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Publications 84
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Joint Statement from Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force: 02 October 2026
Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) and Allies met at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, today (02 October) to advance the JEF's role as a key pillar of European and Euro-Atlantic sec...
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Six Scottish soldiers buried in France 108 years after their deaths
MOD War Detectives used DNA evidence to identify two of the fallen, four remain unknown though one was identified as having served with the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders whilst the other thre...
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Graves of five soldiers killed in Normandy identified
Five missing soldiers of World War 2 who were killed during the Battle of Normandy now have named graves after Rededication ceremonies were held on 29 and 30 September 26, and 1 October 26.
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UK leads major Joint Expeditionary Force Exercise as defence ministers meet in Iceland
The UK is ramping up its defence of the High North and Baltic to combat Russian hybrid threats with the Joint Expeditionary Force conducting major exercises across the region.
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Guidance: Contact with the media and communicating in public
The rules and authorisation procedures governing contact with the media and communicating in public for all MOD personnel.
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Corporate report: Service Inquiry into the death of a service person in an air accident near RAF Coningsby on 25 May 2024
The Service Inquiry report into the death of a service person in an air accident near RAF Coningsby on 25 May 2024.
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30% boost to UK military transport aircraft availability under new deal
MoD extends £190 million contract with Airbus to maintain the RAF's A400M Atlas fleet, boosting aircraft availability while sustaining over 350 UK jobs.
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Accredited official statistics: MOD trade, industry and contracts: 2026
Information on Ministry of Defence spending with industry and commerce.
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Conclusion of the Global Coalition’s military mission in Iraq
UK-Iraqi security cooperation is set to enter a new phase, as the Global Coalition's military mission against Daesh in Iraq, Operation Inherent Resolve, successfully concludes and its forces - incl...
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Guidance: National Cadets Week 2026
National Cadets Week 2026 takes place from 5 to 11 October, marking a national celebration of the Cadet Forces.
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Healey pledges “new age of industrialisation” as Government backs British shipbuilding
Two major maritime projects to be part of “new age of industrialisation” for Britain.
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Sixth powerful attack submarine departs Barrow-in-Furness for sea trials
UK and Euro-Atlantic security will soon be boosted, as the Royal Navy’s sixth powerful attack submarine departs from Barrow-in-Furness.
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British companies to access prized Ukraine data to develop AI drone swarms
British companies will gain access to a goldmine of battlefield data from Ukraine for the first time to develop new AI models for advanced drone swarms.
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CEOs from sensitive sectors to receive briefings on Russia threats
CEOs from the most sensitive sectors of the economy will receive closed-door briefings on threats posed by Russia
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Guidance: TF RAID Avengers: AI swarming competition
The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) is running a competition to access Ukraine’s Avengers Labs platform to enhance autonomous drone swarming and collaborative drone operations.
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Transparency data: MOD: senior officials' business expenses, hospitality and meetings, January to December 2026
Data on senior officials' and permanent secretaries' business expenses, hospitality and meetings with external organisations.
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Transparency data: MOD business appointment rules: applications completed from April to June 2026
Summary of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS1 to SCS4 level and equivalents.
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Grave of Guilford soldier missing since 1918 identified
A rededication service for Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) Frank Fleming, from Guildford, was organised by the UK MOD’s ‘War Detectives’ in Belgium
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Grave of Angus soldier missing since 1918 identified in Belgium
A rededication service for Private George Pert from Ferryden was organised by the UK MOD’s ‘War Detectives’ at CWGC Harlebeke New British Cemetery, Belgium
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Defence spending with Scottish industry rises above £2.5 billion
Record breaking investment is fuelling reindustrialisation across Scotland
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Record breaking defence spending with UK industry rises above £34 billion, fuelling reindustrialisation across the UK
Government defence spending with UK industry rose 3.2% to a record £34.1 billion in 2025/26, boosting jobs, SMEs and communities across the UK.
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Thousands of work and training placements for young people
50,000 Defence opportunities for young people in major apprenticeship and work experience drive
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Official Statistics: Training and exercise deaths in the UK armed forces: 2026
This publication provides summary statistics on deaths which occurred whilst on training and exercise in the UK armed forces since 1 January 2000.
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Official Statistics: MOD regional expenditure statistics with industry: 2025/26
Statistics on MOD expenditure with industry, broken down by region and industry group.
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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting MP, keynote speech at UK Space Power Conference
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting highlighting the importance of space to national security and daily life in the UK.
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£84 million to boost Plymouth's defence growth plans
Hundreds of new jobs will be created in Plymouth as Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker today confirmed the release of £50 million Government funding through the Defence Growth Deal, unlocking a po...
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Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth's speech at the UK Space Power Conference
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth delivered the opening keynote of the UK Space Power Conference, setting out how the UK will defend its interests in space.
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RAF launches first ever space squadron dedicated to defending Britain's satellites
The RAF has launched No. III Space Effects Squadron, its first dedicated unit to counter hostile threats to UK satellites.
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UK military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The UK will provide additional defensive military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following renewed Houthi attacks and escalating violence in the region.
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How we protected the UK and space in August 2026
This report was issued in September 2026 and covers the time period 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2026 inclusive.
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Guidance: Land Open Systems Architecture (LOSA)
Land Open Systems Architecture (LOSA) is the Ministry of Defence’s approachs to support land capability integration.
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Housing reforms give military families greater say over their homes
Military families will have a greater say over the homes they live in under a package of reforms designed to cut bureaucracy, strengthen accountability and put residents at the heart of housing ser...
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Battle for the Atlantic
First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff General Sir Gwyn Jenkins delivered a speech at Admiralty House, Department of Naval Research.
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Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Major Paul Wilks
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Major Paul Wilks, who died in Ukraine on 12 September 2026.
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Statements following the conclusion of Colonel Shepherd and Major Hook's Court Martial
Statements from the Defence Secretary and the Army, in response to today’s proceedings at Catterick Military Court, in the case of Major James Hook and Colonel Samantha Shepherd.
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Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP's speech at DVD 2026
Minister Pollard highlighting the importance of collaboration between government, industry and private finance, to strengthen the capabilities of the British Army and boost economic growth.
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Fast-paced funding for force-protection innovation
UKDI seeks counter-Uncrewed Aerial System capabilities for development to deployment
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Notice: Competition: Innovation Support to Operations (Cycle 8)
This UKDI Themed Competition seeks innovative, cost competitive proposals that are designed for manufacture and scalable in twelve-months.
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Transparency data: MOD: ministerial overseas travel and meetings, January to December 2026
Data on ministers’ overseas travel and meetings with external individuals and organisations.
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Transparency data: MOD: special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings, January to December 2026
Data on gifts and hospitality received by special advisers, and meetings they attended with senior media figures.
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Guidance: Defence event and exhibition support
Domestic and international events the Ministry of Defence will be at during 2026 and 2027, and guidance on how we can support businesses to participate.
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Accredited official statistics: Quarterly Service Personnel Statistics: 2026
UK service personnel statistics on strengths, requirements, intake, applications and outflow, by service for 2026.
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Transparency data: Military Court Service sentencing remarks 2026
Transcripts of sentencing remarks from Service Court hearings in the Court Martial.
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Transparency data: MOD: workforce management information January to December 2026
Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.
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Transparency data: Military Court Service sentencing remarks 2025
Transcripts of sentencing remarks from Service Court hearings in the Court Martial.
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Contracts in technology, research and development with the MOD
A list of places to find Defence contracts and funding in the technology, research and development (R&D) space.
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Guidance: Veterans of the LGBT Ban: Financial Recognition Scheme
Guidance on the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme for veterans who served under, and were impacted by, the Ban on LGBT personnel in HM Armed Forces from 1967 to 2000.
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Guidance: UK Defence in Germany - Information notes
Information notes in support of UK Defence in Germany, produced by the Germany Enabling Office.
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Guidance: Catterick Training Area firing and activity forecast
Annual firing schedule for Battle Hill, Bellerby, Feldom and Wathgill Ranges.
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Guidance: Spousal employment - Supplementary Agreement Germany
The NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and the Supplementary Agreement are the international legal agreements that enable UK Defence to operate in Germany.