Innovating within Cost and Cultural Constraints: The British Approach to Transformation

In a world that is perceived to present an increasing array of operational challenges,

the British armed forces have embraced a vision of transformation that

comprises all three elements identified in this volume: network-enabled forces,

the effects-based approach to operations, and expeditionary warfare. The

Defence Secretary, Geoff Hoon, provided a clear statement of the direction of

British military transformation in his foreword to the 2003 Defence White Paper

(DWP) ...