Changes are under way in the ground forces, in terms of their modernisation and the adaptation of their capabilities to the current and most probable future commitments on a 15-year timeframe. These required changes are aimed at creating ground forces with a more compact, multirole architecture, and with an integrated logistic element. With more powerful and controlled offensive capabilities, based on combinations adapted to each engagement, they will have better protection and improved tactical mobility, particularly with the NH90. And with digital information systems down to the lowest tactical level they will have greater operational effectiveness in a context that is constantly changing, and which demands permanent flexibility and the ability to change direction.