The Strategic Failure of Uk Defence Reform and What Still Needs to Be Done

Abstract

The ability of a nation to deliver adequate defence for its citizens (Defence) relies on successfully navigating a complex web of interactions between numerous people, nations, and institutions. Debate on how to optimize those interactions has long been of interest to those involved in UK Defence. To help clarify and settle some of those debates, this thesis analyzes the most recent set of UK Defence reforms. A 38Bn deficit in UK Defence procurement instigated Lord Levenes 2011 report that intended to make recommendations that would prevent recurrence. The outcome of the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review would suggest not all the shortcomings have been addressed. Based on the shortfalls identified, this thesis offers a set of recommendations to improve Defence Reform through the bolstering of institutional strategic thinking and planning.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 04, 2016
Accession Number
AD1017713

Entities

People

  • Andrew S. Beasant

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircrafts
  • Electronically Scanned Array
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • Law
  • Military Personnel
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Security
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.