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Thales completes delivery of upgraded command and staff trainer to Polish Land Forces

2nd July 2024 - 16:01 GMT | by Giles Ebbutt in Paris

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Thales has said that a total of five systems would be delivered to separate regiments of the Polish Land Forces. (Image: Thales)

Thales unveiled its CAST system at Eurosatory 2024 showcasing its advanced capabilities in enhancing situational awareness and decision-making skills.

Thales has completed the delivery of its upgraded command and staff trainer (CAST) to Poland and showcased the new system at Eurosatory in Paris in June. Thales was awarded the contract by Poland back in 2021.

The constructive simulation provides training across all branches for commanders at every level up to battlegroup, enabling them to practice standard operating procedures and develop situational awareness, communication and decision-making skills.

The upgraded system is a development of Thales’s Commander system, introduced into French service in 2013, where it is known as OPOSIA. It is used at the French Army CENTAC combat training centre

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