A Request for Tender has been released by the New Zealand Defence Force to procure a Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) to train dismounted and vehicle mounted soldiers.
A live-action laser-based TESS will allow a Combined Arms Task Group to improve minor infantry tactics training with replicas of a variety of weapons.
Procurement will take place over three tranches, with the first tranche designed to provide systems for a Light Task Group of 300 personnel.
Tranches two and three requirements have not been confirmed but it is expected they will be purchased from the existing tranche one supplier.
TESS will
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