Defence Platform Design and Support

Air system design and support BMT’s extensive expertise in naval and land defence programmes can also be applied to air systems that require the same high level of performance and safety. Air Traffic Management Control and Monitoring System BMT is the Independent Safety Auditor (ISA) for the Air Traffic Management Control & Monitoring System (CMS) at RAF Mildenhall. Our role is to ensure that the CMS is installed in line with official guidelines and aviation regulations. The CMS provides vital information about the status and serviceability of the aeronautical ground lighting control and monitoring system. In-service support Once systems are operational, it is crucial to maintain optimum and safe performance. BMT’s experts provide the essential performance assessments to keep air systems working effectively. Air Defence and Air Traffic Systems (ADATS) BMT has supported the ADATS team for over 15 years by conducting in- service performance assessment. We collect, manage and analyse a range of information and data from the T101 and T102 radars in the UK and assess the operational availability, reliability and spares turn-around time. Search and rescue BMT developed a fleet operation model to help the UK Search and Rescue Helicopter project team select a service supplier that offered the best value for money. The model simulates the performance of the helicopter fleet, taking into account characteristics that would affect performance and costs of any service solution. Acquisition support Our experts ensure that all air system acquisition projects meet stringent safety, serviceability and value-for-money requirements. Airbus A400M military transport BMT developed the Value for Money Benchmark to support the in-service assessment phase. This was used by the MOD project team to determine the preferred procurement strategy. Our experts also modelled the costs of in- service support for the first ten years of operations.