System of Systems architect and integrator

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  A role System of Systems Design Authority based on a collaborative approach with the Army and the MoD with the objective to:

     - Allow operational forces to get faster a coherent, incremental and durable military capability
     - Develop capability of experimenting new operationnal and complex concepts in a short loop and in real or synthetic environment
     - Permit flexible introduction of innovative technologies by making assessment of the maturity of new  technologies
     - Make available an innovative through-life support ensuring best value for money

• Thales added-value

    - Programme management
    - System of Systems engineering, architecture design and integration
    - Through-life innovative technology management
    - Native integration of increasing interoperability constraints
    - Through-life capability management
    - Alliance development and supply chain management

Key references:
FRES SOSI (UK) - BOA (France) - ARTIST (interoperability, Franco-German demonstrator), PHOENIX (studies and fielded demonstrations of land capabilities)