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Battlespace Communications System (LAND)
Joint Project 2072 Battlespace Communications System (Land) (BCS(L)) Phase 2A is delivering Combat Radios and ancillary equipment.
Joint Project 2072 Battlespace Communications System (Land) (BCS(L)) Phase 2A is delivering Combat Radios and ancillary equipment to replace the Wagtail, Pintail and Raven fleets for the majority of the Land Force. Phase 2A will also establish the mature support system for the new generation Combat and Tactical Data Radios.
| Deliverable | Original Planned | Achieved / Forecast | Notes |
| Project Year of Commencement | Nov 2011 | ||
| Initial Materiel Release (IMR) | Jul – Sep 2013 | Apr 2014 | Equipment was delivered on schedule to IMR units in March 2013, however Capability Manager declaration of IMR and IOC was delayed by extended user acceptance of supporting documentation. |
| Initial Operational Capability (IOC) | Jul – Sep 2013 | Apr 2014 | As per IMR |
| Final Materiel Release (FMR) | Jul – Sep 2016 | Aug 2016 | |
| Final Operational Capability (FOC) | Apr – Jun 2016 | Oct 2016 | Forecast date is to the project’s best knowledge due to the limited visibility of Capability Manager milestones. |
Content is current as at December 2014.
Project details
Project number: JP 2072 Phase 2A
Project service: Army
Project sector: Electronic Systems
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