Defence Platform Design and Support

ISTAR system design and support BMT combines its expertise in programme management, systems engineering and enterprise architecture to support the acquisition of complex ISTAR defence projects. ISTAR –– intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance – combine to present an optimal representation of the battle space. This provides commanders with a vital multi- dimensional picture and links together battlefield functions that help the armed forces to manage their information. BMT is currently at work on a number of key projects in this vital area. Communications for battlefield helicopters Operational feedback identified a need for secure communications for Chinook helicopters when flying Beyond Line of Sight. Using our extensive knowledge of air platform systems, we provided the technical and project documentation to support invitation to tender plus logistics support, cost modelling and risk analysis. DII defence information infrastructure BMT applied its knowledge of programme management, enterprise architecture and business process management to one of the biggest IT infrastructure programmes in Europe. DII will provide around 300,000 user accounts supporting more than 500 applications, along with supporting data centres, across 2,000 MOD sites worldwide. We defined complete and comprehensive business processes for all parties involved in the project. LETacCIS BMT’s strong relationship with the MOD was further underlined by the award of the LETacCIS (Land Environment Tactical Communication and Information Systems) pre-Assessment Phase Technical Support contract. This involved supporting the effective, safe and professional through-life acquisition of the next generation of tactical communications for the UK Armed Forces. Watchkeeper BMT completed an independent review of the UK MOD’s Watchkeeper Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) programme, the largest of its kind in Europe. Watchkeeper will provide battlefield commanders with accurate, high-quality imagery in near real-time and enhance British military ISTAR capabilities. The review identified areas for improvement and made pragmatic recommendations to the MOD. © Ministry of Defence