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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)

7608 articles

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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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UK meets with international coalition to keep space safe

UK meets with international coalition to keep space safe

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

The UK has met with allies as part the Combined Space Operations Initiative (CSpO), a ten-nation space coalition spanning four continents, to discuss ...

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Lieutenant General Sir Rob Magowan appointed new Commander of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command

Lieutenant General Sir Rob Magowan appointed new Commander of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

The Royal Marine will lead one of the most senior posts in the UK Armed Forces, overseeing cyber and specialist forces....

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Chief of the Defence Staff speech 15 December 2025

Chief of the Defence Staff speech 15 December 2025

Monday, 15 December 2025

Air Chief Marshal, Sir Richard Knighton, Chief of the Defence Staff annual lecture at the Royal United Services Institute ...

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Rapid £140 million boost for drone and counter drone tech from newly formed UK Defence Innovation

Rapid £140 million boost for drone and counter drone tech from newly formed UK Defence Innovation

Monday, 15 December 2025

UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) will invest over £140 million in drone and counter-drone technology in its first year of operation...

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UK launches new Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats surge

UK launches new Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats surge

Friday, 12 December 2025

New unified organisation to speed up how Defence gathers and shares intelligence....

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AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting Trilateral Joint Statement: 10 December 2025

AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting Trilateral Joint Statement: 10 December 2025

Thursday, 11 December 2025

AUKUS Defence Minister's meeting reaffirmed shared commitment to the AUKUS partnership at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. ...

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UK "All In" on AUKUS submarine and tech delivery as partnership powers full steam ahead

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

The Defence Secretary met with his US and Australian counterparts in the United States to discuss the progress on AUKUS....

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Partnerships with Azerbaijan and Armenia boosted through Defence Minister Lord Coaker visit

Partnerships with Azerbaijan and Armenia boosted through Defence Minister Lord Coaker visit

Tuesday, 09 December 2025

Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker visits Armenia and Azerbaijan, boosting defence ties. ...

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Boost for defence businesses and European cooperation as UK joins defence exports treaty

Boost for defence businesses and European cooperation as UK joins defence exports treaty

Tuesday, 09 December 2025

The UK has joined a defence exports treaty with European allies which will make it easier for UK defence businesses to export...

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Luke Pollard MP speech to Sea Power Conference

Luke Pollard MP speech to Sea Power Conference

Monday, 08 December 2025

Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, gave a speech at the Sea Power Conference....

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UK unveils new undersea warfare technology to counter threat from Russia

UK unveils new undersea warfare technology to counter threat from Russia

Monday, 08 December 2025

The UK has unveiled work on its groundbreaking Atlantic Bastion programme, which will make Britain more secure secure from Russian undersea threats in...

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First Sea Lord's speech to the International Sea Power Conference

First Sea Lord's speech to the International Sea Power Conference

Monday, 08 December 2025

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE ADC RM, First Sea Lord, gave a speech at the Sea Power Conference....

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Small Business Saturday: £35 million defence funding boosting innovation across the UK

Small Business Saturday: £35 million defence funding boosting innovation across the UK

Saturday, 06 December 2025

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) unveils how its financial backing for SMEs has helped take innovations from concept to military deployment...

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Travel to be covered for tens of thousands of Armed Forces personnel to get home for Christmas

Travel to be covered for tens of thousands of Armed Forces personnel to get home for Christmas

Thursday, 04 December 2025

Up to 35,000 service personnel to receive extra travel support this Christmas to reunite with their loved ones....

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UK and Norway to operate together to counter Russian undersea threat through major new defence agreement

UK and Norway to operate together to counter Russian undersea threat through major new defence agreement

Thursday, 04 December 2025

Combined fleet of at least 13 warships, bolstered by autonomous systems, will hunt Russian submarines and protect critical infrastructure in the North...

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Work starts on the future of naval support in boost to British jobs

Work starts on the future of naval support in boost to British jobs

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Fleet Solid Support build programme starts with steelcutting ceremony at Appledore shipyard, as Minister for Defence Readi...

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Statement to the 30th Session of the Conference of States Parties of the OPCW

Statement to the 30th Session of the Conference of States Parties of the OPCW

Monday, 01 December 2025

Statement to the 30th Session of the Conference of States Parties of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons....

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Jim Carter Appointed Director General Commercial and Industry

Jim Carter Appointed Director General Commercial and Industry

Monday, 01 December 2025

The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group has appointed Jim Carter as permanent Director General for Commercial and Industry (C&I) following an exte...

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First fast track cyber defenders now protecting UK from daily digital threats

First fast track cyber defenders now protecting UK from daily digital threats

Thursday, 27 November 2025

More than 30 cyber recruits graduate from Defence Cyber Academy ...

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Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Speech for Long War Conference

Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Speech for Long War Conference

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Defence Minister, Luke Pollard MP delivers a speech at RUSI on long warfighting readiness....

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'We see you': Armed forces on patrol around the UK in response to Russian activity

'We see you': Armed forces on patrol around the UK in response to Russian activity

Monday, 24 November 2025

Royal Navy intercepts Russian warship and tanker in the Dover Strait and English Channel whilst RAF P-8 maritime surveillance aircraft deployed to Ice...

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Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM call with President Trump of the United States: 8 Jan 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 8 January 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office We welcome the Syrian leadership's commitment to eradicate chemical weapons: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Bluetongue: latest situation

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency MHRA strengthening dependency and addiction warnings on medicines used to treat pain, anxiety, and insomnia

Serious Fraud Office SFO returns £400,000 to victims of global email fraud

Department for Education Government to introduce academy trust inspections

UK Health Security Agency Amber cold-health alert expanded to all regions of England

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference

Department for Transport New proposals set out to reduce 'out-of-area' working for taxis and boost passenger safety

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