10 We examined progress in tackling the accepted weaknesses within DE&S, the Department's progress in carrying out organisational change and the challenges that remain within DE&S. The Department has set initial key performance targets for DE&S, but is yet to set out fully how it will measure whether the bespoke trading entity is improving defence acquisition. We have examined progress against the Department's objectives for reforming DE&S, which have remained the same since 2011. They are to improve:
• capabilities and skills of DE&S staff;
• systems and tools available within DE&S; and