tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultations Policy papers and consultations from Ministry of Defence (MOD) 2026-08-13T00:01:06+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/british-sign-language-5-year-plan-ministry-of-defence 2026-08-13T00:01:06+01:00 British Sign Language (BSL) 5-year plan: Ministry of Defence This plan sets out how the Ministry of Defence plans to improve the use of BSL in its communications in the next 5 years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/uk-norway-lunna-house-agreement-on-defence 2026-08-06T17:30:09+01:00 UK-Norway Lunna House Agreement on Defence A joint statement on the objectives of the Defence partnership between Norway and the United Kingdom. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mod-evaluation-strategy-to-2030 2026-08-05T12:16:21+01:00 MOD Evaluation Strategy to 2030 The Ministry of Defence's (MOD’s) strategy to embed proportionate evaluation, improve evidence use and strengthen value-for-money decisions across Defence by 2030. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/future-combat-air-system-digital-strategy 2026-07-23T16:06:02+01:00 Future Combat Air System Digital Strategy The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Digital Strategy outlines the Ministry of Defence’s digital vision for next-generation combat air capabilities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mod-small-and-medium-sized-enterprise-sme-action-plan 2026-07-21T10:40:00+01:00 MOD small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan The Ministry of Defence is backing your business by delivering the most comprehensive package of support for small and medium-sized enterprises in a generation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/women-in-defence-charter 2026-07-20T15:54:10+01:00 Women in Defence Charter A commitment to improving gender balance in Defence. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-british-sign-language-bsl-5-year-plan-1-year-update-july-2026 2026-07-15T00:00:00+01:00 Ministry of Defence British Sign Language (BSL) 5-year plan: 1-year update, July 2026 An annual progress update on how the Ministry of Defence has used BSL in its communications. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/the-defence-investment-plan 2026-06-30T14:45:00+01:00 The Defence Investment Plan Equipping our forces, defending our future. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/australia-uk-ministerial-consultations-joint-statement-june-2026 2026-06-10T00:00:00+01:00 Australia–UK Ministerial Consultations: joint statement, June 2026 The UK's Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary hosted the Australia–UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) in London on 10 June 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/aukus-defence-ministerial-joint-statement-30-may-2026 2026-05-30T10:36:36+01:00 AUKUS Defence Ministerial Joint Statement: 30 May 2026 Australia, UK, and the US reaffirm shared commitment to delivering the AUKUS partnership and announce inaugural AUKUS signature project. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-raising-a-concern-policy 2026-04-30T11:29:39+01:00 Ministry of Defence raising a concern policy Ministry of Defence (MOD) guidance for raising a concern and whistleblowing in Defence. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/the-future-of-ilford-park-polish-home 2026-04-01T12:33:52+01:00 The Future of Ilford Park Polish Home Proposed closure to new admissions after 2027 and sourcing of alternative accommodation for the remaining residents, if insufficient number of residents remain. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-ministry-of-defences-approach-to-safeguarding-the-eskdalemuir-seismological-array 2026-03-24T12:20:15+00:00 MOD approach to safeguarding the Eskdalemuir Seismological Array From 18 March 2026 the MOD adopted a new approach to safeguarding the Eskdalemuir Seismological Array. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/defence-diplomacy-strategy 2026-03-24T11:00:00+00:00 Defence Diplomacy Strategy How UK Defence can deepen its international relationships with allies and partners to support defence and wider foreign policy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/armed-forces-bill-2026-impact-assessments 2026-03-02T16:53:56+00:00 Armed Forces Bill 2026: impact assessments Impact assessments of the Armed Forces Bill 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/deep-space-advanced-radar-capability-pre-application-consultation 2026-02-23T16:21:00+00:00 Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability Pre-Application Consultation As part of the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD's) proposal to construct a Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) at Cawdor Barracks, the MOD is required to conduct a statutory pre-application consultation in accordance w… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/review-of-mod-legislation-governing-autonomous-systems 2026-02-20T12:00:00+00:00 Review of MOD legislation governing autonomous systems A call for evidence to inform the review of the Ministry of Defence's (MOD's) regulatory environment governing autonomous systems. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/veterans-strategy 2026-02-17T08:16:44+00:00 Veterans Strategy This strategy sets out the government's new vision for armed forces veterans across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/agreement-on-defence-export-controls 2025-12-10T11:05:55+00:00 Agreement on Defence Export Controls The UK has joined a defence exports treaty with France, Germany and Spain which will make it easier for UK defence businesses to export. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/the-defence-housing-strategy-2025 2025-11-11T11:20:49+00:00 The Defence Housing Strategy 2025 Fixing Defence family housing and delivering for the nation.