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This paper examines the key elements of the Smart Procurement Initiative, introduced under the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), and its development in the last five years. It also outlines the key multinational efforts the UK has been involved in to streamline procurement and address capability shortfalls, including the NATO Prague Capabilities Commitment, the European Capabilities Action Plan, and the establishment of the Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement (OCCAR).