Major defence reforms launched, with new National Armaments Director to tackle waste and boost industry
25 October 2024, 17:30
The Government has today launched major reforms to the way defence is procured, with the appointment of a new National Armaments Director to tackle waste and boost industry.
The reforms, which will be implemented over the next 5 years, are designed to make the procurement process more efficient and effective, and to ensure that the UK gets the best possible value for money from its defence spending.
The new National Armaments Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of defence procurement, from the initial planning stages through to the delivery of equipment and services. They will work closely with the Ministry of Defence (MOD), the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation, and industry to ensure that the procurement process is as efficient and effective as possible.
In addition to the appointment of a National Armaments Director, the reforms will also see the creation of a new Defence Procurement Board. The Board will be chaired by the Secretary of State for Defence and will include senior representatives from the MOD, DE&S, industry, and academia.
The Board will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for defence procurement and for ensuring that the reforms are implemented successfully.
The Government believes that these reforms will make the defence procurement process more efficient, effective, and transparent. They will also help to ensure that the UK gets the best possible value for money from its defence spending.
The Minister for Defence Procurement, Jeremy Quin MP, said:
“These reforms are a major step forward for defence procurement in the UK. They will make the process more efficient, effective, and transparent, and will help to ensure that we get the best possible value for money from our defence spending.”
“I am confident that the new National Armaments Director and the Defence Procurement Board will play a vital role in delivering these reforms.”
The Chief Executive of DE&S, Sir Simon Bollom, said:
“I welcome these reforms and I am confident that they will make a real difference to the way that defence procurement is conducted in the UK.”
“The appointment of a National Armaments Director is a particularly important step, as it will provide a single point of leadership and accountability for defence procurement.”
“I look forward to working with the National Armaments Director and the Defence Procurement Board to implement these reforms and to deliver the benefits that they will bring.”
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