UK-based BAE Systems is teaming up with PragoData, a Czech systems integrator and consulting company, to bolster the integrated product support (IPS) capabilities within the Czech defence sector.
The collaboration offers the possibility of improving operational readiness of essential assets, including armoured vehicles within the sector.
The initial phase of this collaboration will see BAE Systems equipping PragoData with its asset management products and services.
Over time, the parties will seek to investigate ways to integrate their individual strengths and knowledge. The objective of this is to assist Czech defence entities in their efforts to upgrade, maintain, and extract greater military utility from sophisticated defence equipment.
With an extensive background in asset management, BAE Systems brings to the table its data and systems integration software, PropheSEA.
The software is already in use by the UK Royal Navy and various NATO allies, providing comprehensive IPS throughout an asset's lifecycle and facilitating rapid, informed decision-making.
This will be complemented by Eurostep, a subsidiary of BAE Systems, with experience in data standards and information exchange.
Its ShareAspace collaboration software is currently employed by NATO defence bodies and leading industry players, integrating seamlessly with PropheSEA.
Eurostep business development and sales head Campbell Harte said: “BAE Systems has a wealth of expertise and proven solutions in the IPS space – and through working with PragoData, we are proud to bring this to our Czech allies. Together, we can achieve our shared vision of delivering effective asset support structures, underpinned by people, process and technology.”
PragoData has been offering IPS consulting and tailored software solutions including product lifecycle management systems to Czech armed forces.
Following its acquisition of CALS Systems, PragoData has enhanced its consultancy services in ASD S-Series specifications.
Looking ahead, BAE Systems and PragoData expect to develop a comprehensive framework for asset support, availability, and planning within Czech defence organisations that will extend over the coming decade.
PragoData chief sales officer Lubomír Toman said: “A world leader in defence digitalisation, interoperability and long-term technical support, BAE Systems will help us provide next generation technology to our clients across Czechia’s defence sector.”
