New Zealand confirms purchase of SitaWare
Article: The New Zealand Defence Force has taken a major step in digitalising the Army with the purchase of the battle management system, SitaWare. Read how the new system benefits the New Zealand Army.
What the media said17 November 2016
Digitising the New Zealand Army
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) announced this week that the government had approved acquisition of the SitaWare Battle Management System, which provides a complete picture of the battlefield and allowing information to be shared quickly.
Currently, the New Zealand Army relies mostly on manual processes to receive and disseminate information. However, the Army will soon have access to cutting-edge communication systems.
A network enabled Army
“The purchase is a part of a programme to digitise the Army to provide modern command, communication, battle management, and surveillance capabilities,” the New Zealand Defence Minister, Mr. Brownlee, says.
Likewise, SitaWare will help the NZDF operate seamlessly with partners during coalition deployments.
The Army gained familiarity with SitaWare during trials that have been ongoing for several years. Local company Eagle Technology Group assisted this evaluation period.
SitaWare is developed by Systematic that additionally assists the NZDF team in providing architecture and system design services, along with implementation and integration support.
Read the full press release from the New Zealand Defence Force here
The SitaWare system will link headquarters, units, vehicles, and individuals, allowing the Army to get a full picture of the battlefield and share information quickly.
