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Ministry of Defence

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.
242

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.
20.2

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
915

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.
25.3

Friday PM releases

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

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.
100%
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)

7628 articles

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Futuristic helicopter drones programme advances as British based companies selected to develop prototypes

Futuristic helicopter drones programme advances as British based companies selected to develop prototypes

Saturday, 24 January 2026

A programme to build futuristic ‘wingman’ drones to operate alongside Apache attack helicopters is advancing as British companies have been selected t...

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New digital medical records to speed up Armed Forces recruitment

New digital medical records to speed up Armed Forces recruitment

Friday, 23 January 2026

New digital system - fully integrated with the NHS - will dramatically cut delays for those joining the Armed Forces, boosting readiness and recruitme...

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UK Joint Squadron deploys Typhoon jets to Qatar

UK Joint Squadron deploys Typhoon jets to Qatar

Thursday, 22 January 2026

12 Squadron begins deployment to the Gulf region reflecting the strong UK-Qatar defence partnership that helps to keep the UK secure at home and stron...

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Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer appointed NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe

Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer appointed NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe

Thursday, 22 January 2026

He will be the first RAF officer to hold the post since 1984, and only the third RAF officer in history to serve as DSACEUR....

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Half a billion investment to upgrade RAF Typhoons and secure 1,500 British jobs

Half a billion investment to upgrade RAF Typhoons and secure 1,500 British jobs

Thursday, 22 January 2026

The government has this week committed over £650 million to upgrade the RAF's Typhoon fighter jet fleet, securing over 1,500 jobs across the UK....

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Defence Secretary Denmark Press Conference

Defence Secretary Denmark Press Conference

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Defence Secretary Denmark press conference opening remarks on Defence and security cooperation. ...

Cutting edge drone degree to train military forces of the future unveiled

Cutting edge drone degree to train military forces of the future unveiled

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Young engineers to master battlefield-proven technology at Hereford university from September 2026....

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High North security set to be focus of Defence Secretary visit to Denmark

High North security set to be focus of Defence Secretary visit to Denmark

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Defence talks in Copenhagen today will bring the UK and Denmark together to discuss High North security, industrial cooperation, and vital support to ...

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500 students now learning latest digital and cyber defence skills through MOD scheme in Lancashire

500 students now learning latest digital and cyber defence skills through MOD scheme in Lancashire

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

285 students are the latest cohort to benefit from the Defence Digital & Cyber Bursary scheme, taking the total to 500....

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Britain's fighter jet fleet strengthened in £205 million boost for British jobs

Britain's fighter jet fleet strengthened in £205 million boost for British jobs

Monday, 19 January 2026

The UK has signed a £205 million contract extension with QinetiQ to strengthen the RAF's Typhoon fleet with technical and engineering support ...

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New UK Military Representative to NATO and the European Union

New UK Military Representative to NATO and the European Union

Monday, 19 January 2026

Lieutenant General Eldon Millar CVO MBE has been appointed UK Military Representative to NATO and the European Union....

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UK industry support to Ukraine supercharged with new business centre

UK industry support to Ukraine supercharged with new business centre

Friday, 16 January 2026

A new business centre will open in Kyiv this year to ensure Britain’s cutting-edge defence industry and innovators can step up their work to equip Ukr...

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£279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment

£279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment

Friday, 16 January 2026

Army cyber warriors are to benefit from new modern accommodation and specialist training facilities, following nearly £300 million investment announce...

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Major boost to pool of skilled former military personnel called upon in crises as UK strengthen preparedness

Major boost to pool of skilled former military personnel called upon in crises as UK strengthen preparedness

Thursday, 15 January 2026

The Armed Forces Bill will grow the pool of former Service personnel who Defence could draw on in times of crisis, in a move welcomed by senior milita...

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New Defence Housing Service to transform housing for forces families as Armed Forces Bill backs those who serve

New Defence Housing Service to transform housing for forces families as Armed Forces Bill backs those who serve

Thursday, 15 January 2026

New Defence Housing Service to be put into law, turbocharging biggest renewal of military housing in a generation...

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Defence Secretary Sweden press conference opening remarks

Defence Secretary Sweden press conference opening remarks

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

The Defence Secretary today gave opening remarks ahead of a press conference in Sweden...

UK and Poland agree enhanced missile defence and helicopter training cooperation

UK and Poland agree enhanced missile defence and helicopter training cooperation

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

The UK and Poland’s ability to shoot down air and missile threats will be strengthened by deepened cooperation between the two countries....

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Update: air strikes against Daesh

Update: air strikes against Daesh

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria....

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UK to develop new deep strike ballistic missile for Ukraine

UK to develop new deep strike ballistic missile for Ukraine

Sunday, 11 January 2026

The UK will develop new tactical ballistic missiles that boost Ukraine’s firepower to defend itself from Putin’s war machine. ...

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Major General Phil Prosser CBE announced as the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support

Major General Phil Prosser CBE announced as the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support

Friday, 09 January 2026

His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of Major General (Maj Gen) Phil Prosser CBE as the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS...

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UK accelerates £200 million of funding for deployment to Ukraine as air defence support stepped up

UK accelerates £200 million of funding for deployment to Ukraine as air defence support stepped up

Friday, 09 January 2026

UK is now accelerating £200 million to equip UK Armed Forces with new kit to be ready to deploy as part of the Multinational Force for Ukraine....

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UK provides support to U.S. seizure of Bella 1 accused of shadow fleet activities and Iran sanctions breaches

UK provides support to U.S. seizure of Bella 1 accused of shadow fleet activities and Iran sanctions breaches

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

The UK has provided enabling support to the United States at their request to interdict the vessel Bella 1 today....

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Strikes on Daesh

Strikes on Daesh

Saturday, 03 January 2026

Royal Air Force aircraft have completed successful strikes against Daesh in a joint operation with France....

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Exceptional military personnel recognised in the New Years Honours List

Exceptional military personnel recognised in the New Years Honours List

Monday, 29 December 2025

Personnel from across the RAF, Navy and Army have been awarded state honours for their outstanding service in the Armed Forces....

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The Military & Civilian Divisions of the New Year Honours 2026

The Military & Civilian Divisions of the New Year Honours 2026

Monday, 29 December 2025

Armed Forces personnel and Civilians have been granted state honours, including operational awards, by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Hon...

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UK and Germany sign £52m contract for cutting edge artillery

UK and Germany sign £52m contract for cutting edge artillery

Sunday, 28 December 2025

The UK has signed a £52 million contract with Germany for state-of-the-art military artillery. ...

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Armed forces to launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme for young people to bolster skills and leadership

Armed forces to launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme for young people to bolster skills and leadership

Saturday, 27 December 2025

Armed Forces to launch “gap year” Foundation Scheme in 2026 to give under-25s experience of armed forces...

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2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began in huge boost to workers and companies

2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began in huge boost to workers and companies

Friday, 26 December 2025

The UK has seen the highest value of defence exports in 2025 since records began...

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Homes fit for heroes: 1,000 military homes upgraded in time for Christmas

Homes fit for heroes: 1,000 military homes upgraded in time for Christmas

Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Military families across the UK will celebrate Christmas in homes fit for heroes as improvements to fix 1,000 of the worst forces houses have complete...

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UK sends automated turrets and missiles to shoot down Russian drones, as part of £600 million air defence package for Ukraine

UK sends automated turrets and missiles to shoot down Russian drones, as part of £600 million air defence package for Ukraine

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

The UK has committed £600 million in air-defence capabilities, including cutting edge turrets that can shoot down Russian drones to support Ukraine th...

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