Policy papers and consultations

Delivering the UK’s Nuclear Deterrent as a National Endeavour.

• From: Defence Nuclear Organisation and 1 others
• Updated: 19 April 2024

The defence ministers of the AUKUS partnership issued a joint statement on 8 April 2024.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 8 April 2024

• AUKUS defence ministers joint statement: April 2024

  The Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for…

The SSRO is seeking feedback on proposals for improving the support it provides to stakeholders to help them understand and apply the regulatory framework for non-competed defence contracts.

• From: Single Source Regulations Office
• Updated: 8 April 2024

This Framework sets out how better modelling and analysis will improve decision making across the Support environment.

• From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
• Updated: 5 April 2024

A commitment to improving gender balance in defence.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 28 March 2024

The Royal Air Force's (RAF’s) intent for use of Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP) in the Air domain.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 27 March 2024

Ministers of the governments of the UK and Australia met in Adelaide on 22 March 2024 for the annual Australia-UK ministerial consultations (AUKMIN).

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 22 March 2024

The Integrated Procurement Model sets out how Defence will put in place the necessary reforms to drive increased pace in the delivery of military capability.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 28 February 2024

The Defence Drone Strategy sets out how Defence will realise the significant opportunities and tackle challenges in uncrewed systems.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 22 February 2024

The government response to the House of Lords Committee Report: ‘Proceed with Caution: Artificial Intelligence in Weapon Systems’.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 19 February 2024

The second UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue held at the office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja, from 7 to 8 February 2024.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 4 others
• Updated: 14 February 2024

How Defence will respond to the changing context and deliver on the Integrated Review Refresh within its resource envelope, increasing its productivity and focusing on areas that will achieve real-world impact.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 13 February 2024

We are seeking views on updated and new pricing guidance, which sees greater choice, flexibility and simplicity for how some non-competitive defence contracts can be priced from April 2024.

• From: Single Source Regulations Office
• Updated: 12 February 2024

This document sets out the broad framework within which the Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) operates.

• From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
• Updated: 8 February 2024

Opening doors for industry to collaborate with Defence on AI development for the strategic advantage of our Armed Forces.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 1 February 2024

This defence-wide plan aims to reduce the prevalence and impact of domestic abuse and increase the safety and wellbeing of all those affected.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 1 February 2024

This policy document sets out how the Ministry of Defence protects special category and criminal convictions personal data.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 25 January 2024

Summary of the UK Government Legal Position: The legality of UK military action targeting Houthi facilities in Yemen on 22 January 2024.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
• Updated: 23 January 2024

List of terrorist groups or organisations banned under UK law, and details of proscription criteria.

• From: Home Office
• Updated: 19 January 2024

A consultation seeking views on the detailed approach to the secondary legislation.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 18 January 2024