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An holistic view of UK military capability development
journal contribution
posted on 2009-03-26, 13:32 authored by Yi Yue, Michael HenshawThrough Life Capability Management (TLCM) is the dominant theme of proposed
changes to UK defence acquisition, but progress has been hindered by a lack of
agreed interpretations for key concepts. This paper provides some clarity for
Capability, Network Enabled Capability (NEC), TLCM, and Affordability and notes,
in particular, the fractal nature of capability.
Through stakeholder analysis and concept maps, we identify some of the major
challenges associated with TLCM. These include affordability (which is the
motivation for TLCM but may also be its stumbling block); the increased priority of
agility, adaptability, and flexibility in capability planning; and the need for
appropriate TLCM metrics. The lack of an explicit learning mechanism within the
capability planning process is also a major deficiency, because TLCM relies on
effective knowledge management.
The changing role of industry is considered and the need for an holistic view of
capability is emphasised.
History
School
- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Citation
YUE, Y. and HENSHAW, M., 2009. An holistic view of UK military capability development. Defense and Security Analysis, 25 (1), pp. 53-67.Publisher
© Routledge (Taylor and Francis Group)Version
- AM (Accepted Manuscript)
Publication date
2009ISBN
1475-1801ISSN
1475-1798Publisher version
Language
- en