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Kearfott system architecture, we established a strong position on that program, and the UK MOD took note. Being selected for the Pyramid project is, to me, a truly exciting development. Two traditionally very strong allies are benefiting from our capabilities through this program, and we are learning from both sides: our work with the US Air Force and the investments the UK MOD are making,” he enthuses.
For those unfamiliar with what MOSA actually means in practice, John explains the working of this technology through a simple analogy.“ I like to think of MOSA like a USB device, as you can plug it into virtually any computer, regardless of the brand. It is essentially a plug-and-play capability. Historically, in the defense
and aerospace world, providers of hardware and software kept their systems proprietary and closed, so that customers always had to come back to that same contractor for any modifications or adaptations after their original purchase. At the time, that was the established business model.
“ What the US government and now, it seems, the UK, are moving towards is a more open business model, much like the one that exists in consumer electronics or the commercial sector. This means that I can buy a laptop from one company, a printer from another and a peripheral device from a third. If I decide I want a different printer, I can swap it out and integrate it into my computer system with very little hassle.
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