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 New C4 application systems, including the Common
Battlefield Applications Toolset (ComBAT), and Platform Battlefield
Information Systems Application (P-BISA), collectively known as CIP
are part of the British Army Bowman system. One such application is the integration of
Bowman with vetconics under the Challenger 2
 main battle tank
Digitization program. The program includes the installation of
Processor Unit (PDPU link) and Commander's Crew Station (CCS). Both
consist of DRS supplied equipment. The CCS will display both battle
management and real-time systems information while the PDPU will host
applications that effectively digitize the tanks' systems, These PDPUs
will provide a firewall between the real time high-speed weapon system
of the Challenger 2 and the near real-time world of the BOWMAN
program. Together, these systems
will command, control, intelligence and fire
coordination capabilities,, enhance interoperability and situational awareness,
assuring a seamless flow of battle command information.
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