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245			_aThe hidden cost of excess capabilities: _bA threat to future military readines/ _cIvo peets
260			_c2024
520			_aThere is an often-neglected aspect of defence and military planning: the presence of excess and excessive capabilities in certain areas, despite existing capability gaps elsewhere. Focusing on Estonia's recent experiences, the analysis reveals how unchecked excesses can lead to unwanted resource drain. The study highlights the critical need to address the risks associated with surplus capabilities, which can cause cost inefficiencies and hinder force development. Findings from the Estonian case study indicate that excess capabilities within the existing force structure accounted for an average of 10–25% of total resource requirements, and in the context of certain capabilities, this excess was even more. These findings are relevant to both military and non-military contexts and underscore the importance of continuous reassessment and optimization of resource use.
598			_aMILITARY PLANNING, DEFENCE LPANNING, FORCE PLANNING, EXCESS CAPABILITIES
650			_aDEFENCE PLANNING
650			_aFORCE PLANNING
650			_aEXCESS CAPABILITIES
773			_gDefense & Security Analysis, Volume 40, Issue 2, 2024, Page: 211-234
856			_uhttps://doi.org/10.1080/14751798.2024.2325220 _zClick here for full text
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