Winter 2014
McKinsey on Defense, Number 9
As austerity settles in, our latest collection explains the ways that defense ministries, NATO, and defense companies are adapting.
Articles in this issue
Article
Defense by the numbers
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The story of defense in 2014-15, as told in facts and figures.
Article
Global defense spending: The shifting center of gravity
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An understanding of the past century gives context to today’s uncertainty.
Article
International defense sales: Opportunities, but not for all
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Most defense contractors expect to find growth in international sales and noncore businesses. Only a few are likely to succeed. Five actions can improve their chances.
Interview
How NATO trains for an uncertain future
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In an interview, Major General Erhard Bühler explains why being lean and agile will be critical.
Survey
Defense outlook 2017: A global survey of defense-industry executives
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Business leaders are growing more optimistic and think they can head off challenges from commercial firms.
Interview
Reform as an imperative: An interview with Vice Admiral Eric Chaplet
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The new head of performance discusses the pace of change in the French military and the differences between management and command.
Article
Five principles to manage change in the military
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Two change-management experts offer guidance on moving from the what to the how.