Defense strategists are looking for stronger and meaner ways to ace their enemies. State-of-the-art equipment backed with latest developments in the digital technology has provided the much-needed edge to the defense technology. Counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), hypersonic missiles, and battlefield surveillance radars, are high in demand in the global defense market; at the same time, there is a pressing need to influence the situation in the battlefield by managing and controlling events at the combat level.
Battlefield management system has emerged as a major game changer in the defense sector. The accurate real-time information provided by these systems facilitate effective decision making and result in quick operations on the battlefield. Systematic’s SitaWare is one such battle management system which provides all the essential battlefield management capabilities, along with interoperability to allow nations to exchange battleground information with partner countries. The seamless information provided by SitaWare can be used throughout various platforms- handheld, mounted and command post mission command systems. The system also acts as a digital mediator between devices, thereby supporting better processing and delivery of mission command data.
Battle management system, also known as combat management system, thus provides
- Dynamic situational awareness
- Flexible communication system
- Better management of logistics
- Intelligence surveillance
- Reduces the operational, procurement and support costs
The goal of military operations is to gain informational advantage by converting intelligence data and leveraging it for evaluation, planning, and rolling out of orders. By integrating battlefield management systems with the defense mechanism, the military can design the right combat plan, using minimum time and resources.
Industry experts at Technavio predict the market for battlefield management systems to record double-digit growth in the next three years. Lockheed Martin, Harris, Northrop Grumman, are some of the prominent names at the global level. The fact that the U.S. Army recently selected Systematic for its command and control services, only substantiates the importance of combat management system in enhancing defense capabilities.
