The scope of the project was to deliver the support and sustainment of, and the capacity for capability upgrades too, the Shadow R1 Fleet. The Role of Shadow is through a combination of sensors adds a comprehensive intelligence gathering capability to the ISTAR Force. Its output is particularly valuable to ground commanders.
P3C conducted an initial study within the Concept Phase, conducted to consider a number of high-level potential support solutions before detailed concept work was undertaken. Options that were considered included maintaining the current EASA / CAA construct versus transition to MAOS / Mil Pt 145 under varying degrees of Whole Force Concept mix and prime contracting relationships.
P3C delivered the concept phase covering the following:
- Agree the Contingent Ops ISS in-core requirement for Shadow R1.
- Identify the future onboard air surveillance capabilities to be in service.
- Development of a coherent plan for the integration onto the platform of any air surveillance capability upgrades; ensuring platform support contracts have the capacity to enable the integration of these upgrades.
- Identify both air surveillance and platform obsolescence issues and establish an obsolescence action plan.
- Develop the optimum in-service support solution.
- Agree a plan formally to bring the Shadow R1 fleet into service, identifying any necessary safety or operational modifications as part of this process.
- Agree a coherent plan of platform upgrades.
- Develop the procurement strategy to meet the requirement.
- Develop the Business Case.