10.2 While mindful of the challenges faced by the SANDF and the Departments of Defence and Military Veterans, the Committee recommends that the 2013/14 budget is approved. While the current Defence budget is inadequate to meet the needs of the SANDF, the Committee will monitor improved alignment of the limited defence budget to strategic priorities. To this end, the finalisation of the current Defence Review is critical in order to provide proper and effective policy guidance to defence spending.