Anatomy of Panama: DE&S' MST talks to DMJ

摘要

Following the release of information on Project Panama in June, DE&S' Manoeuvre Support Team talks to DMJ, providing further details on the procurement and the implications of this type of partnership lor the future. Time was an issue - the overriding concern was to minimise procurement timescales to deliver a capability in lime for HERRICK 14 (spring 2011). The idea to deploy a sensor on an unmanned vehicle was devised in-house and weighed against a number of others including the manned system fielded al thai time by the US DoD. A market survey confirmed that there were a number of suppliers with mature capabilities in this area ami trials identified a credible sensor and vehicle combination that would ensure that the operator can remain remote from the threat.