Presents the Capability Engineering Process (CEP) that is being developed to assist decision making on strategic investments for the Canadian Forces and Department of National Defence. It is part of a technology demonstrator called the Collaborative, Capability, Definition, Engineering and Management (CapDEM). The CEP introduces strategic agility in capability management by involving the operational community, incorporating all Defence Lines of Development (PRICIE in Canada) into the solution development, and reducing time spent on unrealistic options.