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Recommendation 21
21
Acknowledged
Paragraph: 105
The lack of a definition of what it means to be integrated makes it somewhat...
Conclusion
The lack of a definition of what it means to be integrated makes it somewhat difficult to measure the success of the Government in achieving its objectives. However, we will continue to evaluate the implementation of the Integrated Review, the Defence Command Paper and the DSIS throughout the life of this Parliament.
Government Response Summary
The government provides its definition of integration, both broadly through interoperability and cooperation, and specifically through Multi-Domain Integration via modernization of communications and information systems.
Paragraph Reference:
105
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Defence’s commitment to integration in the IR and Defence Command Paper can be defined in two ways. Primarily, integration can be defined more broadly, through Defence’s promotion of greater interoperability and the ability to use capabilities across multiple levers and stakeholders. In line with the wider commitment for integration set out in the IR, Defence is committed to the development of frameworks with allies and cross Government partners to promote deeper cooperation and information sharing. Across Government, this has manifested through embedding the IR’s objectives into existing core business and priorities across Government departments. Secondly, integration refers specifically to Defence’s commitment to achieve full Multi-Domain Integration, through the modernisation of our communications and information systems. Multi-Domain Integration is the posturing of military capabilities in concert with other instruments of national power, allies and partners; configured to sense, understand and orchestrate effects at the optimal tempo, across the operational domains and levels of warfare. This will increase Defence’s effects across all Commands and increase efficiency and coherency across Defence’s domains.