Clearer military requirements could unlock UGV market growth
Western armies continue to test uncrewed ground vehicles, but wider procurement will depend on turning ambitions for autonomy into defined operational roles and funded requirements.
Italian Army training to get heightened realism
Cubic Global Defense has been awarded a supplemental contract to deliver heightened realism for the Italian Army’s combat training, the company said on 9 March.
The contract, worth over $2.6 million, will see Cubic deliver its next-generation training technology solutions to give the army improved realism to enable soldiers to train in a safe and immersive battlefield environment.
Under the contract, Cubic will integrate simulated chemical warfare events, targets, tactical missiles and main battle tanks. It will also provide custom scenarios and terrain as well as tailoring capabilities.
Bill Toti, president, Cubic Global Defense, said: ‘This contract award represents Cubic’s commitment to produce innovative and effective defense training systems, services and solutions for our allies – solidifying our position as the Italian Army’s vendor of choice for simulations.’
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