4.4.3 The Landward Defence programme provides prepared and supported landward defence capabilities for the defence and protection of South Africa. The Army is currently focusing on replacing obsolete equipment and ammunition with the aim to accumulate sufficient stock to facilitate comprehensive force preparation and training. The programme has therefore received the largest budget increase - a total of 24.59%. In addition to the equipment renewal projects and the procurement of critical ammunition, this increase will be utilised to fund the increase in the MSDS intake, to maintain the Army's ageing operational vehicle fleet, and to implement the new salary dispensation.