Source · Select Committees · Defence Committee
Recommendation 138
138
Acknowledged
Government's assessment of warfighting effort welcome but long overdue
Conclusion
We welcome the Government’s decision to assess what the country would need to do to maintain a warfighting effort. However, it is worrying that this work had not already been undertaken. The national defence plan is still a work in progress but we intend to maintain ongoing scrutiny of the Government’s developing plans to ensure warfighting and strategic readiness.
Government Response Summary
The government stated the MOD has always maintained defence plans, recently consolidating its contribution and improving operational planning, and is considering options for sustaining warfighting capabilities. It welcomed continued scrutiny of warfighting and strategic readiness efforts.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
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.