Guided Weapon Systems
Course
In Bedfordshire
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Bedfordshire
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Start date
Different dates available
Who is it for? This course is an essential pre-requisite for many specific weapons postings in the UK and overseas forces. It also offers an ideal opportunity for anyone working in the Guided Weapons industry to get a comprehensive overall understanding of all the main elements of guided weapons systems. It typically attracts 12 students per year, mainly from UK, Canadian, Australian, Chilean, Brazilian and other European forces.
Facilities
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Reviews
Subjects
- Systems
- Industry
Course programme
The main objective of the Guided Weapon Systems course is to bring together the wide variety of disciplines constituting guided weapon systems technology and to present them in an integrated manner. It takes you on to an understanding of the principles of guided weapon systems technology and all interrelated and multi-disciplinary facets involved with the complete systems design process.
The course structure is modular in nature with each module conducted at a postgraduate level. The interactions between modules are emphasised throughout. A comprehensive suite of visits to industrial and services establishments consolidates the learning process, ensuring the taught subject matter is directly relevant and current.
Informed by Industry
The industry advisory panel consists of the main services customers:
- Royal Navy
- Royal Air Force
- Army
and a variety of industry contacts:
- Dstl
- Roxel
- Thales
- MBDA
Guided Weapon Systems