5.5.1.  Overview of recent initiatives

In response to needs identified in the DIS, the Defence Technology Strategy (DTS) was published in December 2006 and set out Departmental priorities for R&D, funding, skills, improved processes, opportunities and areas for international research collaboration20. The key components of the DTS, along with critical enablers are shown in Figure 5-3 below.

Figure 5-3: Delivery of the Defence Technology Strategy

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20 Defence Technology Strategy, Executive Summary (Oct 2006)