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The Ministry of Defence is responsible for implementing the defence policy set by Her Majesty's Government and is the headquarters of the British Armed Forces. It manages the armed forces and ensures the security of the United Kingdom.

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Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.
1602

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.
22.3

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
908

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.
26.1

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
2.5%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.
99.7%
Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

7739 articles

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UK led Operation Interflex enters new phase of specialist training for Ukraine

UK led Operation Interflex enters new phase of specialist training for Ukraine

Friday, 05 June 2026

June 2026 will mark four years of Operation Interflex, a UK-led multinational training programme that has trained more than 63,000 Ukrainian personnel...

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Three soldiers killed during the First World War laid to rest

Three soldiers killed during the First World War laid to rest

Thursday, 04 June 2026

Burial services for three unknown Commonwealth soldiers found on the Western Front have taken place at Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Peronne Co...

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Boost for Britain’s air defence stockpiles in the Middle East with hundreds more UK made missiles

Boost for Britain’s air defence stockpiles in the Middle East with hundreds more UK made missiles

Monday, 01 June 2026

New contracts worth £36 million to supply hundreds of Lightweight Multirole Missiles for UK Armed Forces....

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Joint statement on the Multinational Military Mission for the Strait of Hormuz: 12 May 2026

Joint statement on the Multinational Military Mission for the Strait of Hormuz: 12 May 2026

Monday, 01 June 2026

Joint statement from the United Kingdom, France, Albania, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, F...

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Cutting edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership

Cutting edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership

Saturday, 30 May 2026

First-of-its-kind project to develop cutting-edge uncrewed underwater technologies as AUKUS nations ‘step on the accelerator’ for Pillar 2. ...

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First ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces

First ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces

Friday, 29 May 2026

The first National Cadet Week in October 2026 will celebrate the cadet forces, one of the country's most effective youth organisations....

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Major new Swedish fighter jet deal to strengthen Ukraine and boost British jobs

Major new Swedish fighter jet deal to strengthen Ukraine and boost British jobs

Thursday, 28 May 2026

UK welcomes Sweden’s leadership in brokering new deal to supply Ukraine with fighter jets.   ...

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New space system will better protect UK satellites as new imagery released

New space system will better protect UK satellites as new imagery released

Friday, 22 May 2026

Vital emergency services, military operations and British businesses will be better protected through a new system to protect UK satellites and the se...

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RAF aircraft dangerously intercepted by Russian jets over Black Sea

RAF aircraft dangerously intercepted by Russian jets over Black Sea

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

UK Rivet Joint aircraft repeatedly and dangerously intercepted by two Russian jets over the Black Sea....

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Grave of officer missing since 1918 identified in France

Grave of officer missing since 1918 identified in France

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

The previously un-named grave of an Officer from Ireland, who served with the Royal Air Force has been identified and rededicated in his name more tha...

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Yorkshire pilot buried in France on 86th anniversary of his death

Yorkshire pilot buried in France on 86th anniversary of his death

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Members of the public gathered in France yesterday (19 May 2026) to witness the burial with full military honours of a World War Two Hurricane Pilot. ...

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Government backing future British 'defence unicorns' as new contracts awarded to drive innovation

Government backing future British 'defence unicorns' as new contracts awarded to drive innovation

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Thirteen British businesses have been awarded?contracts of up to £4 million to work with the Ministry of Defence to boost rapid procurement and delive...

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UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations

UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations

Monday, 18 May 2026

Red Arrows set to tour the United States this summer to support 250th anniversary celebrations ...

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UK deploys new low cost anti drone system in the Middle East

UK deploys new low cost anti drone system in the Middle East

Saturday, 16 May 2026

British citizens and regional partners will be better protected against drone attacks as the Royal Air Force deploys a new low-cost anti-drone weapon ...

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British based firms lead the way for Apache helicopter support drones

British based firms lead the way for Apache helicopter support drones

Friday, 15 May 2026

Drones which will accompany the Army’s Apache helicopters are receiving £10 million investment today as the programme reaches a new milestone....

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Defence firms incentivised to deliver on time as MOD ties profit rates to improved delivery

Defence firms incentivised to deliver on time as MOD ties profit rates to improved delivery

Thursday, 14 May 2026

The Government is cracking down on waste and delays as defence companies are to be incentivised to deliver equipment on time and on budget with new re...

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Defence Minister calls on London and the East of England to join new £50m nationwide veteran support network

Defence Minister calls on London and the East of England to join new £50m nationwide veteran support network

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Funding of up to £1m available for existing veterans’ hubs across the UK to join VALOUR – the Ministry of Defence’s new support system...

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Defence delivering on diplomacy strategy as Minister visits Western Balkans and Türkiye

Defence delivering on diplomacy strategy as Minister visits Western Balkans and Türkiye

Thursday, 14 May 2026

UK Defence Minister Lord Coaker visited Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo strengthening NATO partnerships and Euro-Atlantic security across the Western B...

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Next generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British Army

Next generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British Army

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

British soldiers will be equipped with modern guns capable of firing eight rounds per minute at targets up to 70km away – delivering the long-term clo...

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UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz

UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Defence Secretary announced UK contribution to Strait of Hormuz mission at virtual summit of Defence Ministers today....

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Unknown Lanarkshire soldier of World War Two named following new research

Unknown Lanarkshire soldier of World War Two named following new research

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

A Scottish soldier killed in Sicily during World War 2 has finally been identified and given a named grave, 83 years after he died in battle. The pre...

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Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts

Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board convened on 17 April 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ...

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UK and France set to host multinational Strait of Hormuz meeting as British Warship to pre position in the region

UK and France set to host multinational Strait of Hormuz meeting as British Warship to pre position in the region

Monday, 11 May 2026

UK and France to host first meeting of Defence Ministers to advance the Strait of Hormuz multinational mission. This comes as HMS Dragon, one of the U...

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Military conducts daring parachute drop to deliver critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha

Military conducts daring parachute drop to deliver critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha

Sunday, 10 May 2026

An Army specialist team has parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha to deliver critical medical support after it was confirmed that one British national on t...

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Second World War veterans to travel to overseas commemorations paid for by the Government

Second World War veterans to travel to overseas commemorations paid for by the Government

Friday, 08 May 2026

The Ministry of Defence will pay for Second World War veterans to attend commemorations in Europe this summer in partnership with the Royal British Le...

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UK Armed Forces better protected with new jamming proof navigation tech

UK Armed Forces better protected with new jamming proof navigation tech

Wednesday, 06 May 2026

UK Armed Forces personnel will be better protected from enemy interference with navigation systems through the development of innovative new technolog...

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Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms

Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

Victims of serious and sexual crimes to receive improved guidance and support in the Service Justice System ...

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New interceptor missiles successfully tested in the Middle East as Defence Minister visits region

New interceptor missiles successfully tested in the Middle East as Defence Minister visits region

Friday, 01 May 2026

The UK?military and?Gulf?partners?will be?better protected against?drone?attacks following the successful testing of new British-built Skyhammer inter...

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Graves of two unknown World War 1 officers 'named' 111 years after their deaths

Graves of two unknown World War 1 officers 'named' 111 years after their deaths

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

The previously un-named graves of two officers who gave their lives during World War One have been identified in Belgium. Captain (Capt) Gordon Cuthb...

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First Sea Lord Speech at RUSI

First Sea Lord Speech at RUSI

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Transforming the Royal Navy by embracing the rapid technological advances of our age...

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