Defence Platform Design and Support

Land system design and support BMT has many years’ experience of providing multi-faceted, high-calibre services for land-based defence projects. Our professional services cover the full spectrum of land system requirements across all Defence Lines of Development (DLoD) and the project life cycle including acquisition strategy, design support and assessment to maintenance and through life costs. BMT also leads the way in providing Independent Safety Advice and Independent Environmental Advice. Our solutions which use the latest technology are backed by an in-depth knowledge of the wider land-based stakeholder group and a significant portfolio of engagements. We use this optimal combination to develop and deliver innovative, value-for-money services. Acquisition support By working closely with customers, our engineers help to ensure that across the project life cycle risks are identified early and that mitigation action is in place to reduce their effects. We carry out comprehensive requirements engineering, acceptance planning and management to support clear, concise and speedy decisions. Force Protection Force Protection is increasingly being required by the armed forces on military operations. Since 2008 BMT has been part of the MOD Force Protection Delivery Team, providing technical support for a series of Urgent Operational Requirements projects, including life- saving protective Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) capability. Design support Our in-depth knowledge of all land-based systems means we can more easily identify factors, such as new technologies, that could increase their complexity. By offering a full systems analysis and architecture design capability BMT can help make complex systems more affordable and effective. Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle (LPPV) BMT applied its technical expertise during the concept phase, from tender documents and requirements analysis to trials and assessment. TALISMAN BMT supported the MOD’s TALISMAN programme in the fight against mines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), defining the system requirements and managing the trials, testing and acceptance process. Defence Lines of Development (DLoD) capability integration BMT integrated the separate DLoD delivery plans for the Specialist Vehicles and Warrior Capability Sustainment programmes – the first time this service has been applied to equipment procurement. The vehicle programmes are the UK Army’s highest priority land system projects. DLoDs capability is typically managed and assessed with regard to several dimensions or integrative elements including training, equipment, infrastructure and logistics, all of which are essential to delivering full capability. BMT continues to provide programme management support to these programmes.