The phrase "capability gaps" refers to the things that someone or something is not able to do or lacks the ability to do. It means the areas where there is a lack of skills, knowledge, resources, or expertise. Full definition
Work is underway on implementation and operational issues such as access to research and intellectual property protection, filling capability gaps, overcoming free riding and providing extension services. (agriculture.gov.au)
Shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy said troops in Afghanistan are using «less efficient equipment» and warned there are «concerning capability gaps» emerging. (politics.co.uk)
'' «John Baron, the MP for Basildon and Billericay and a former army officer, said: «There is growing concern about the unanswered questions over the extent of cost savings and the resulting capability gap. (conservativehome.blogs.com)