MODAF

The British Ministry of Defence Architecture Framework (MODAF) is an Architecture Framework which defines a standardised way of conducting Enterprise Architecture, originally developed by the UK Ministry of Defence.

Initially the purpose of MODAF was to provide rigour and structure to support the definition and integration of MOD equipment capability, particularly in support of Network Enabled Capability (NEC).

More recently, MOD has additionally been using MODAF to underpin the use of the Enterprise Architecture approach to the capture of the information about the business to identify the processes and resources required to deliver the vision expressed in the strategy.

Overview

MODAF is an internationally recognised enterprise architecture framework developed by the MOD to support Defence planning and change management activities. It does this by enabling the capture and presentation of information in a rigorous, coherent and comprehensive way that aids the understanding of complex issues, thereby providing managers with the key factors they should consider when making decisions about changes to the business. It is used extensively in Defence acquisition to support systems engineering, particularly in support of Network Enabled Capability (NEC], “which is about the coherent integration of sensors, decision-makers, weapon systems and support capabilities to achieve the desired effect.”