The Handbook of Defense Project Management equips readers with the knowledge, frameworks, and practical tools necessary to navigate the complexities of modern defence initiatives. The book provides 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)
Collaborateurs de l'UQTR
Christophe Bredillet (Département de management, UQTR)
Autres collaborateurs
Keith Hartley
Matthew Powell
Roland Hellberg
Thomas Ekström
Stephen E. Gillespie
James Enos
Vikram Mittal
Patrick J. Lupfer
Samuel G. Butler
Jacob T. Lueders
James H. Schreiner
Sébastien Montreuil
Ronja Frühbeis
Andreas H. Glas
Michael Eßig
Dale F. Reding
Bryan Wells
P. Bao U. Nguyen
Samuel R. Greene
Jose Martin Herrera-Ramirez
Luis Adrian Zuñiga-Aviles
Maison d'édition
Bentham Books
Date de parution
Janvier 2026
