Defence and security

Support cognitive, logistical, and physical superiority across every operational domain with integrated security and defence solutions.
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Secure mission readiness with next-generation defence technology

Navigate complex threats, enhance security, and deliver cost-effective missions with defence and disaster management solutions.

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SAP defence and security solutions can help you:

  • Enhance cyberspace operations by accelerating technology deployment.

  • Generate actionable intelligence from real-time operational data.

  • Streamline personnel management and optimise readiness through analytics.

  • Mitigate supply chain disruptions with predictive logistics.

  • Reduce procurement costs while maintaining full budget transparency.

Ensure auditability, transparency, and agility

Maintain global compliance and reduce audit burden with real-time visibility across financial operations, supply chains, and sustainability metrics in one system.

Achieve mission superiority with AI-powered analytics

Accelerate decision cycles with analytics that harmonise disparate data sources, predict mission risks, and automate logistics recommendations.

Shift from reactive to proactive operations

Detect fraud, automate workflows, and provide real-time capacity insights across all defence forces, responders, and areas of operations with AI agents.

Defence and security solutions from SAP and our partners

Explore SAP solutions designed to meet specific defence and security industry needs while supporting cost-effective transformation efforts and sustainable growth.

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Coordinated mission planning and deployment

Create strategies and budgets for coordinated military missions with tools that help:

  • Streamline mission planning with integrated business infrastructure.

  • Optimise resource allocation with strategic financial performance management.

  • Accelerate personnel selection through automated staffing processes.

  • Reduce transportation costs by matching equipment needs with logistics data.

  • Plan and execute exercises accurately via integrated readiness views.

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Capability-centric, mission-ready TOE planning

Manage your table of organisation and equipment to enhance agility and readiness for any mission or activity.

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Command and control interoperability

Share intelligence across coalition systems in real time to support mission-critical decisions.

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Decision Intelligence for Military Readiness

Enhance preparedness and identify readiness gaps to ensure mission success with AI-powered COA (course of action) simulations.

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Warehouse operations management

Inbound and outbound processes, storage, and inventory management:

  • Optimise explosives storage using automated compliance validations.

  • Boost stockroom efficiency through mobile inventory tools.

  • Optimise operations with AI-led matching of tasks to resources.

  • Reduce internal and external warehouse labour costs with process automation.

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Order promising

Accurately account for material availability, alternative inventory sources, and current product allocations.

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Efficient transportation management

Minimise freight costs and increase customer satisfaction by holistically orchestrating inbound and outbound shipments.

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Global track, trace, and logistics networks

Improve situational awareness, enable exception detection, and break down company silos by connecting physical goods movement with information flow.

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Yard logistics

Maximise visibility into yard processes and preview planned workloads with mobile and 3D visualisation and reporting tools.

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Defence replenishment and planning

Plan and execute replenishment of defence equipment and supplies to:

  • Reduce inventory costs with exception-based and cross-team demand planning.

  • Enhance forecast precision using statistical models and machine learning.

  • Optimise demand plans by collecting and analysing internal demand signals.

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Defence inventory and movement management

Secure mission success with compliant hazmat transport, unified logistics, and predictive maintenance capabilities.

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Defence relocation planning and execution

Optimise force relocations with smart, automated supply prioritisation and flexible planning for critical operations.

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Defence equipment management

Enhance equipment readiness through integrated tracking, automated allocation, and real-time visibility.

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Advanced Production Quality Planning & Production Part Approval Process

Accelerate quality processes through seamless collaboration, AI automation, and intuitive design.

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Defence maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)

Keep assets mission-ready with comprehensive maintenance solutions that:

  • Reduce unplanned downtime by giving planners real-time activity control.

  • Streamline service fulfilment through integrated parts management.

  • Prioritize repair requests with optimised, capacity-aware resource scheduling.

  • Expedite delivery of inventory by automating parts distribution.

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Maintenance in operations and exercises

Reduce unplanned downtime and outages by performing distributed maintenance and sharing data across systems.

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Collaboration for Supply Chain Operations

Accelerate delivery performance, eliminate parts shortages, and streamline escalation management with embedded AI capabilities.

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Financial management, budgeting, and planning

Optimise financial resources with integrated budget management features that:

  • Improve forecasting and cost control to align tactics with strategy.

  • Mitigate financial risks via integrated cash and liquidity management.

  • Reduce costs and manual effort by automating budgeting processes.

  • Avoid costly security issues with automated access controls and monitoring.

  • Improve investment tracking and spending across real estate operations.

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Procurement and sourcing

Increase procurement efficiency and manage budgets using compliant processes for sourcing, contracting, and purchasing.

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Human capital management

Gain workforce visibility, ensure compliance, and implement people strategies through comprehensive HR capabilities.

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Text Recruiting Automation and Conversational AI

Simplify applications and scheduling for candidates, shrinking time to hire with AI-driven interviewing and onboarding.

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BidPublic Transparency Portal

Simplify and expedite the public bidding process with increased competition, process transparency, and sourcing diversity.

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Operating a resilient supply chain

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Frequently asked questions

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition offers integrated solutions tailored to defence and security industries for processes such as planning and operations, supply chain management, warehouse management, yard logistics, replenishment, transportation management, MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul), force generation and deployment, procurement, and logistics track and trace networks. Complementary AI capabilities include Joule Assistants and Joule Agents. SAP Business Data Cloud pulls everything together with capabilities that support casual users to data scientists.

 

Browse free defence and security courses on SAP Learning.

Defence, security, and emergency management organisations can engage with SAP and other customers through several SAP customer communities and Global User Groups. For example, the SAP Defence Industry Group (DEIG) hosts regular meetings, peer-to-peer learning and networking events, and customer hackathons.

 

Licensed customers also discuss emerging technologies, software products, and market trends affecting distributors with SAP business experts at SAP Advisory Councils. Contact your SAP sales representative for more information.

Yes, our robust partner ecosystem includes a wide range of business process extensions. Our services partners support organisations of all sizes with planning, implementation services, and post-go-live support. Explore the full catalogue of extensions on the SAP Store, or search for service partners on SAP Partner Finder app.

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