1.12 The Department has made progress in implementing strategic reform, particularly in creating a more affordable Equipment Plan. However, the Plan's long-term affordability depends on making more than £6 billion in savings. DE&S has a role in delivering these. The Department remains committed to enhancing DE&S's performance by addressing weaknesses in skills and capabilities.
1.13 Within DE&S, the Department set out to improve:
• capability and skills within DE&S;
• the systems and tools available; and
• the interface between DE&S and the commands.
1.14 To make these improvements, in 2011 the Department launched the Materiel Strategy.