Source · Select Committees · Defence Committee
Recommendation 116
116
Accepted
MOD engaged in national defence planning for strategic resilience and readiness
Conclusion
As well as addressing its own resilience and readiness issues, the MOD is involved in drawing up the national defence plan which will address the wider issues in strategic resilience and readiness. Initial work was carried out for the Defence Command Paper Refresh (DCP23) and the intention is for this to become a central part of the next integrated review.232 Commitments in the Defence Command Paper 2023
Government Response Summary
The government confirms that MOD has consistently maintained national defence plans, recently consolidated its contributions, and works collaboratively with other departments, welcoming continued scrutiny of these ongoing efforts.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The MOD has always maintained a set of plans to defend the UK and our interests. Recently MOD consolidated its contribution to national defence with policy development, and improvements to command and control and operational planning. Additionally, it is considering capability options including our ability to sustain warfighting with support from defence industries and the Reserves. MOD works with the Cabinet Office and other government departments to develop its plans. The changes in geostrategic risk, the threats seen across Europe and the rapid technological advancement have required a renewed and intensified focus on these efforts. Continued scrutiny of our warfighting and strategic readiness is therefore welcome.