Our strategy
We make a fundamental contribution to the protection and prosperity of our nation.
In the face of increasing threats we are being asked to do more than ever before. We must significantly improve the way we operate by reducing duplication, friction in our ways of working and delays in our processes. By driving greater pace and acting with agility, we’ll stay ahead of our adversaries and meet our objectives.
This strategy is our commitment to be better and deliver our mission to equip our armed forces with the edge to protect our nation. Today. Tomorrow. Together.
The context in which we operate has changed.
The UK Government’s Integrated Review Refresh 2023 acknowledges that the UK is in a period of heightened risk and volatility. We must urgently reposition DE&S, so we are more able to respond to the evolving threat environment, protect the nation and help it prosper.
Invasion of Ukraine
Russia’s invasion brought large-scale, high-intensity land warfare back to Europe, with implications for the UK’s approach to deterrence and defence.
The Indo-Pacific
China increasingly has the economic, military and technological power to challenge our free and open international system.
Digital warfare
Digital and information warfare brings risks as well as opportunities, and competition at the cutting-edge is accelerating.
Climate change
The impacts of climate change are being felt around the world, from extreme weather events to food shortages, and these are increasing global insecurity.
DE&S has come a long way in its effort to transform itself.
By introducing new tools we have shortened delivery times, reduced costs, and upskilled our people. While significant progress has been made, there are opportunities to go further and optimise our work and the support we give to our armed forces. Against this backdrop, we’re committed to becoming better by doing more of what matters.
Our mission:
We equip our armed forces with the edge to protect our nation.
Our mission sets out our purpose in a compelling single statement. We make sure every service person in our Armed Forces is fully equipped, supported and protected, so they can defend our freedoms, liberties and way of life. Providing the right capabilities, both today and tomorrow, to maintain the UK’s safety is at the heart of our mission.
Excellence
We seek new and innovative ways to be better.
Inclusivity
We offer respect, value and acceptance to all.
Collaboration
We deliver success through shared goals and mutual support.
Integrity
We hold ourselves accountable for outcomes.
Our strategy
Unlocking our capacity to increase Defence’s outputs
In the face of increasing global threats we are changing the way we work to be more efficient while driving greater pace and agility into our operations to stay ahead of our adversaries and protect our nation and allies.
Our strategy is built upon delivering more of what matters for our armed forces and the UK. To achieve this, our strategy has three strategic outcomes, each with ambitious targets to be achieved by the end of 2025.
