Brazil bets on indigenously developed simulators to improve military training
The Brazilian Navy’s Open Canopy Parachute Navigation Simulator has cut costs and reduced training accidents. (Photo: Brazilian Navy)
Brazil has been improving the training of its troops by using indigenously designed and manufactured military simulators. Built in partnership between the three armed forces and national suppliers, the solutions are tailored to match the specific requirements of each service.
The systems can replicate various scenarios and missions and prepare commanders, paratroopers, pilots, gunners and shooters.
Their operation also enables the armed forces to reduce costs related to the acquisition and maintenance during their lifecycle.
The Brazilian Navy’s Center for Naval Systems Analysis (CASNAV) and the Marine Corps Special Operations Battalion (BtlOpEspFuzNav), for instance, have developed a virtual reality (VR) parachuting
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