Cubic tailors mortar simulator for the US Army
The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
The UK MoD has issued a document calling for expressions of interest (EoI) to become the Dreadnought Crew Training Prime and Integrator.
According to MoD procurement organisation Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), the eventual contract is classed as B1. This denotes a value of £100 million to $250 million ($122 million to $305 million).
Considering the scope of the requirement, it is likely to be closer to £250 million by the time it is delivered.
Responses are due by 30 July 2020 and an invitation to tender is planned for release on 7 September. A contract award is expected on
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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.