Bowman Tactical Communication System (Hansard, 26 March 2004)

§ Lord Astor of Hever
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What steps are being taken to rectify failings during trialling of the Bowman radio system. [HL1940]
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§ Lord Bach
The Bowman tactical communication system is being delivered incrementally and is subject to a comprehensive test and trials programme, ranging from laboratory integration and analysis to operational field trials by the eventual users. Issues that arise are captured, categorised and then prioritised to determine the most appropriate action to deliver the capability within the approved performance, time and cost envelope.

§ Lord Astor of Hever
asked Her Majesty's Government:
When there will be complete compatibility between Bowman and other relevant systems in the Challenger 2 tank. [HL1941]

§ Lord Bach
Integration of Bowman with relevant systems in the Challenger 2 main battle tank has progressed to the point where the first conversions have begun. Installation and integration will, as planned, continue to be subjected to a comprehensive test and trials programme with the aim of fielding compatible Bowman/Challenger 2 capability in 2004–05.

§ Lord Astor of Hever
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the current financial status of the testing and deployment of the Bowman platform battlefield system application. [HL1942]

§ Lord Bach
The financial status of the platform battlefield information system application (PBISA) has not changed since it was added to the Bowman contract in December 2002. There are no plans to seek additional funding.

Private Sergeant Captain

Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum

1995 9,365.94 14,852.28 16,656.66 20,397.18 22,571.22 26,238.54

1996 9,869.60 15,632.95 17,447.00 21,352.50 23,688.50 27,521.00

1997 10,282.05 16,271.70 18,155.10 22,206.60 24,659.40 28,667.10

1998 10,720.05 16,946.95 18,841.30 23,031.50 25,582.85 29,743.85

1999 11,141.04 17,600.94 19,559.04 23,896.14 26,611.86 30,916.02

2000 11,639.85 18,374.10 20,334.15 24,830.95 27,783.80 32,295.20

2001 12,070.55 20,166.25 22,925.65 28,199.90 28,813.10 34,269.85

2002 12,577.90 20,910.85 23,772.45 29,243.80 30,024.90 35,707.95

2003 13,080.84 21,637.92 24,598.86 30,260.88 31,069.74 36,951.36

2004 13,461.20 22,184.70 25,217.85 31,025.00 31,853.55 37,883.35

	Private	Sergeant	Captain
	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum
1995	9,365.94	14,852.28	16,656.66	20,397.18	22,571.22	26,238.54
1996	9,869.60	15,632.95	17,447.00	21,352.50	23,688.50	27,521.00
1997	10,282.05	16,271.70	18,155.10	22,206.60	24,659.40	28,667.10
1998	10,720.05	16,946.95	18,841.30	23,031.50	25,582.85	29,743.85
1999	11,141.04	17,600.94	19,559.04	23,896.14	26,611.86	30,916.02
2000	11,639.85	18,374.10	20,334.15	24,830.95	27,783.80	32,295.20
2001	12,070.55	20,166.25	22,925.65	28,199.90	28,813.10	34,269.85
2002	12,577.90	20,910.85	23,772.45	29,243.80	30,024.90	35,707.95
2003	13,080.84	21,637.92	24,598.86	30,260.88	31,069.74	36,951.36
2004	13,461.20	22,184.70	25,217.85	31,025.00	31,853.55	37,883.35