Cubic tailors mortar simulator for the US Army
The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
Kratos USD sees business grow
Despite the clamour for virtual training to replace live training as a cost-saving measure, live training often forms the pinnacle of the extended training process.
This is particularly so when it comes to firing live ordnance where weapon operators demand highly accurate and effective target systems.
In the US, the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Eglin AFB has recognised the importance of this live training by awarding Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Unmanned Systems Division - that includes its subsidiaries, Composite Engineering Inc. (CEi) and Micro Systems Inc. (MSI) - two important contracts totalling nearly $60 million.
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