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News - Tactical Engagement Simulation Software (TESS)

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    MQ-8B deploys with new radar

    29th June 2016

    An MQ-8B Fire Scout recently deployed with the USS Coronado to begin flight operations using its new AN/ZPY-4(V)1 maritime surveillance radar. In a release from …

  • Land Warfare

    Eurosatory: Hanwha, CMI to produce turret shells

    17th June 2016

    Hanwha Defense Systems has received a contract from CMI Defence for the supply of around 200 painted open turret shells of Cockerill 3000 Series weapon …

  • Training

    India’s HTT-40 trainer proves it can fly

    21st June 2016

    India’s indigenous HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), performed its first public flight in Bengaluru on 17 June. Witnessed by Defence …

  • Training

    French simulation JV forms

    1st June 2016

    France-based CMI Defence SAS and simulation firm SILKAN have formed a joint venture (JV) for land forces simulation and training, called AGUERIS, the two companies …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Eurosatory: New SIGINT for UK SF

    21st June 2016

    UK Special Forces are understood to have become the first customer for L-3 Linkabit’s latest tactical signals intelligence (SIGINT) system, the PRD-13(V)3 which provides an …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Eurosatory: New ASV 30 UAS variant launched

    16th June 2016

    Aero Surveillance has introduced a new version of its ASV 30 UAS equipped with all-digital gyro-stabilised gimbal, new command and control system and image processing …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Eurosatory: Atos launches new BMS

    16th June 2016

    Atos has launched a new battle management system (BMS) called Bull at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris on 14 June. Bull BMS is designed to …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Eurosatory: Thales present new radio family

    13th June 2016

    Thales has introduced a new family of software defined radios (SDR) for the export market at Eurosatory 2016. Three new SDRs will make up the …

  • Land Warfare

    Lockheed Martin bags GMLRS Lot 11 contract

    21st June 2016

    Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $331.8 million contract by the US Army for Lot 11 production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets, …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Eurosatory: New VSHORAD C2 system unveiled

    17th June 2016

    MBDA has launched Licorne, a very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) command and control system for fast reaction, airborne or amphibious forces.  Licorne uses the same …

  • Training

    Bangladesh Army receives SWORD

    1st June 2016

    MASA has delivered a customised version of its SWORD wargame with automated forces to the Bangladesh Army, the company announced on 27 May. The system, …

  • Land Warfare

    Eurosatory: Future Puma IFV plans revealed

    6th June 2016

    Despite the Puma infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) being handed over to the German Army in 2015 Rheinmetall is already looking at the future of the …

  • Military Logistics

    Eurosatory: Kokam targets Euro tactical vehicle

    17th June 2016

    Kokam is looking to diversify markets for its battery and power solutions away from the traditional Korean customers and into Europe, the US and elsewhere. …

  • Land Warfare

    Eurosatory: New FN Herstal buttstock

    14th June 2016

    FN Herstal has introduced a new tactical buttstock for its combat proven FN MINIMI 5.56 light machine gun at Eurosatory on 13 June. The tactical …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Eurosatory: IED-detecting UGV launched

    21st June 2016

    Raytheon UK and Milrem have unveiled an IED detection platform featuring Milrem’s THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) and Raytheon’s GroundEye sensor system. The THeMIS is …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Class 2 Tactical UAS [Ireland]

    Background EU Tender On 13 March 2024, the Irish Department of Defence released a planning notice on the EU tenders website, confirming that the Irish ...

  • Military helicopters - multirole

    UH-1Y [Romania]

    Programme Background The Romanian MoD has a long-standing requirement for new rotary platforms, including troop transport, supply and attack configurations. According to the the Romanian Military ...

  • Military helicopters - multirole

    Next Tactical Aviation Capability Set (nTACS) [Canada]

    Programme Background The Royal Canadian Air Force has unveiled its new nTACS programme that aims to replace the RCAFs ageing fleet of CH-146 Griffon helicopters ...

  • Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Multidomian Micro Drones [USSOCOM]

    Background Special Notice On 14 November 2024, a Special Notice was released that informed the industry that the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) was looking for ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-X III Phase II (F-35) [South Korea]

    Programme Background On 14 September 2014, South Korea signed an FMS contract under the first phase of F-X III programme to supply 40 F-35As for ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-35B (1-12) [Singapore]

    Programme Background Singapore is renowned as a discerning and demanding customer, so its selection of the F-35 must be seen as a vote of confidence ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Tactical Drone System (SDT) [France]

    Programme Background Tactical Drone System (SDT) programme The French Army launched the SDT programme to replace the Sagem (now Safran) Sperwer Intermediate Tactical Drone System ...

  • Maritime patrol

    P-8A Poseidon [UK]

    Programme Background In July 2016, the UK government announced that it had ordered nine aircraft for service with the RAF. Under this frame, in January ...

  • Military helicopters - light/training

    SW4 Puszczyk Replacement [Poland]

    Programme Background  In 2002, Poland order 47 SW4 training helicopters from Italian manufacturer Leonardo; as of Spring 2025, the Ministry of Defence is looking to ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing

    Family of UAVs [Bangladesh]

    Programme Background RfP The Bangladesh Army released a 106-page tender document to gather information about different platforms that would enable the force to "standardise" its UAV ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Project Corvus [UK]

    Programme Background Retirement In November 2024, speaking in the House of Commons, Defence Secretary John Healey stated that the WK 450 Watchkeeper was to be retired ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-35A Japan Follow On

    The F-35 full-rate production is expected to be further delayed following an October 2020 US DoD announcement that postponed the simulation tests, originally planned for 2017 ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-15SA Saudi Arabia

    The aircraft deal includes 170 APG-63(v)3 AESA radar sets, 193 F-110-GE-129 Improved Performance Engines, 100 M61 Vulcan Cannons, 338 Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems amongst ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-35A (1-60) [Italy]

    The 2019 and 2020 budget contained significant funding for the F-35 programme: €690 million ($775 million) in 2019 and €859 million ($962 million) in 2020, ...

  • Light attack, Trainer

    Next Generation Trainer [Slovakia]

    Programme Background As Slovakia is set to receive 14 Lockheed Martin F-16Vs by the end of 2023, the Slovak Air Force (Vzdušné sily Slovenskej Republiky: ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Land: tactical engagement simulators

    Field Artillery Training Systems

    The ICE Field Artillery Training Systems for the M109A6 Paladin and M270/M270A1 MLRS provides instrumented real-time data and performance monitoring during training and live-fire missions. ...

  • Land: tactical engagement simulators

    ITAS-TESS

    The Improved Target Acquisition System – Tactical Engagement Simulation System (ITAS-TESS) is a laser-based system designed to conduct simulated weapons engagement during crew and collective ...

  • Air: helicopter flight simulators

    TESS

    The Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) is a transparent training instrumentation system designed for the AH-64 Apache Longbow Force-on-Force collective training for live aerial gunnery ...

  • Land: tactical engagement simulators

    I-HITS

    The Initial Homestation Instrumentation Training System (I-HITS), developed for the US Army, provides high-fidelity, scalable CTC training capabilities for missions including force-on-force, urban operations, joint ...

  • Subsystems: software

    Tactical Simulation Tool Suite

    Saab's Tactical Simulation Tool Suite is a software package for creating entity simulations and complex tactical scenarios. The software can be used as a standalone ...

  • Land: tactical engagement simulators

    Area Weapons Effects Simulation

    Cubic’s indirect fire and Area Weapons Effects Simulators (AWES) determine the extent of simulated injuries and damage sustained by soldiers and vehicles in a combat ...

  • Land: tactical engagement simulators

    CATS CTC

    The CATS Combat Training Centre (CTC) trains armed forces in simulated opposition. Features: direct-fire weapon effect simulation with laser engagement systems; area weapon effect simulation ...

  • Subsystems: visual

    G10 Image Generator

    Incorporating multiple CPU and GPU processing cores, the latest Generation10 (G10) Image Generators offer 54 billion textured pixels-per-second (peak) per channel. Using leading-edge graphics technologies, ...

  • Subsystems: software

    Simulation

    From physics-based dynamics and intelligent entity behaviours to tactical and operational missions, Presagis simulation software tools address the rigorous challenges of M&S; applications. Its simulation ...

  • Land: tactical engagement simulators

    MANWORN II DPU

    The MANWORN II Dismounted Player Unit (DPU) is a flexible position location tracking system suitable for individual through brigade-level training. MANWORN II DPU features GPS ...

  • Air: helicopter flight simulators

    Helicopter Cabin/Door Gun Trainer

    The airborne cabin/door gun training system was jointly developed with Saab. It uses existing weapon installations enabling any flight to be used as a training ...

  • Land: tactical engagement simulators

    Magnet

    Magnet is an infantry micro-tactical weapon training system with AAR capability. It is based on a control system and laser engagement technology, which enables the ...

  • Naval: COMINT and ELINT systems

    Q CIEW

    Q CIEW is a family of COMINT and EW (CIEW) systems focused on counter-terror and counter-insurgency operations in a land environment, supported by naval, air ...

  • Land: vehicle simulators

    LETS

    The US Army maintains a large fleet of locomotives and rail vehicles throughout the US to facilitate the movement of equipment and supplies and provides ...

  • Land: air defence simulators

    Rapier Air Defence PTT

    In service with the British Army, the Rapier Air Defence Field Standard A and B part task trainer (PTT) gives students target alerting, identification, tracking ...