are 639 Jackal vehicles in service in the British Army and 61 Jackal vehicles in service in the Royal Marines.

I can confirm that all 53 Jackal 3(E) we have procured will be delivered by the end of July 2026.

I am unable to disclose the number of Jackal vehicles...

The Mobile Fires Platform Project which will deliver the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) Calibre Wheeled Artillery System intended to be mounted on Boxer, remains in its assessment phase and is subject to contract. It is therefore too early to confirm platform numbers, delivery timelines and expected in-service dates. Analysis...

The Mobile Fires Platform Project which will deliver the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) Calibre Wheeled Artillery System intended to be mounted on Boxer, remains in its assessment phase and is subject to contract. It is therefore too early to confirm platform numbers, delivery timelines and expected in-service dates. Analysis...

Statement on Ukraine.

Statement on Ukraine.

The cost of planned infrastructure upgrades at Rosyth Dockyard are £340 million. The cost includes the requirement to deliver a contingent docking facility for HMS DREADNOUGHT during its sea trial period.

The Submarine Dismantling Project (SDP) includes infrastructure works at Rosyth to enable the removal and processing of...

The cost of planned infrastructure upgrades at Rosyth Dockyard are £340 million. The cost includes the requirement to deliver a contingent docking facility for HMS DREADNOUGHT during its sea trial period.

The Submarine Dismantling Project (SDP) includes infrastructure works at Rosyth to enable the removal and processing of...

I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of The House. The UK continues to work closely with the F-35 Joint Program Office and our suppliers to progress UK weapons in the digital accelerator. The value of...

I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of The House. The UK continues to work closely with the F-35 Joint Program Office and our suppliers to progress UK weapons in the digital accelerator. The value of...

As part of the Defence Industrial Strategy, we launched a £182 million skills package that encompasses a range of initiatives which will provide people with the necessary skills to work in the defence sector. Proving that Defence is an engine for growth, this Government recently announced the £810...

As part of the Defence Industrial Strategy, we launched a £182 million skills package that encompasses a range of initiatives which will provide people with the necessary skills to work in the defence sector. Proving that Defence is an engine for growth, this Government recently announced the £810...

Statement on the UK-Türkiye deal to sell 20 British-built Typhoon fighter jets.

Statement on the UK-Türkiye deal to sell 20 British-built Typhoon fighter jets.

Amendments to clause 1, discussed with amendments to other clauses, clause stgand part debates, new clauses 1 to 15 and 17. Amendment to clause 1 withdrawn. Two amendments to clause 1 negatived on division (174 votes to 321 and 83 votes to 319). Clause 1 agreed to. Clause 2 agreed to on division (318 votes to 174). Clauses 3 to 6 agreed to. New clause 1 negatived on division (172 votes to 322). Bill reported without amendment. King's consent signified. Third reading agreed to on division (320 votes to 171), and the Bill passed.

Amendments to clause 1, discussed with amendments to other clauses, clause stgand part debates, new clauses 1 to 15 and 17. Amendment to clause 1 withdrawn. Two amendments to clause 1 negatived on division (174 votes to 321 and 83 votes to 319). Clause 1 agreed to. Clause 2 agreed...

Second reading. Reasoned amendment negatived on division (116 to 333). Main question agreed to on division (330 to 179).

Second reading. Reasoned amendment negatived on division (116 to 333). Main question agreed to on division (330 to 179).

Statement on the defence industrial strategy.

Statement on the defence industrial strategy.

Motion, That this House has considered the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan. Agreed to on question.

Motion, That this House has considered the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan. Agreed to on question.

Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy

The following extracts are from the debate on Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy on 5 June 2025.

What we have done with the ARAP scheme is implement as a nation, under the last Government and this one, probably the most generous Afghan relocation scheme of any of...

Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy

The following extracts are from the debate on Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy on 5 June 2025.

What we have done with the ARAP scheme is implement as a nation, under the last Government and this one, probably the most generous Afghan relocation scheme of any of...

Lords message considered. Commons insistence on Commons amendment 2A and its disagreement to Lords amendments 2B and 2C in lieu of that amendment. Agreed to on division (321 to 158). Reasons to be reported and communicated to the Lords.

Lords message considered. Commons insistence on Commons amendment 2A and its disagreement to Lords amendments 2B and 2C in lieu of that amendment. Agreed to on division (321 to 158). Reasons to be reported and communicated to the Lords.

Motion that the draft Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 9 June, be approved. Agreed to on question.

Motion that the draft Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 9 June, be approved. Agreed to on question.

Motion that this House has considered Armed Forces Day. Agreed to on question.

Motion that this House has considered Armed Forces Day. Agreed to on question.

Statement on the protection of UK military bases.

Statement on the protection of UK military bases.

Programme motion (No. 2) agreed to on question. Consideration of Lords amendments. Clause 1, Lords amendment 1, motion to agree, considered with further Lords amendments, motions to disagree and amendments in lieu. Lords amendment 1 agreed to on question. Lords amendment 2 disagreed to on division (319 to 180). Lords amendment 3 disagreed to on division (315 to 184). Amendment (a) in lieu agreed to on division (329 to 101). Lords amendment 4-7 agreed to on question.

Programme motion (No. 2) agreed to on question. Consideration of Lords amendments. Clause 1, Lords amendment 1, motion to agree, considered with further Lords amendments, motions to disagree and amendments in lieu. Lords amendment 1 agreed to on question. Lords amendment 2 disagreed to on division (319 to 180). Lords...

The security of ammunition is taken very seriously within the Ministry of Defence (MOD), and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft. All losses and thefts are fully and rigorously investigated.

No ammunition has been reported stolen during that period.

The below table details 5.56mm,...

The security of ammunition is taken very seriously within the Ministry of Defence (MOD), and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft. All losses and thefts are fully and rigorously investigated.

No ammunition has been reported stolen during that period.

The below table details 5.56mm,...

The information requested by the hon. Member can be found below.

The new Government has made improving...

The information requested by the hon. Member can be found below.

The new Government has made improving...