Network Enabled Army Programme Business Case and Approval to Deliver

Additional info

The pack comprises the following documents:

• the Cabinet paper and associated Minute of Decision Network Enabled Army: Programme Business Case and Detailed Business Case [EXP-25-MIN-0028 and EXP-25-SUB-0028]; and

• the Ministerial Approval to Deliver Briefing: Network Enabled Army – Investment One Implementation Business Case and Joint Ministerial Paper [NZDF 2025-228 and MOD 119-2025]

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