Arcus TM is designed to deliver immersive, modular aircrew training. (Photo: Flavia Camargos Pereira)
Collins Aerospace has introduced a new training image generator at I/ITSEC 2023 in Orlando, Florida, which has combined the company’s rendering and processing tools with gaming technology. Named Arcus TM, the image generator has been designed to deliver immersive, modular aircrew training.
Developed in partnership with gaming engine developer Epic Games’ Unreal Engine technology, the solution features an open systems architecture and has been engineered to offer user realistic, complex synthetic training environments.
Speaking to Shephard, Lance M. Moss, product programme manager – synthetic environments at Collins, explained that the platform was a ‘hybrid combination’ of the Unreal Engine technology with Collins simulation
Already have an account? Log in
The service has shown an interest in a range of training solutions from individual to battalion levels and plans to award multiple contracts ahead of new programmes set to run from FY2024 to FY2031.
VirTra has unveiled the integration of VBS4 and BlueIG into its simulator systems with the aim of enhancing the capabilities of its technology for military training.
The company has also used its platform at I/ITSEC 2023 to announce a new partnership with the Switzerland-based firm EDMS.
SAMT, a laserless, plug-and-play mobile system, can incorporate small arms, anti-tank weapons, military vehicles and remote weapon stations.
For the first time CAE exhibited a digital F-16 cockpit integrated with the Simulators Common Architecture Requirements and Standards (SCARS) marking a major step forward in training equipment virtualisation.
Deploying several simulation solutions with different operating systems and programming languages has been a challenge for armed forces worldwide.
Connect with us on socials
