A force's intended missions should determine which equipment it buys. The criticism of the British Army is that enthusiasm for systems such as Boxer has preceded a settled operational concept. A platform can win support while the reason for acquiring it remains unclear. Choosing equipment in that order risks building a force around available products without establishing what the force is meant to do.
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Define the British Army's mission before buying equipment
The criticism of Boxer procurement concerns the sequence of planning: define the Army's missions and force structure before selecting equipment.