• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: Virtual Heroes takes gaming to the next level

  23rd November 2016

  Virtual Heroes is showcasing new immersive 3D content training technology at this year’s IITSEC military training and simulation event in Orlando.  The company, a division …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: Latest version of VBS3 released

  22nd November 2016

  The latest version of Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) Virtual Battlespace 3 (VBS3) v.3.9.2 features an ability to interoperate with the Oculs Rift CV1 and HTC …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: Rheinmetall bags combat training contract

  21st November 2016

  Rheinmetall Simulation and Training has won an order worth €10 million ($10.7 million) to expand an existing live training facility in the Middle East-North Africa …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: Pentagon selects DiSTI for C-RAM LPWS

  21st November 2016

  US company DiSTI, the provider of graphical user interface software and customised 3D virtual maintenance training solutions, has been selected by PEO STRI as prime …

• Training

  DiSTI to upgrade Stryker trainers

  11th November 2016

  DiSTI has been awarded a $4.4 million Phase IVa contract from the US Army to upgrade the Stryker Maintenance Training System (MTS) and Diagnostic Troubleshooting …

• Training

  VT MÄK launches VR-Engage

  10th November 2016

  Best known for developing software for live, virtual, and constructive simulation, VT MÄK is well known for providing the simulation and training industry with a …

• Training

  Leidos wins Common Driver Trainer contract

  10th November 2016

  Leidos has been awarded a two-year contract to finalise and launch 14 Common Driver Trainer (CDT) systems for the US Army, it announced on 8 …

• Training

  Kratos to deliver KC-46 maintenance training systems

  29th August 2016

  Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been chosen to develop and supply high-fidelity maintenance training systems for the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus military aerial refuelling and …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  USV conversion kit in MENA tests

  23rd August 2016

  An autonomous boat control system developed by UAE-based Al Marakeb to convert marine craft into unmanned surface vessels (USVs) has been distributed to three MENA …

• Training

  Farnborough 2016: Air warfare training goes 5th gen (video)

  21st July 2016

  Cubic Corporation CEO and president Bradley Feldmann spoke to Shephard at this year's Farnborough International Airshow about the company's air warfare training solutions and how …

• Training

  C-17 training centre opens in India

  12th July 2016

  Mahindra Defence Systems and Boeing have jointly opened a centre in Gurgaon, Haryana in India, to provide training services for the Indian Air Force (IAF) …

• Digital Battlespace

  Farnborough 2016: Meteoric cost saving potential

  11th July 2016

  Meteor, a radar guided beyond visual range air-to-air missile, is being showcased on an operational aircraft for the first time at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA 2016). Meteor …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Boeing opens UAV research lab

  4th July 2016

  Boeing has opened a research laboratory in Missouri to test software and hardware that will allow autonomous land, sea and air vehicles to work together …

• Training

  Cubic integrates ACMI into CWES

  1st July 2016

  Cubic Global Defense (CGD) has successfully integrated the Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) system onboard the Royal Canadian Air Force's F-18 aircraft to the Canadian …

• Training

  Dutch Army extends VBS3 enterprise licence

  30th June 2016

  The Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has agreed a multi-year extension of its VBS3 enterprise licence with Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim). As well as the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - MALE

  Autonomous Collaboration Platform (ACP) (Project Vanquish) [UK]

  Background Autonomous Collaboration Platform (ACP) Strategy Reflecting on lessons from the cancellation of the Mosquito programme, the Royal Air Force (RAF) redefined the role of ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - small

  T-80

  The T-80, or TRV-80, is a rotary-wing cargo-carrying UAV from Malloy Aeronautics. It is mainly branded as a UAV that allows users to test and evaluate ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators, Land: tactical engagement simulators

  VBS Blue IG

  At I/ITSEC 2017, Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) unveiled a new simulation technology to help international militaries train for operations. VBS Blue IG, an upgrade from the ...

• Subsystems: software, Subsystems: hardware

  SimITAR Force

  SimITAR Force is a high-end desktop computer built in collaboration with Bohemia Interactive Simulations to optimise software-driven training scenarios.  The SimITAR Force features the ASUS ...

• Military UAS - small

  T-400

  The T-400, or TRV-400, is an electrically powered cargo-carrying UAV manufactured by Malloy Aeronautics. It is designed to carry up to 180kg of cargo autonomously and has ...

• Military UAS - tactical

  T-650

  Debuted at DSEI 2021, the T-650, or T650, is a multi-role quadcopter UAS manufactured by BAE Systems in collaboration with Malloy Aeronautics.  The electric-powered platform produces ...

• Land: infantry weapon simulators

  MSET-CT

  Used by active-duty US Army and USN units, the night-vision-capable Military Skills Engagement Trainer – Classroom Trainer (MSET-CT) enables combatants to train and develop tactical ...

• Subsystems: software

  VBS2 & VBS3

  VBS2 has been used for military simulation across the majority of NATO partners for more than ten years. It is an immersive virtual world for ...

• Subsystems: software

  UltiVis

  UltiVis is a solution for rich, large-scale, collaborative simulation-based data visualisation. UltiVis uses real-time 3D gaming technology to visualise complex data in interactive 3D worlds ...

• Subsystems: software

  Simulation Support

  Havok simulation and 3D visualisation technologies are used by integrators to prototype and develop high-fidelity simulations for tactical and combat training, MOUT, operator training, small ...

• Subsystems: software

  MATRIX Integrated Training System

  MATRIX brings the realities of the Level D simulator experience into the classroom and to other training devices. It consists of the DeskTop Simulator, Integrated ...

• Subsystems: software

  CORE Simulation Architecture

  CORE Simulation Architecture has a modular design to facilitate the development, testing and simulation of complex platforms and systems in a simulation-based environment. The architecture ...

• Subsystems: software

  DI-Guy

  DI-Guy is an AI, scenario and SDK for real-time human visualisation, simulation and artificial intelligence. DI-Guy has thousands of realistic ready-to-use characters and motions. It ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  Eurofighter Typhoon ASTA

  CAE’s Medallion-6000 visual system is used for the Eurofighter Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids (ASTA) programme. In Germany, CAE was awarded a contract in 2014 to ...

• Sea: procedural training

  IMAT

  DAS supports the development and deployment of the Interactive Multisensor Analysis Training (IMAT) system for the US Navy, used at navy schoolhouse and training centres, ...

• Air: maintenance simulators

  E-2D HITS-M

  Collins Aerospace Simulation & Training Solutions is the prime contractor in designing and developing integrated maintenance training systems for the USN E-2D aircraft maintenance and ...