Defence Technology Principles

Principle 1 — Use common standards and patterns

Build your solution from approved technology, data and services to avoid duplication and unnecessary costs

You should use common standards, reference architectures and patterns for your technical solution when appropriate.

This helps us to have a standard approach to technology so we can work efficiently now and in the future.

Using common standards also makes it more likely that your solution will integrate effectively across Defence and industry.

What you should do

When developing a digital service or changing an existing one:

Updated 09 Sept 2024