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Scheduled Event - 3 Mar 2026, 10 a.m. - Add to calendar
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Lords - Orders and regulations - Grand Committee
Armed Forces Commissioner (Family Definition and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
Department: Ministry of Defence
MP: Lord Coaker
Departmental Publication (News and Communications)
Ministry of Defence

Feb. 20 2026

Source Page: UK and European allies to develop low-cost air defence weapons to protect NATO skies
Document: UK and European allies to develop low-cost air defence weapons to protect NATO skies (webpage)
Departmental Publication (Policy and Engagement)
Ministry of Defence

Feb. 20 2026

Source Page: Review of MOD legislation governing autonomous systems
Document: Review of MOD legislation governing autonomous systems (webpage)
Departmental Publication (Transparency)
Ministry of Defence

Feb. 20 2026

Source Page: MOD: workforce management information January to December 2026
Document: View online (webpage)
Departmental Publication (Transparency)
Ministry of Defence

Feb. 20 2026

Source Page: MOD: workforce management information January to December 2026
Document: MOD: workforce management information January to December 2026 (webpage)
Departmental Publication (Transparency)
Ministry of Defence

Feb. 20 2026

Source Page: MOD: workforce management information January to December 2026
Document: (webpage)
Departmental Publication (News and Communications)
Ministry of Defence

Feb. 20 2026

Source Page: Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology
Document: Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology (webpage)
Written Question
Military Aircraft: Manufacturing Industries
Friday 20th February 2026

Asked by: Lord Spellar (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with unions representing workers in the combat aircraft sector regarding the future of air platform manufacturing in the UK.

Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to securing the future of air platform manufacturing in the UK, recognising its importance for skills, economic growth, and national prosperity. The sector is supported through initiatives like the Combat Air Strategy and the Global Combat Air Programme, ensuring the UK maintains its position at the cutting edge of combat air capability.

The MOD engages with unions representing workers in the combat aircraft sector through regular dialogue and consultation. These discussions are part of the Ministry's commitment to supporting the future of air platform manufacturing in the UK, including through initiatives such as the Combat Air Strategy and the Global Combat Air Programme.

Departmental Publication (News and Communications)
Ministry of Defence

Feb. 19 2026

Source Page: How we protected the UK and space in January 2026
Document: How we protected the UK and space in January 2026 (webpage)