The Handbook of Defense Project Management equips readers with the knowledge, frameworks, and practical tools necessary to navigate the complexities of modern defence initiatives, providing a comprehensive, authoritative guide to managing defence projects in today’s rapidly evolving professional environment, where technology and security are key aspects.

Topics covered include project planning, decision-making, stakeholder engagement, contract and program management, agile methodologies, and technology integration. The book also explores advanced challenges such as procurement complexity, supply chain resilience, model-based systems engineering, leadership, education initiatives, and the use of combat simulations for operational effectiveness. Real-world case studies, including NATO collaborations and academia-industry-defence partnerships, illustrate best practices and actionable strategies.

Key Features

  • Combines foundational knowledge with advanced, specialised topics in defence project management.
  • Brings about a multidisciplinary approach bridging management, technology, and strategy.
  • Provides practical frameworks, tools, and real-world case studies to enhance project success.
  • Gives a global perspective with contributions from leading defence scholars and practitioners.

Target Readership

Project managers in the defence sector and military professionals and academics, researchers, and graduate students seeking a thorough understanding of modern defence project management and its challenges.

Sous la direction de

Darli Vieira (Département de management, UQTR)

Alencar Bravo (Département de management, UQTR)

Geraldo Ferrer (Department of Defense Management / Naval Postgraduate School , Monterey, CA, USA)

Autres collaborateurs

Timothy S. Martin

Helene Berg

Ane Ofstad Presterud

Carlos Martí Sempere

Rene G. Rendon

Maja Garb

Gyanesh K. Sinha

Mukesh K. Gupta

Dinah Eluze Sales Leite

Milton de Freitas Chagas Jr.

Adam T. Biggs

Phil W. Reynolds

Andrea Migone

Alexander Howlett

Michael Howlett

Guillermo Lopez-Rodriguez

José Carlos Hernández-Gutiérrez

Olivier Choinière

Maude Brunet

Maison d'édition

Bentham Books

Date de parution

Janvier 2026

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