Cubic tailors mortar simulator for the US Army
The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
Cubic Global Defense has received a contract worth more than $25 million from an undisclosed customer in the Asia-Pacific region for the delivery of three mobile combat training centres, the company announced on 6 September.
Under the contract, Cubic will deliver its laser-based simulation equipment for dismounted soldiers, vehicles and numerous weapon configurations. The contract also includes the implementation of communication system components, after action review capabilities and exercise control system integration.
Dave Buss, president of Cubic Global Defense, said: ‘This contract award underscores Cubic’s position as a leading provider of instrumented combat training centres worldwide.
‘We are committed to delivering the most advanced training systems to ensure our partners and allies have the ability to establish realistic training environments that accurately simulate the complexities of combined arms operations.’
Deliveries will begin in 2018 and will continue through 2019.
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.