Cubic tailors mortar simulator for the US Army
The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
Bohemia Interactive Simulations has released updates to its VBS3, VBS Blue IG, VBS Simulation SDK and VBS IG SDK products, the company announced on 18 January.
The VBS3 updates expand the 3D model library and provide new capabilities including improved interaction with simulated vehicles and equipment, and refactored interoperability gateway, voice communications system and mission planning tool.
The updated version of VBS Simulation SDK includes new samples, improved documentation and new APIs for interacting with control AI, VR devices and particle effects. It also includes updates to Gears Studio Pro, which includes developer workflow improvements.
The updated VBS Blue IG enhances the realism of joint fires and close air support training. The updates also provide deeper integration between VBS Blue IG and VBS3, which can already serve as a simulation host for the whole-earth image generator.
BISim also released another new set of APIs for VBS IG SDK, including new APIs for creating custom sensors and integrating with VR input devices.
The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
The company will operate in two new locations in the coming years to better support US services.
This type of tool provides more realistic training easing the incorporation of new scenarios that accurately represent the threats of the battlefield.
The Engineering Corps has been conducting individual instruction using FLAIM Systems’ Sweeper and should start collective deployments in 2025.
The next-generation platform is motion-compatible and can be used in OTW and NVG applications.
The system can be used to prepare soldiers for both drone offensive operations and CUAS missions.