GD UK Strengthens Bowman to Boost Counter-IED Capability

New contracts demonstrate growth potential of Bowman

Published on ASDNews: Feb 1, 2011

London - General Dynamics UK has signed three contracts with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) that will help Bowman users operating in Afghanistan increase their ability to counter the threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) through better information sharing. With a total value of GBP33 million, the three contracts will provide:

- Improved connectivity between Forward Operating Bases (FOB) and Patrol Bases (PB).

- Improved Tactical Situational Awareness (Tac SA)

- Improved Shared Situational Awareness (SSA)

Improved connectivity between Forward Operating Bases (FOB) and Patrol Bases (PB)