Wellington Barracks – London Military Operations Centre (LMOC)

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About the Client

Overview

The London Operations Rooms at Wellington Barracks include two critical units: the London Military Operations Room and the Horse Guards Operations Room. These facilities are essential for maintaining situational awareness, coordinating UK operations, and managing ceremonial events.

The existing AV system, originally installed for the 2012 Olympics, had become outdated. Built on analogue technology, it no longer supported modern inputs such as DisplayPort and HDMI, and its performance had degraded over time due to a lack of ongoing maintenance.

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Requirement

A full upgrade was required for the London Military Operations Centre (LMOC), which includes:

  • The Operations room
  • The Plans room
  • The Commanders room

The new system needed to:

  • Display multiple sources across 16 screens simultaneously
  • Ensure clear visibility at distances of up to 20 metres
  • Support real-time data manipulation during planning sessions
  • Provide live operational feeds for situational awareness and command control

Solution

Akhter delivered a fully modernised, high-performance command and control AV solution.

System Upgrade and AV distribution

  • Complete replacement of outdated analogue infrastructure
  • Seamless routing and distribution of audio and video signals
  • Supports multiple inputs across multiple displays simultaneously

Display configuration:

  • 3 × 98” displays (quad and single display modes)
  • 6 × 43” displays (single display mode)

This flexible setup allows users to customise feeds based on operational needs.

Custom command and control interface

Akhter designed a fully bespoke user interface in collaboration with LMOC staff:

  • Intuitive, user-friendly control system
  • Dedicated touch panel in each room
  • Ability to share and display feeds across rooms
  • Real-time decision-making support for commanding officers

Connectivity and integration

  • Compatible with BYOD / MODNET laptops
  • MoDnet USB-C docking stations
  • HDMI input faceplates for easy connection
  • Clean desk setup with organised cable management

Professional services and delivery

Akhter’s end-to-end service ensured a seamless project delivery:

  • Comprehensive site survey and planning
  • Detailed proposal including Scope of Work, layouts, and specifications
  • Configuration and system integration
  • On-site demonstration and user training

The installation team’s experience in MoD environments ensured smooth execution, even within complex operational settings.

Electronic control panel screen showing display selection options for multiple screen layouts.Multiple screens on a wall showing news broadcasts and data charts in a control room.

“Very happy with the level of service provided throughout the whole project… Overall, the project delivery was expected of a company like AKHTER… and I look forward to working with them again.”

WO1 Craig Douglass

HQ London District

Result

The upgraded LMOC now delivers a powerful and future-ready command environment:

  • Enhanced situational awareness with multi-screen display capability
  • Seamless collaboration across multiple rooms
  • Improved decision-making through real-time data visibility
  • Future-proof system fully compatible with modern devices
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