The Society continues to monitor and influence a range of important developments:
- Parliament. The Society will be hosting a drop-in session on 8 Septemeber in the House of Commons to remind MPs of the recruitment, retention and recognition value of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme. This is part of our upstream campaigning work.
- Public Sector Pension Reform. The right leaning Policy Exchange think tank argued that , with the exception of the Armed Forces, new joiners to public sector pensions should do so on defined contribution terms. Read the report at Public Sector Pension Reform.
- Pension Commission interim report. The Pension Commission’s interim report indicated likely changes to the State Pension Age, auto-enrolment, and decumulation. Members can read the report at Pensions 2050: evidence and future priorities – interim report
- The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. This bill seeks to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 and is contentious. Read more here.
- Armed Forces Bill. This bill includes extension of the recall age from 55 to 65.
- Milroy. The Court of Session hearing to consider The MOD’s request for leave to appeal is scheduled for 8 Oct 2026. Read more about the case in our sitrep.
- Continuous Attitude Survey. There was a slight upturn in satisfaction with the AFPS on page 7 of the main report .
- Kings Birthday Honours List. In the Military Division of the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026, 133 personnel from the Royal Navy, Army, RAF and associated roles were recognised. The Society congratulates all those honoured for their outstanding service and dedication. Members can view the full list at the Military Division of the King’s Birthday Honours 2026.
- Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB) 2026 . The annual pay award for the Armed Forces was 3.6%.
- The AFPRB report sets out the analysis of evidence and its recommendations for Armed Forces’ remuneration and charges, and can be viewed at The AFPRB Report can be viewed at
- Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body Fifty-Fifth Report 2026
