Williams Advanced Engineering has been awarded a £17million contract to bring technologies from Formula One to General Dynamics UK's SCOUT Specialist Vehicle (SV).
Under the deal, Williams will develop the SCOUT SV's Core Infrastructure Distribution System featuring in the 589 vehicles due to be delivered to the British Army between 2017 and 2024. The power and data backbone will enable the distribution of power and data around the vehicle.
Williams will use its expertise in data analytics and systems integration to ensure that SCOUT SV has the most advanced electronic architecture that can provide troops with the information needed to stay safe and perform at the highest level.
Craig Wilson, Williams Advanced Engineering's managing director, said: "We have started expanding outside our traditional strength of motorsport and automotive and are pleased to announce this significant defence project. We are working closely with General Dynamics UK to make sure that SCOUT SV has an electronic architecture that is best-in-class technically and also packaged efficiently. These are core skills that the Advanced Engineering team can transfer directly from Williams' extensive experience in motorsport."
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Graham Pitcher
Source: www.newelectronics.co.uk