4.7 The Defence Intelligence programme is responsible for the defence intelligence and counter-intelligence capability and received R762 million - 7 percent more than allocated in the previous financial year. The Operations sub-programme's funding increased to fund the development of strategic information capability and the impact of the new salary dispensation for military personnel. Expenditure on services to contracted service providers is expected to decrease - contractors are utilised for maintenance projects at the Defence Intelligence Headquarters and the Defence Intelligence Headquarters. It should be noted that performance targets are not fully disclosed due to the classification of certain information. A significant decrease in the planned number of vetting decisions to be taken in this financial year is noted.