I/ITSEC 2013: Photographic Recap of Day One
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I/ITSEC 2013: Leidos Showcases Training & Simulation Solutions
Leidos, a science and technology solutions leader working to address challenges facing national security, health, and engineering, features advanced modeling, simulation and training (MS&T) solutions across the live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) domains in booth 1133.
“I/ITSEC is an ideal opportunity to showcase Leidos’ innovative technology solutions that trains crews to ensure readiness, survivability and success for complex national security missions,” said Lou Von Thaer, Leidos President of the National Security Sector.
With a powerful platform for delivering the most advanced capabilities in defense technology, Leidos experts are demonstrating the following:
- Common Driver Trainer (CDT) is a virtual realistic simulator product line that features ten simulator variants for wheeled and tracked vehicles. CDT can link to other air and ground simulators for full integration into LVC domains for joint training exercises.
- Non-Rated Crew Member Manned Module (NCM3) is a virtual, transportable simulator that trains collective and individual helicopter crews in hoist, gunnery and sling load operations.
- RC-12X Cockpit Procedural Trainer (CPT) provides mission-focused ISR aviation crew training for cockpit procedures.
- Within the constructive domain, Leidos’ software leadership, supports the US Army’s premier constructive simulation system One Semi-Automated Forces (OneSAF), which is a composable, extensible, and integrated tool set for managing constructive simulation across multiple platforms and domains.
- The Live training domain features Geopairing solutions for indirect fire, air defense and other beyond line-of-sight weapon system simulation.
Leidos has a deep understanding of intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance missions and the most advanced capabilities for data analytics and cyber-security. A leading provider of scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services and products to all branches of the US military, agencies of the US Department of Defense the intelligence community, the US Department of Homeland Security and other US government civil agencies. This segment represents about 70% of the new company, with approximately 13,500 people. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in national security, health, and engineering. The company’s 23,000 employees support vital missions for their government and the commercial sector, develop innovative solutions to drive better outcomes, and defend their nation’s digital and physical infrastructure from ‘new world’ threats. Leidos is headquartered in Reston, VA/USA and had approximately $6 billion in revenues for fiscal year 2013, on a pro forma basis, following the spin-off of the company’s technical, engineering and enterprise IT business on 27 September 2013.
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I/ITSEC 2013: MÄK Presents Innovation to Save Money
At I/ITSEC 2013, MÄK is helping customers save money by reducing the modelling & simulation workload. This is shown/exhibited/demonstrated at booth 1225 via:
VT MÄK, also known as MÄK Technologies, develops software for distributed simulation. Leveraging a strong foundation of COTS software products, MÄK works with customers to build and populate compelling 3D simulated environments.
Re-Energised Simulation Behaviours
VR-Forces is MÄK’s powerful and flexible Computer Generated Forces (CGF) platform to fill the customer’s synthetic environments with urban, battlefield, maritime, and airspace activity. MÄK is demonstrating some of VR-Forces’ newest capabilities, specifically reactive behaviour, more realistic ship and submarine movement models, even more weapons and sensors, and support for naval electronic warfare environments.Amped Up Visual Capabilities
VR-Vantage, MÄK’s visualisation suite, highlights its full maritime environment, including a realistic and dynamic ocean layer with complex wave/sea state models – MÄK is showing sea swells, wind waves, and capillary waves both above and below water. What one can experience is top-notch boat rocking models, realistic kelvin wakes, propeller wash, rotor wash, and rolling surf.Interactive Training System Demo
Using MÄK’s complete line of industry-renowned simulation software and lightweight web technologies, the company’s training system demo lets the visitor to the booth play the role of training instructor or task group commander, set in the beautiful waters of MÄK’s maritime training environment.The Battle Command Experience
MÄK’s Battle Command, the low overhead Command Staff Trainer, shows how the company has applied its core competencies to solve customer programme requirements.VT MÄK, also known as MÄK Technologies, develops software for distributed simulation. Leveraging a strong foundation of COTS software products, MÄK works with customers to build and populate compelling 3D simulated environments.
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I/ITSEC 2013: 3D perception Presents the Very Latest NORTHSTAR Ecosystem Components
3D perception is presenting the very latest NORTHSTAR Ecosystem components at stand 1915. NORTHSTAR is the company’s precision immersive display Ecosystem, featuring automatic image alignment and colour calibration, pixel-perfect image fidelity, and unified system control.
NORTHSTAR Simulation Display System
The NORTHSTAR Simulation Display System at I/ITSEC is the fusion of the following live-linked elements:NORTHSTAR nBox: 3D perception's 4th generation, zero frame latency, multi-projector display processor, nBox, is Northstar's core technology. It warps, blends and color corrects content, and seamlessly displays imagery across any screen shape.
NORTHSTAR AURORA: 3D perception’s patented screen concept, integrating the industry’s fastest and most accurate automatic calibration system in a highly modular spherical screen concept.
NORTHSTAR CompactView WQ65: A single chip dual lamp projector, developed for challenging applications such as multi-channel seamless visualisation walls, domes, and high resolution imaging.
NORTHSTAR nControl: A graphical user interface for system control, maintenance and adjustment - it allows users to approach the display as an integrated system, not as discrete components.
NORTHSTAR StarScan: StarScan provides a complete 3D measurement of the display system geometry in immersive display systems. Using precision gimbal-mounted laser range finding, StarScan measures both the exact 3D screen geometry and the projected image geometry with absolute precision, at up to eye-limiting resolutions.
NORTHSTAR Dynamic Optical Blenders: Dynamic Optical Blenders provide precision edge blending for night and night vision goggle (NVG) training, without compromising image quality. Optical blending does not sacrifice contrast for black level uniformity, and the servo-controlled optical blends can gradually take effect during day-to-night transitions.
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I/ITSEC 2013: RUAG at I/ITSEC
In Live Training RUAGSimulation & Training is showcasing a new range of deployable Combat Training Centres (CTC): the CTC on Wheels and the Carry-on CTC.
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| RUAG Live Training (Photo: RUAG) |
CTC on Wheels is a vehicle-based, deployable CTC. The system's main modules (EXCON and After Action Review) are both mounted on a full-size pickup truck. The training area can be increased, by adding additional antenna trucks. The CTC on Wheels is set up in 10 minutes.
The Carry-on CTC is a highly flexible and easy to deploy system which is designed to fit into two bags.
In the Virtual Training area, RUAG is demonstrating the Company Leader Station. The station allows training of unit commanders in mission planning procedures and helps to improve tactical skills.
Instantly Deployable – Anywhere!
Terrorism, IED attacks, guerrilla warfare – CTC-training is one of the most effective means to prepare for the threats of today’s asymmetric conflicts. RUAG’s mission is to provide high-fidelity training systems that enable highly customized training experiences in different environments and terrains. RUAG Simulation & Training offers a new range of deployable CTCs. There are two products in the deployable CTC product line: Carry-on CTC and CTC on Wheels.Carry-on CTC and CTC on Wheels are specifically designed for
- Internalising standard situations and unexpected events in different environments,
- Decreasing reaction times and better judging of situations, and
- Achieving correct response under stress, correct decision-making and compliance with the rules of engagement.
One of the key requirements for exercising unexpected events is the fast generation of different situations with high accuracy and in specific environments.
CTC on Wheels is a vehicle-based, deployable CTC. The system’s main modules (EXCON and After Action Review) are both mounted on a full-size pickup truck. The training area can be increased, by adding additional antenna trucks. After choosing the optimal terrain, the CTC on Wheels is set up in 10 minutes. CTC on Wheels is highly scalable and provides a wide range of training possibilities including soldier, weapon and vehicle simulators and instrumented buildings (mobile MOUT).
The Carry-on CTC is a highly flexible and easy to deploy system which is designed to fit into two bags. The Carry-on CTC is particularly attractive for exercising fast changing simulation scenarios and for small unit training in limited areas. Quick setup times and parameter configuration are the keys to ad-hoc training in the open field.
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I/ITSEC 2013:MASA Group Demonstrates Latest Versions of Simulation and Intelligent Life Solutions
For the past three months, representatives from MASA Group have been briefing senior figures from the military, the emergency services and training and simulation communities of nations around the world on the unique features, benefits and attributes of MASA SWORD and MASA LIFE.
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| MASA SWORD is a complete solution for multi-level training of corps, brigade or battalion commanders ; a fully customisable simulation - ORBAT, equipment tables or doctrine models can easily be modified; a cutting-edge CGF - at several command level, both units and commanders dis-play opportunistic and doctrine-driven behaviours ; a light yet powerful simulation engine - thousands of units can be run on a single laptop, with a representation of all aspects of the battlefield: objects, phenomena such as natural disasters, as well as human factors; and a scalable and open architecture - use of industry standards for terrain, APIs and communication protocols. (Screenshot: MASA) |
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| MASA LIFE is an intuitive, adaptable AI middleware that allows the creation of smarter, more realistic and autonomous characters in simulations for the defence sector. (Screenshot: MASA) |
The company recently demonstrated new versions of its products and publicised customers' success stories at SIMTECT in Australia, 16-20 September, and WSTM in Brazil, 15-17 October. New functionalities impressed leading industry, academic and military stakeholders involved in simulation-based training.
“We are under a profound transformation process and are glad to have picked SWORD,” declared Col. Paulo Eduardo R. Monteiro, Former Head of Simulation Division of the Comando de Operações Terrestres (COTER) of the Brazilian Army. “MASA's constructive simulation is technologically the most advanced today thanks to its Artificial-Intelligence capabilities.”
MASA's on-going collaboration with the emergency services sector was also promoted at the recent Congrès National des Sapeurs Pompiers (the annual Congress for the French Firefighters) held at Le Phare in Chambéry, France (10-12 October). The event brought together leading public safety professionals, expert industry bodies and government representatives - including French President François Hollande - to discuss current and future issues facing this vital market.
“MASA's presence at recent events has enabled us to strengthen and develop a number of strategic relationships,” said MASA Group's CEO Juan Pablo Torres. “Over the past three years, based on our products unique capabilities, we have become internationally recognized as a leading software editor in the defence and public safety simulation markets. Events like these provide us with the opportunity to show stakeholders and partners how SWORD and LIFE combine the most advanced intelligent life technology with scalability, adaptability and ease of use.”
Defence and Security Asia marked the most recent opportunity for MASA to brief industry on its latest product developments. The company used the event to showcase SWORD's newest capabilities, including an innovative action time line application to control internal/external events and incidents, as well as the enhanced administrative features of 'SWORD in the Cloud'. Newly developed dynamic vector maps which present terrain information at various levels of detail were also demonstrated.
MASA is exhibiting at I/ITSEC at booth 2201.
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I/ITSEC 2013: Meggitt Training Systems Demonstrates Next Generation Simulation Training
Meggitt Training Systems is providing private demonstrations of its latest advanced training technologies at this year’s I/ITSEC.
Released in 2011, Meggitt’s FATS® M100 architecture is now an industry standard, designed to support multiple, simultaneous simulation and training modes using a flexible systems architecture (integrating internally developed and third party simulation, training, and gaming products).
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| FATS® M100 single screen scenario (Photo:Meggitt) |
The flexibility of the FATS® M100 architecture has allowed Meggitt to move forward on new simulation training advancements – such as the inclusion of a Crytek CryENGINE 3-D Marksmanship Training environment with Meggitt’s tetherless BLUEFIRE weapon simulators. The after action review (AAR) allows engagement and shot assessment in a 3-D virtual environment while providing detailed trainee diagnostics for skill reinforcement and/or correction. The detailed shot analysis, automatic assessment and coaching capabilities pulled from doctrine are immediately available on an individual tablet for trainee reference.
The scalability of the FATS® M100 is highlighted by the concurrent use of multiple through-sight devices for both Marksmanship and Collective (CGI) training. The flexible architecture ensures maximum trainee throughput while offering a growth-path for the future, and maintains the system’s performance and feedback essential for training.
‘Smart’ Weapons are Not Simply Tetherless.
Meggitt’s proven family of fully-sensored BLUEFIRE simulators delivers immediate trainee feedback to the instructor, and stays true to the form, fit and function of a live weapon.BLUEFIRE’s functionality, tactile operating components and realistic recoil barrel movement equate to authentic training results.
“Today’s soldiers are accustomed to highly detailed, realistic gaming graphics provided by CryENGINE and VBS2, so they quickly immerse themselves visually in Meggitt’s training scenarios,” said Larry Raines, Vice President of Virtual Products. “But when you put a true-to-life weapon simulator in their hands, they quickly realize the quality of the system and the training, and reinforce muscle memory. This allows further immersion that elevates the training benefits.”
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I/ITSEC 2013: Saab Receives Training Order from the US Army
Saab Defense and Security USA, the US entity of global defence and security company Saab, has received an additional order from the US Army for radio systems that are used in data communications for live training. The order has a total value of $20 million (approximately SEK 135 million).
The order comprises additional options of the Live Training Transformation Interim Range System (LT2-IRS). A contract awarded to Saab in April 2011 by the US Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI). The new options are valued at $20 million. Development and production will take place in Sweden and the US.
Under LT2-IRS, with the options, Saab is fielding communication network systems with more than 11,000 radios to enable soldiers to engage in instrumented force on force training at the Army home stations.
“This additional order is a further confirmation of our strong position a as a long-term training partner to the US Armed Forces,” says Lars Borgwing, President of Saab Defense and Security USA. “Under LT2-IRS, Saab is providing a proven and future-proof data communication system that ties together the US Army’s existing instrumented training assets into an integrated end-to-end homestation solution.”
Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.
The order comprises additional options of the Live Training Transformation Interim Range System (LT2-IRS). A contract awarded to Saab in April 2011 by the US Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI). The new options are valued at $20 million. Development and production will take place in Sweden and the US.
Under LT2-IRS, with the options, Saab is fielding communication network systems with more than 11,000 radios to enable soldiers to engage in instrumented force on force training at the Army home stations.
“This additional order is a further confirmation of our strong position a as a long-term training partner to the US Armed Forces,” says Lars Borgwing, President of Saab Defense and Security USA. “Under LT2-IRS, Saab is providing a proven and future-proof data communication system that ties together the US Army’s existing instrumented training assets into an integrated end-to-end homestation solution.”
Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.
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I/ITSEC 2013: Rockwell Collins Unveils Simulation and Training Centre of Excellence in the UK
Rockwell Collins, a world leading provider of innovative and trusted solutions for commercial aviation and defence applications, in November unveiled a new simulation and training centre of excellence in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, UK. The company combined its operation located in Horsham, UK, a facility gained through the acquisition of Evans & Sutherland in 2006, into its Burgess Hill facility, a facility added with the acquisition of SEOS in 2008.
The newly integrated operation will design, develop, manufacture and deliver high-fidelity, high-contrast, display and projector systems for use in highly immersive simulation and training applications for commercial and military aviation, call-for-fires scenarios, unmanned aircraft control and operations, and ground vehicle operations and maintenance. The Burgess Hill operation will also be a focal point for presenting Rockwell Collins’ wide range of simulation and training systems from across the company to its customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EuMEA).
“The creation of this centre of excellence in EuMEA is another step toward achieving our vision of growing our simulation and training solutions business through a multipronged strategy,” said LeAnn Ridgeway, Vice President and General Manager, Simulation and Training Solutions, Rockwell Collins. “We are acquiring the right capabilities, continuing to invest in research and development, expanding globally, working with partners and applying our expertise in integration so that we work together as one cohesive system.”
“We are reinforcing our business capabilities in the EuMEA region by specialising our major sites by technology domains,” added Claude Alber, Vice President and Managing Director for the EuMEA region. “The opening of this integrated center for simulation and training solutions will allow us to address customers in the region with increased efficiency and agility.”
An open house and technology demonstration held 4-7 November 2013, showcased the enhanced facility configured to accommodate additional staff, resources, and demonstration suites and will feature more than 20 innovative technology demonstrations, such as:
Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information management, and simulation and training is delivered by 19,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries.
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| The newly integrated Burgess Hill operation will design, develop, manufacture and deliver high-fidelity, high-contrast, display and projector systems for use in highly immersive simulation and training applications for commercial and military aviation, call-for-fires scenarios, unmanned aircraft control and operations, and ground vehicle operations and maintenance. (All Photos: Rockwell Collins) |
The newly integrated operation will design, develop, manufacture and deliver high-fidelity, high-contrast, display and projector systems for use in highly immersive simulation and training applications for commercial and military aviation, call-for-fires scenarios, unmanned aircraft control and operations, and ground vehicle operations and maintenance. The Burgess Hill operation will also be a focal point for presenting Rockwell Collins’ wide range of simulation and training systems from across the company to its customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EuMEA).
“The creation of this centre of excellence in EuMEA is another step toward achieving our vision of growing our simulation and training solutions business through a multipronged strategy,” said LeAnn Ridgeway, Vice President and General Manager, Simulation and Training Solutions, Rockwell Collins. “We are acquiring the right capabilities, continuing to invest in research and development, expanding globally, working with partners and applying our expertise in integration so that we work together as one cohesive system.”
“We are reinforcing our business capabilities in the EuMEA region by specialising our major sites by technology domains,” added Claude Alber, Vice President and Managing Director for the EuMEA region. “The opening of this integrated center for simulation and training solutions will allow us to address customers in the region with increased efficiency and agility.”
An open house and technology demonstration held 4-7 November 2013, showcased the enhanced facility configured to accommodate additional staff, resources, and demonstration suites and will feature more than 20 innovative technology demonstrations, such as:
Live Virtual Constructive (LVC)
A growing trend in reducing training costs while providing the most realistic training experiences, LVC is the future of training. Coordinated with its US facility, customers, partners and media can see LVC demonstrations with live and virtual assets performing real time missions.Introducing REALFIRES
Rockwell Collins’ latest simulator is fully integrated with its FIRESTORM targeting system and facilitates command, control and communications (C3) for field training of Tactical Air Control Parties (TACP), Air Support Operations Centers (ASOC), Air Liaison Officers (ALO) and Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators. |
| REALFIRES provides realistic day and night targeting simulation, with the flexibility to include a mix of live, artificial intelligence-based and programmed role players. The system is also capable of including remote role players in flying aircraft. |
GRIFFIN Rear Projected Dome
Used for training pilots of the Joint Strike Fighter, the Griffin real image display system is a high resolution rear projected dome that gives exceptional image contrast across multiple channels. |
| GRIFFIN Rear Projected Dome |
PANORAMA Display System
Developed in the Burgess Hill facility, PANORAMA is a collimated display system designed for use on simulators requiring a wide field of view, cross-cockpit views and side-by-side crew seating. |
| PANORAMA Display System |
Introducing PROSIM Ultra High Contrast Projector
This latest generation projector offers unprecedented contrast, constant and lifetime brightness, dynamic range and black levels essential for full-capability simulation training. |
| The PROSIM ultra contrast projector enhances simulation through an industry-leading native contrast ratio, using patented technology to simultaneously display darker blacks and lighter whites than any other projector on the market, according to the company. |
Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information management, and simulation and training is delivered by 19,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries.
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I/ITSEC 2013: QinetiQ North America Displays Innovative Solutions
QinetiQ North America displays its latest modelling, simulation and training solutions for air, land and maritime environments at booth 1271. Featured displays include:
- FLIGHTANALYST and FLIGHTVIZ: Interactive flight data applications that identify events, deviations and trends to provide visual and analytical presentations of real or simulated flight data
- Mobile learning applications, tablet and computer-based training solutions
- Integrated Warrior System: a reconfigurable, plug-and-play platform for soldier electronics
- Specialised training and operational support solutions in command and control systems
- Engaging, cost-effective, computer-based training solutions
- Subject matter experts will be available to demonstrate QNA products and services that can be tailored to support any specific training mission.
QinetiQ North America is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group, the FTSE250 company listed on the London Stock Exchange. QNA delivers world-class technology, responsive services, and innovative solutions for global markets, focusing on US government and commercial customers. Its engineers, scientists and other professionals deliver high quality products and services that leverage detailed mission knowledge and proven, reliable tools and methodologies to meet the rapidly changing demands of national defence, homeland security and information assurance customers. QNA is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
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I/ITSEC 2013: Korean Submarine Combat Team Trainer by Rheinmetall
In the complex underwater environment that submarines operate in, extensive prior training is a vital prerequisite for successful operational outcomes. As an experienced manufacturer of tactical simulators for conventional submarines, Rheinmetall offers an ideal solution: the Submarine Command Team Trainer (SCTT).
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| Rheinmetall Submarine Command Team Trainer (SCTT) |
On 31 October 2013 the Submarine Command Team Trainer for U 214 RoKN (SCTT U 214 RoKN) was handed over to the Korean Navy at the Naval Base in Jinhae. Within the project, a complex simulator with an integrated original combat system was delivered, allowing the Navy to train the crews of the 214 class submarines in a highly realistic environment.
The system supplied to the Korean Navy perfectly replicates a state-of-the art U 214 submarine. The SCTT U 214 RoKN consist of a mock-up periscope and Navigation Command Console (NCC), a mock-up Combat Information Centre-hull as well as a complex instructor and debriefing equipment including an auditorium. The original on board equipment (f. e. ISUS 90-61 from ATLAS) has been implemented. Furthermore, the system simulates a realistic submarine sonar environment as well as various targets.
The project was delivered exact within the contractual schedule, including all offset obligations. During the hand-over ceremony, high level Navy representatives expressed their high satisfaction with the performance of Rheinmetall, especially with regard to deadlines and reliability of the commitments made.
Key Characteristics of the SCTT
Developed by Rheinmetall’s Bremen, Germany-based Simulation and Training business unit, the SCTT is a very flexible simulation system. It is scalable from operator training in individual sensors and systems to command team training for operational units.Every important component of a submarine Combat Information Centre (CIC), including combat management systems, armament, modern sonar systems and non-acoustic sensors (radar, link, ESM, periscope, etc.) will be simulated with extreme fidelity.
Importantly, the SCTT can be networked with other simulators (e.g. Submarine Control Simulators/SCSs, Anti-Submarine Warfare/ASW simulators and naval tactical trainers) via open simulation standard protocol interfaces (Distributed Interactive Simulation/DIS, High Level Architecture/HLA). To do so it uses Rheinmetall’s Advanced Naval Synthetic Environment (ANSE) for generating scenarios, joint databases and networking. It can simulate, emulate or stimulate sonar, command and control, and effector systems of various makes. The consoles are reconfigurable for assignment of specific tasks.
The SCTT records all relevant data, voice communication and monitor images for subsequent synchronised analysis and debriefing; the exercise is restarted at freely selectable points within and exercise.
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| Rheinmetall Submarine Command Team Trainer (SCTT) |
Submarine Simulation Technology from Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall has been supplying the market for over 35 years, satisfying and continually supporting its demanding client base with a full array of advanced solutions ranging from complete simulation/stimulation of original sonar, sensor, CMS and effector systems to emulation and low-cost generic replication of on-board systems in the form of a non-type specific submarine operating training system.Rheinmetall has longstanding expertise in the simulation of passive and active sonars, CMS and effector systems such as torpedoes and missiles. Furthermore, Rheinmetall has core competencies in sonar simulation and connection to command and weapon engagement systems for conventional submarines.
Freely configurable scenarios are simulated in multifaceted tactical situations under a variety of operating conditions. In addition, the simulation enables identification, classification and engagement of targets based on realistic characteristics such as sound beam progression, noise simulation and range.
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I/ITSEC 2013: Rheinmetall to Modernise NH90 Cockpit Trainer for the Bundeswehr
The Bundeswehr is currently expanding its helicopter training programme with simulation technology from Rheinmetall. Several weeks ago, Germany’s BAAINBw defence procurement agency awarded Rheinmetall a contract to develop an NH90 cockpit trainer. The user will be the Luftwaffe Technical School 3 in Fassberg.
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| The NH90 cockpit trainer is based on Rheinmetall's ASTERION modular cockpit simulation. (Photo: Rheinmetall) |
Specifically, the cockpit trainer will be used for initial and advanced training of Bundeswehr aviation technical personnel in NH90 helicopter operations. The complete training system consists of a trainer workstation and a replica cockpit from the NH90 simulator identical to the current IOC+ configuration of the NH90 helicopter, plus the associated computer hardware.
A core element of the NH90 cockpit trainer is the simulation software program that replicates various helicopters, thus making it possible to conduct progressively expandable training of maintenance personnel using a single simulator.
This advanced training system is based on Rheinmetall’s ASTERION modular cockpit simulation. In the first expansion stage, the cockpit trainer’s software realistically reproduces the behaviour and functionality of the NH90’s electrical system. When the real helicopter is reconfigured to IOC+ design status, it results in technical alterations in the cockpit which have to be taken into account when configuring the replica cockpit, the training simulation and trainer workstation.
An initial phase of the project is to be completed by mid-2014. Furthermore, an option exists to expand the system to include additional modules and training systems.
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| The Bundeswehr is currently expanding its helicopter training programme with simulation technology from Rheinmetall. Germany’s BAAINBw defence procurement agency awarded Rheinmetall a contract to develop an NH90 cockpit trainer, based on the company's ASTERION modular cockpit simulation. (Photo: Rheinmetall) |
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I/ITSEC 2013: Meggitt Training Systems Wins $17 Million in Orders from Italian MoD
Meggitt Training Systems has won $17 million in combined contracts from the Italian Ministry of Defence for its FATS® virtual small arms training simulators (SATs).
Italy’s existing inventory of Meggitt training equipment will expand by 55 SATs and 660 weapon simulators, two of which will be new to complement live weapons. The SATs will be the first to include Meggitt’s new FATS® M100 system architecture which, because of its compatibility with a wide range of devices and software packages, will support the Italian Army’s expanding capabilities.
Ronald Vadas, President of Meggitt Training Systems, commented, “We have supported the Italian Armed Forces for over 20 years. We value this relationship highly and are proud to support them with our latest small arms training technology.”
Meggitt Training Systems’ SATs have been the Italian Army’s primary small arms training system since the late 1990s. Similar systems are in service with forces in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many countries in Asia and the Middle East.
On the FATS® M100, Vadas commented, “We continue to invest in new product developments to meet the needs of our customers in times of changing operational and budgetary requirements. FATS® M100 allows the rapid development of training options for customer requirements in a modular, cost-effective package.”
Meggitt Training Systems is a leading supplier of integrated live fire and simulation weapons training systems supporting military, defence and security forces, federal and international law enforcement agencies, large metropolitan training academies, thousands of police departments, ammunition and firearms manufacturers and commercial shooting range owners. Headquartered in Suwanee, GA in a 235,000 square foot facility, Meggitt Training Systems employs over 350 people at facilities in the United States, Australia, Canada, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom. Meggitt Training Systems is a business unit in Meggitt PLC's Equipment Group division.
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| The Italian MoD has selected Meggitt Training Systems' FATS® virtual small arms training simulators, which can be upgraded to use Night Vision scopes, as seen in this picture. (Photo: Meggitt) |
Italy’s existing inventory of Meggitt training equipment will expand by 55 SATs and 660 weapon simulators, two of which will be new to complement live weapons. The SATs will be the first to include Meggitt’s new FATS® M100 system architecture which, because of its compatibility with a wide range of devices and software packages, will support the Italian Army’s expanding capabilities.
Ronald Vadas, President of Meggitt Training Systems, commented, “We have supported the Italian Armed Forces for over 20 years. We value this relationship highly and are proud to support them with our latest small arms training technology.”
Meggitt Training Systems’ SATs have been the Italian Army’s primary small arms training system since the late 1990s. Similar systems are in service with forces in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many countries in Asia and the Middle East.
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| Meggitt Training Systems’ FATS® M100 simulation system architecture, based on the software used to create blockbuster games, movies, high-quality simulations and interactive applications, supports the military training industry’s next-generation training systems and Meggitt’s own simulated weapons selection. |
On the FATS® M100, Vadas commented, “We continue to invest in new product developments to meet the needs of our customers in times of changing operational and budgetary requirements. FATS® M100 allows the rapid development of training options for customer requirements in a modular, cost-effective package.”
Meggitt Training Systems is a leading supplier of integrated live fire and simulation weapons training systems supporting military, defence and security forces, federal and international law enforcement agencies, large metropolitan training academies, thousands of police departments, ammunition and firearms manufacturers and commercial shooting range owners. Headquartered in Suwanee, GA in a 235,000 square foot facility, Meggitt Training Systems employs over 350 people at facilities in the United States, Australia, Canada, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom. Meggitt Training Systems is a business unit in Meggitt PLC's Equipment Group division.
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I/ITSEC 2013: Saab at I/ITSEC 2013
This year at I/ITSEC 2013 in Orlando, FL, Saab presents its Live Laser Training, AFV Crew Trainer, Small Arms Virtual Indoor Trainer (SAVIT), and the C-IED Clearance Trainer (CCT).
Saab has a complete range of interoperable simulators covering gunnery and combat training. At I/ITSEC, the company shows their new MOUT capabilities delivered to Sweden this year, the new vehicle system Combat Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulator System (CVTESS), which Saab has delivered to the US, and Interim Range System (IRS), the new radio communication system, which the company has also delivered to the US. Saab’s new Personal Detection Device (PDD) is also on display.
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The Virtual Gunnery Simulator from Saab is a part of a complete training package for all crew members of modern combat vehicles. The training range goes from Computer Based Training (CBT) to highest fidelity Crew Trainers with six DoF motion platforms and on to live training with laser based systems.
Saab’s SAVIT, with some of the most accurate aiming systems on the market and some of the most exact weapon replicas, enables the soldier to master his personal weapon and interact with his team members in complex tactical scenarios.
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The CCT is a fully instrumented tactical engagement system developed to meet the training needs for route clearance of current and future IED threats and the wider aspects of counter insurgency. It can be reconfigured to offer training and validation of the C-IED Force.
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Saab has a complete range of interoperable simulators covering gunnery and combat training. At I/ITSEC, the company shows their new MOUT capabilities delivered to Sweden this year, the new vehicle system Combat Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulator System (CVTESS), which Saab has delivered to the US, and Interim Range System (IRS), the new radio communication system, which the company has also delivered to the US. Saab’s new Personal Detection Device (PDD) is also on display.
The Virtual Gunnery Simulator from Saab is a part of a complete training package for all crew members of modern combat vehicles. The training range goes from Computer Based Training (CBT) to highest fidelity Crew Trainers with six DoF motion platforms and on to live training with laser based systems.
Saab’s SAVIT, with some of the most accurate aiming systems on the market and some of the most exact weapon replicas, enables the soldier to master his personal weapon and interact with his team members in complex tactical scenarios.
The CCT is a fully instrumented tactical engagement system developed to meet the training needs for route clearance of current and future IED threats and the wider aspects of counter insurgency. It can be reconfigured to offer training and validation of the C-IED Force.
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I/ITSEC 2013: Seen and Heard on Day Two
The German Army has supported the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in the pre-deployment training of OPCW inspectors who were sent to Syria to verify and destroy the country's chemical weapons arsenal.
To that end, the Bundeswehr UN Training Centre in Hammelburg carried out training in October 2013 for a total of 24 inspectors from all over the world. The course was designed to prepare specialists for activities in crisis and conflict regions.
During the course at the Army training centre Wildflecken, the inspectors were confronted with realistic, near operational scenarios and have learned to deal with critical situations and to react appropriately.
The first OPCW team was also prepared by the Bundeswehr. The training support is a particularly visible and substantial contribution of the German Armed Forces to support international efforts to eliminate chemical weapons in Syria.
Thales has acquired XPI Simulation, one of the UK's most innovative developers of driving simulation technology. XPI is a pioneer in using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions to build and deliver high-fidelity simulated environments. The company specialises in innovative techniques for processing LIDAR data, a technology which maps physical environments in ultra-fine detail using a range of light frequencies, and ray tracing, which generates highly-realistic images by tracing the path of light and simulating its interaction with virtual objects.
XPI designs and manufactures a range of simulator-based driver training systems for customers that include the UK's MoD, British Police Forces, and advanced driver training providers.
Rockwell Collins has unveiled its ProSim ultra contrast projector, providing the visual refinement and reliability to take simulation and training to the next level of realism.
The new projector enhances simulation through an industry-leading native contrast ratio, using patented technology to simultaneously display darker blacks and lighter whites than any other projector on the market, according to the company.
ProSim's new Intensity Management System maintains constant brightness over the lifetime of the projector by adjusting the lamp's power supply to the lamp to compensate for bulb degradation, and keeping maintenance requirements to a minimum.
ProSim's black levels provide improved realism to night vision goggle training and other night scenes without the need for iris or aperture changes. Its sequential contrast of greater than 500,000:1 is achieved along with a night vision contrast greater than 50,000:1.
Demand for the ProSim projector has been driven by needs in the fast jet and helicopter simulation and training markets.
At I/ITSEC 2013 visitors to the Rockwell Collins booth have opportunities to experience ProSim on a large single-screen image driven by six ProSim projectors and dark room night vision goggle simulations using two ProSim projectors.
Rolls-Royce was awarded a $50.7 million MissionCare contract extension by the US DoD to provide continued support for the F405 (ADOUR) engines that power the US Navy's T-45 training aircraft.
The contract extension will continue the MissionCare support the Rolls-Royce has provided the US Navy's training fleet for the past ten years. MissionCare applies commercial POWER BY THE HOUR principles to the unique requirements of the defence industry, to give customers affordable, predictable service costs.
In addition to powering the T-45 GOSHAWK and other military aircraft, the ADOUR engine will also power the HAWK AJTS aircraft, a contender for the USAF T-X trainer programme.
Under the terms of the agreement administered by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Rolls-Royce will provide total inventory control, integrated logistics support and required engineering elements for both the F405 engine and the aircraft gas turbine starting system. The support ranges from on-wing through intermediate and depot level maintenance.
The contract will run through March 2014, providing comprehensive propulsion services to more than 200 aircraft.
Visualisation expert Barco will update the TIGER helicopter simulator display in the Oakey Army Air Base in Queensland, Australia.
By order of the main prime contractor, Thales Australia, Barco is teaming up with simulation display system integrator Real Time Integrators (RTI). The project includes the installation of 20 of projectiondesign's high-end F35 WQXGA projectors and WB2560 image processing systems and is scheduled for completion in early Q2 2014.
In addition to the projectors and image processing systems, Barco and RTI will install new projector mounting systems, updated digital video cabling, networking infrastructure, and RTI's Chronos Optical Edge Blending System and Tempo Multi-Channel Time of Day Luminance Matching System.
Rockwell Collins has unveiled RealFires, a new targeting training solution that uses both real and virtual environments to train users of Rockwell Collins' leading-edge targeting technologies.
RealFires provides realistic day and night targeting simulation, with the flexibility to include a mix of live, artificial intelligence-based and programmed role players. The system is also capable of including remote role players in flying aircraft.
The realism of RealFires is powered by Rockwell Collins' FireStorm Integrated Targeting System, CORE simulation architecture, Rosetta Joint Fires software suite data management solution, StrikeHawk video downlink receiver, and DAGR (Defense Advanced GPS Receiver), along with other Rockwell Collins and sourced content. RealFires can be delivered in solutions ranging from a transportable desktop system to a 360° Rockwell Collins GRIFFIN rear-projected dome display system.
DiSTI, a provider of 3D interactive user interface software and customised training solutions, was awarded a contract by an international customer to build a virtual maintenance trainer for the F-16C Block 52 aircraft. The virtual maintenance trainer will enhance training initiatives of the aircraft while reducing training costs.
The F-16 aircraft first entered service in 1978 for the USAF and quickly evolved into a world-wide multi-role fighter aircraft. Today more than 4,500 are in service in 26 countries, and as a backbone to several defence organisations, the fast and efficient handling of the F-16 to minimise downtime is crucial for mission success. Using the latest technologies to create a virtual maintenance trainer will augment traditional training for aircraft crewmembers and helps ensure the F-16 is always mission ready.
Elbit Systems commissioned its newest full flight simulator (FFS) for an undisclosed Navy's SEA KING naval helicopter aircrews. Elbit will also provide maintenance and support for the FFS for seven years.
The SEA KING Helicopter FFS is a flight and tactical full flight mission simulator for naval commando airlift and anti-submarine warfare operations squadrons. It is designed for SEA KING pilots and observers including initial and periodic training as well as evaluation of new procedures and doctrines.
The simulator is a PC-based system with glass cockpit, collimated visuals and an electro-pneumatic system with six degrees of freedom for the full range of flight operations experience. It incorporates a roll-on-roll-off system, so any relevant platform can be plugged in, such as the cockpit of an Advanced Special Operations Helicopter.
The FFS can simulate various naval warship deck landings, emergencies and night flying with night vision goggles. It is equipped with a rear cabin crew simulator to enable joint training of pilots, system operators and crews under varying flight and operational conditions.
Cubic Defense Systems won a contract in excess of $10 million from the USMC to supply weapon instrumentation that will integrate into the Instrumented-Tactical Engagement Simulation System (I-TESS II).
Cubic will support the design, development, integration, ruggedised prototype, testing and effectiveness evaluation of enhancements to the squad immersive training environment (SITE) and the integration with I-TESS II.
I-TESS II is a fully integrated ground combat training system based on the company’s latest laser-based wireless instrumentation products. The system is used in military operations in urban terrain facilities and non-live fire manoeuvre ranges located at various Marine Corps bases and installations.
Cubic Defense Systems has won a $10 million contract with the US Army Reserves to provide its Engagement Skills Trainer (EST 3000) virtual training system, simulated weapons and services.
EST 3000 trains marksmanship, offensive and defensive collective, and “shoot-don’t shoot” judgmental firing skills. The EST 3000 is a portable system that leverages the training capabilities provided by the EST 2000 US Army-certified system. It will give the U.S. Army Reserves enhanced fundamentals of marksmanship capabilities through immediate feedback efficiency indicators (trigger pressure, pitch, cant) and 3D targets. The system uses high-fidelity, game-engine graphics that provide realism to marksmanship and collective scenarios. This overall simulation capability will allow Reserve Soldiers to increase their training effectiveness with reduced time and cost, and supports the overall Army Reserves training strategy.
Lockheed Martin has received a $113 million contract from the USAF to design, develop, field and sustain aircrew training devices for HH-60G PAVE HAWK search and rescue (SAR) helicopters.
Lockheed will deliver eight HH-60G training simulators, spares and logistics support to the USAF as part of the PAVE HAWK Equivalent Distributive Repeatable Operative Simulators (PEDROS) trainer programme. The simulators will be used to prepare aircrews for the full spectrum of personnel recovery, including combat search and rescue missions in multiple environments.
The HH-60G PEDROS simulator will be embedded with aircrew squadrons, giving them increased access to training and simulation scenarios, improving aircrew readiness and eliminating the need to travel to training facilities. The simulator reduces aircraft maintenance costs, saves flight hours and includes software upgrades and enhancements that increase speed and capability. It is also re-locatable to support long-term deployments.
3D perception introduced the next generation NORTHSTAR AURORA GRP simulator screens. 3D perception has developed a new series of NORTHSTAR AURORA GRP (glassfibre-reinforced plastic) screens.
The NORTHSTAR AURORA is available in a wide range of shapes and sizes, and is an excellent choice for applications with tight floor space or ceiling height requirements.
The screens are delivered with AURORA WarpSync and ChromaSync instrumentation for full integration with the NORTHSTAR ecosystem.
The first installation of the new NORTHSTAR AURORA GRP screen was recently done at Cameron's training centre in Kristiansand, Norway.
The simulator utilises a state-of-the-art 5-channel display system, complete with NORTHSTAR nBox, NORTHSTAR CompactView WUX 42 Simulation Certified Projectors, NORTHSTAR nControl control software and the new instrumented NORTHSTAR AURORA GRP screen. This display system ensures a high quality seamless image, full control during operation, and easy and efficient maintenance procedures.
MetaVR has built a 3D virtual representation of the southern Somalia port city of Kismayo. The high-resolution 3D terrain is populated with hundreds of geographically specific culture models built from ground-level photographs taken on the streets of Kismayo. In addition to these geolocated and photo-specific models of buildings and other structures, several hundred other buildings were modeled by matching the structural footprints visible in the imagery as geotypical models with culturally and architecturally accurate details.
The models are combined with 50 cm per-pixel Digital Globe (GeoEye-1) satellite imagery covering 1,017 sq km of the southern Somalia port city and are blended into 15-meter natural view imagery of all of Somalia with SRTM void filled elevation source data. This virtual terrain was built in MetaVR's round-earth format with MetaVR Terrain Tools for Esri ArcGIS for visualizing in the company’s Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG). For placing persistent cultural features on the terrain, VRSG Scenario Editor was used as part of the terrain workflow. VRSG Scenario Editor was also used to create multiple scenarios that are delivered with the terrain. The Kismayo 3D terrain and the scenarios are demonstrated at I/ITSEC in MetaVR's booth 1249.
MetaVR chose Kismayo as the location for its new virtual 3D environment because the city contains varied terrain representative of important training environments, from a built-up port to dense urban streets to a sparsely populated outer region that includes a commercial airport. This virtual terrain is an entirely self-financed venture by MetaVR.
Less than six months after the Brazilian Army selected MASA SWORD as its constructive simulation software to train its command staff at battalion, brigade, division and army levels, COMBATER, the Brazilian name of the customized version of SWORD, has entered into service for the first time.
At I/ITSEC, TC (Lt.Col.) Sergio Peres of the Simulation Division of the Brazilian Army's Comando de Operações Terrestres (COTER), joined representatives from MASA Group giving an exclusive overview of the country's first full-scale, next generation simulation exercise using COMBATER, powered by SWORD.
Parsons is exhibiting at I/ITSEC 2013. “Parsons is proud to be a participating sponsor at I/ITSEC 2013,” said Mary Ann Hopkins, Parsons Group President. “This conference will be a great opportunity for our team to exchange ideas and best practices with other leaders in the modeling, simulation, and training industry and demonstrate our capabilities in this market.”
This is the fourth consecutive year that Parsons has exhibited at I/ITSEC. The Parsons booth presents several of its programmes, including the Multi-Spectral Sea and Land Target Simulator (MSALTS), Mission Support & Training, and Special Operations Support. Parsons demonstrates expertise in threat weapons systems analysis with systems engineering and integration capabilities to produce a sea and land training program for the US military. Parsons also showcases its commercial and federal cybersecurity services, which span specialty research and product development, consultation, cyber risk and vulnerability assessments, cyber architecture roadmaps, and technology programme management.
At I/ITSEC 2013, Thales is showcasing their impressive range of Thales Training and Simulation solutions. Wherever people are operating in critical environments, Thales' role is to ensure they achieve and maintain the highest possible capability in the shortest possible time, using simulation-based and enhanced-live training solutions. Whether the task is to train helicopter crews, controllers of urban transport networks, submarine crews, or allied ground forces on operations, Thales' innovative solutions are enduring, adaptable, scalable and affordable.
To that end, the Bundeswehr UN Training Centre in Hammelburg carried out training in October 2013 for a total of 24 inspectors from all over the world. The course was designed to prepare specialists for activities in crisis and conflict regions.
During the course at the Army training centre Wildflecken, the inspectors were confronted with realistic, near operational scenarios and have learned to deal with critical situations and to react appropriately.
The first OPCW team was also prepared by the Bundeswehr. The training support is a particularly visible and substantial contribution of the German Armed Forces to support international efforts to eliminate chemical weapons in Syria.
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Thales has acquired XPI Simulation, one of the UK's most innovative developers of driving simulation technology. XPI is a pioneer in using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions to build and deliver high-fidelity simulated environments. The company specialises in innovative techniques for processing LIDAR data, a technology which maps physical environments in ultra-fine detail using a range of light frequencies, and ray tracing, which generates highly-realistic images by tracing the path of light and simulating its interaction with virtual objects.
XPI designs and manufactures a range of simulator-based driver training systems for customers that include the UK's MoD, British Police Forces, and advanced driver training providers.
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Rockwell Collins has unveiled its ProSim ultra contrast projector, providing the visual refinement and reliability to take simulation and training to the next level of realism.
The new projector enhances simulation through an industry-leading native contrast ratio, using patented technology to simultaneously display darker blacks and lighter whites than any other projector on the market, according to the company.
ProSim's new Intensity Management System maintains constant brightness over the lifetime of the projector by adjusting the lamp's power supply to the lamp to compensate for bulb degradation, and keeping maintenance requirements to a minimum.
ProSim's black levels provide improved realism to night vision goggle training and other night scenes without the need for iris or aperture changes. Its sequential contrast of greater than 500,000:1 is achieved along with a night vision contrast greater than 50,000:1.
Demand for the ProSim projector has been driven by needs in the fast jet and helicopter simulation and training markets.
At I/ITSEC 2013 visitors to the Rockwell Collins booth have opportunities to experience ProSim on a large single-screen image driven by six ProSim projectors and dark room night vision goggle simulations using two ProSim projectors.
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Rolls-Royce was awarded a $50.7 million MissionCare contract extension by the US DoD to provide continued support for the F405 (ADOUR) engines that power the US Navy's T-45 training aircraft.
The contract extension will continue the MissionCare support the Rolls-Royce has provided the US Navy's training fleet for the past ten years. MissionCare applies commercial POWER BY THE HOUR principles to the unique requirements of the defence industry, to give customers affordable, predictable service costs.
In addition to powering the T-45 GOSHAWK and other military aircraft, the ADOUR engine will also power the HAWK AJTS aircraft, a contender for the USAF T-X trainer programme.
Under the terms of the agreement administered by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Rolls-Royce will provide total inventory control, integrated logistics support and required engineering elements for both the F405 engine and the aircraft gas turbine starting system. The support ranges from on-wing through intermediate and depot level maintenance.
The contract will run through March 2014, providing comprehensive propulsion services to more than 200 aircraft.
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Visualisation expert Barco will update the TIGER helicopter simulator display in the Oakey Army Air Base in Queensland, Australia.
By order of the main prime contractor, Thales Australia, Barco is teaming up with simulation display system integrator Real Time Integrators (RTI). The project includes the installation of 20 of projectiondesign's high-end F35 WQXGA projectors and WB2560 image processing systems and is scheduled for completion in early Q2 2014.
In addition to the projectors and image processing systems, Barco and RTI will install new projector mounting systems, updated digital video cabling, networking infrastructure, and RTI's Chronos Optical Edge Blending System and Tempo Multi-Channel Time of Day Luminance Matching System.
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Rockwell Collins has unveiled RealFires, a new targeting training solution that uses both real and virtual environments to train users of Rockwell Collins' leading-edge targeting technologies.
RealFires provides realistic day and night targeting simulation, with the flexibility to include a mix of live, artificial intelligence-based and programmed role players. The system is also capable of including remote role players in flying aircraft.
The realism of RealFires is powered by Rockwell Collins' FireStorm Integrated Targeting System, CORE simulation architecture, Rosetta Joint Fires software suite data management solution, StrikeHawk video downlink receiver, and DAGR (Defense Advanced GPS Receiver), along with other Rockwell Collins and sourced content. RealFires can be delivered in solutions ranging from a transportable desktop system to a 360° Rockwell Collins GRIFFIN rear-projected dome display system.
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DiSTI, a provider of 3D interactive user interface software and customised training solutions, was awarded a contract by an international customer to build a virtual maintenance trainer for the F-16C Block 52 aircraft. The virtual maintenance trainer will enhance training initiatives of the aircraft while reducing training costs.
The F-16 aircraft first entered service in 1978 for the USAF and quickly evolved into a world-wide multi-role fighter aircraft. Today more than 4,500 are in service in 26 countries, and as a backbone to several defence organisations, the fast and efficient handling of the F-16 to minimise downtime is crucial for mission success. Using the latest technologies to create a virtual maintenance trainer will augment traditional training for aircraft crewmembers and helps ensure the F-16 is always mission ready.
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Elbit Systems commissioned its newest full flight simulator (FFS) for an undisclosed Navy's SEA KING naval helicopter aircrews. Elbit will also provide maintenance and support for the FFS for seven years.
The SEA KING Helicopter FFS is a flight and tactical full flight mission simulator for naval commando airlift and anti-submarine warfare operations squadrons. It is designed for SEA KING pilots and observers including initial and periodic training as well as evaluation of new procedures and doctrines.
The simulator is a PC-based system with glass cockpit, collimated visuals and an electro-pneumatic system with six degrees of freedom for the full range of flight operations experience. It incorporates a roll-on-roll-off system, so any relevant platform can be plugged in, such as the cockpit of an Advanced Special Operations Helicopter.
The FFS can simulate various naval warship deck landings, emergencies and night flying with night vision goggles. It is equipped with a rear cabin crew simulator to enable joint training of pilots, system operators and crews under varying flight and operational conditions.
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Cubic Defense Systems won a contract in excess of $10 million from the USMC to supply weapon instrumentation that will integrate into the Instrumented-Tactical Engagement Simulation System (I-TESS II).
Cubic will support the design, development, integration, ruggedised prototype, testing and effectiveness evaluation of enhancements to the squad immersive training environment (SITE) and the integration with I-TESS II.
I-TESS II is a fully integrated ground combat training system based on the company’s latest laser-based wireless instrumentation products. The system is used in military operations in urban terrain facilities and non-live fire manoeuvre ranges located at various Marine Corps bases and installations.
***
Cubic Defense Systems has won a $10 million contract with the US Army Reserves to provide its Engagement Skills Trainer (EST 3000) virtual training system, simulated weapons and services.
EST 3000 trains marksmanship, offensive and defensive collective, and “shoot-don’t shoot” judgmental firing skills. The EST 3000 is a portable system that leverages the training capabilities provided by the EST 2000 US Army-certified system. It will give the U.S. Army Reserves enhanced fundamentals of marksmanship capabilities through immediate feedback efficiency indicators (trigger pressure, pitch, cant) and 3D targets. The system uses high-fidelity, game-engine graphics that provide realism to marksmanship and collective scenarios. This overall simulation capability will allow Reserve Soldiers to increase their training effectiveness with reduced time and cost, and supports the overall Army Reserves training strategy.
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Lockheed Martin has received a $113 million contract from the USAF to design, develop, field and sustain aircrew training devices for HH-60G PAVE HAWK search and rescue (SAR) helicopters.
Lockheed will deliver eight HH-60G training simulators, spares and logistics support to the USAF as part of the PAVE HAWK Equivalent Distributive Repeatable Operative Simulators (PEDROS) trainer programme. The simulators will be used to prepare aircrews for the full spectrum of personnel recovery, including combat search and rescue missions in multiple environments.
The HH-60G PEDROS simulator will be embedded with aircrew squadrons, giving them increased access to training and simulation scenarios, improving aircrew readiness and eliminating the need to travel to training facilities. The simulator reduces aircraft maintenance costs, saves flight hours and includes software upgrades and enhancements that increase speed and capability. It is also re-locatable to support long-term deployments.
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3D perception introduced the next generation NORTHSTAR AURORA GRP simulator screens. 3D perception has developed a new series of NORTHSTAR AURORA GRP (glassfibre-reinforced plastic) screens.
The NORTHSTAR AURORA is available in a wide range of shapes and sizes, and is an excellent choice for applications with tight floor space or ceiling height requirements.
The screens are delivered with AURORA WarpSync and ChromaSync instrumentation for full integration with the NORTHSTAR ecosystem.
The first installation of the new NORTHSTAR AURORA GRP screen was recently done at Cameron's training centre in Kristiansand, Norway.
The simulator utilises a state-of-the-art 5-channel display system, complete with NORTHSTAR nBox, NORTHSTAR CompactView WUX 42 Simulation Certified Projectors, NORTHSTAR nControl control software and the new instrumented NORTHSTAR AURORA GRP screen. This display system ensures a high quality seamless image, full control during operation, and easy and efficient maintenance procedures.
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MetaVR has built a 3D virtual representation of the southern Somalia port city of Kismayo. The high-resolution 3D terrain is populated with hundreds of geographically specific culture models built from ground-level photographs taken on the streets of Kismayo. In addition to these geolocated and photo-specific models of buildings and other structures, several hundred other buildings were modeled by matching the structural footprints visible in the imagery as geotypical models with culturally and architecturally accurate details.
The models are combined with 50 cm per-pixel Digital Globe (GeoEye-1) satellite imagery covering 1,017 sq km of the southern Somalia port city and are blended into 15-meter natural view imagery of all of Somalia with SRTM void filled elevation source data. This virtual terrain was built in MetaVR's round-earth format with MetaVR Terrain Tools for Esri ArcGIS for visualizing in the company’s Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG). For placing persistent cultural features on the terrain, VRSG Scenario Editor was used as part of the terrain workflow. VRSG Scenario Editor was also used to create multiple scenarios that are delivered with the terrain. The Kismayo 3D terrain and the scenarios are demonstrated at I/ITSEC in MetaVR's booth 1249.
MetaVR chose Kismayo as the location for its new virtual 3D environment because the city contains varied terrain representative of important training environments, from a built-up port to dense urban streets to a sparsely populated outer region that includes a commercial airport. This virtual terrain is an entirely self-financed venture by MetaVR.
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Less than six months after the Brazilian Army selected MASA SWORD as its constructive simulation software to train its command staff at battalion, brigade, division and army levels, COMBATER, the Brazilian name of the customized version of SWORD, has entered into service for the first time.
At I/ITSEC, TC (Lt.Col.) Sergio Peres of the Simulation Division of the Brazilian Army's Comando de Operações Terrestres (COTER), joined representatives from MASA Group giving an exclusive overview of the country's first full-scale, next generation simulation exercise using COMBATER, powered by SWORD.
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Parsons is exhibiting at I/ITSEC 2013. “Parsons is proud to be a participating sponsor at I/ITSEC 2013,” said Mary Ann Hopkins, Parsons Group President. “This conference will be a great opportunity for our team to exchange ideas and best practices with other leaders in the modeling, simulation, and training industry and demonstrate our capabilities in this market.”
This is the fourth consecutive year that Parsons has exhibited at I/ITSEC. The Parsons booth presents several of its programmes, including the Multi-Spectral Sea and Land Target Simulator (MSALTS), Mission Support & Training, and Special Operations Support. Parsons demonstrates expertise in threat weapons systems analysis with systems engineering and integration capabilities to produce a sea and land training program for the US military. Parsons also showcases its commercial and federal cybersecurity services, which span specialty research and product development, consultation, cyber risk and vulnerability assessments, cyber architecture roadmaps, and technology programme management.
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At I/ITSEC 2013, Thales is showcasing their impressive range of Thales Training and Simulation solutions. Wherever people are operating in critical environments, Thales' role is to ensure they achieve and maintain the highest possible capability in the shortest possible time, using simulation-based and enhanced-live training solutions. Whether the task is to train helicopter crews, controllers of urban transport networks, submarine crews, or allied ground forces on operations, Thales' innovative solutions are enduring, adaptable, scalable and affordable.
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I/ITSEC 2013: Elbit Systems Presents a Wide Array of Next Generation Solutions
Elbit Systems demonstrates advanced Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) products and scenarios spanning air, naval and land applications alongside a full spectrum of simulation capabilities emphasising tactical and headquarters training solutions at I/ITSEC 2013. Elbit Systems features a wide array of its cutting-edge training and simulation solutions alongside unique next-generation training solutions and concepts at booth 158.
At the show, the company presents a full spectrum of simulation capabilities, emphasizing joint live training, Tactical and Headquarters training solutions, HLS training solutions as well as the Elbit fighter aircraft Mission Training Center currently in operational use by the Israeli Air Force.
Based on decades of accumulated, across-the-board experience in C4I, sensors, ISR and other key technologies, Elbit Systems, reinforced with the legacy assets of BVR Systems, answers the need for training transformation that meets customers' growing demand for full spectrum, joint-operation training missions. Elbit Systems' simulation solutions currently support several leading defense forces around the world.
Based on highly advanced simulation technology, the system features decision making simulators, control room training, and debrief capabilities. With its robust simulation infrastructure, the HLS2 presents comprehensive large scale urban arenas with a full range of factors affecting how the applicable situation evolves. Featuring high fidelity representation, the system generates realistic experiences with detailed accuracy in all aspects. This capability is displayed by Multimedia.
Elbit Systems is an international defence electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs throughout the world. The company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and military communications systems and radios. The company also focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms, developing new technologies for defence, homeland security and commercial aviation applications and providing a range of support services.
At the show, the company presents a full spectrum of simulation capabilities, emphasizing joint live training, Tactical and Headquarters training solutions, HLS training solutions as well as the Elbit fighter aircraft Mission Training Center currently in operational use by the Israeli Air Force.
Based on decades of accumulated, across-the-board experience in C4I, sensors, ISR and other key technologies, Elbit Systems, reinforced with the legacy assets of BVR Systems, answers the need for training transformation that meets customers' growing demand for full spectrum, joint-operation training missions. Elbit Systems' simulation solutions currently support several leading defense forces around the world.
Air and Naval
Elbit Systems is demonstrating live and virtual training systems training in a joint simulated constructive arena. The system highlights the capabilities of actual and simulated sensors, on-board operational platforms to train with constructive entities that are shared with advanced ground-based training systems. The Air-Sea battle LVC solution demonstrated by Elbit provides an affordable platform for complex joint forces training. |
| Elbit Systems EVA & Targo HMA (Photo: Elbit Systems) |
Land
Elbit Systems is demonstrating the complete operational cycle from target acquisition through C4I target management to target engagement, the demonstrated Elbit land LVC solutions connect operational UAS and C4I systems with Elbit live training solutions and tactical training solutions, all sharing an advanced constructive arena.Tactical and HQ Training
For maintaining and enhancing tactical skills, Elbit Systems' tactical and collective team trainers are ideal. Combining cutting edge tactical battlefield simulation with actual C4I systems, our advanced concepts adapt to training for high intensity conflicts (HIC) and low intensity conflicts (LIC) scenarios including urban warfare and counter-terror operations as well as any OOTW (Operations Other Then War) and HLS scenarios. |
| Elbit Systems Tactical Battle Group Trainer (TBT) (Photo: Elbit Systems) |
Homeland Security Simulation System (HLS2)
The HLS2 provides a complete, virtual and constructive training tool for HLS organizations focused on command and control of security events and crisis management. It enables multidisciplinary training for emergency medical support (EMS), search and rescue, firefighters, rescue and NBCR teams, sensitive infrastructure management and other HLS scenarios.Based on highly advanced simulation technology, the system features decision making simulators, control room training, and debrief capabilities. With its robust simulation infrastructure, the HLS2 presents comprehensive large scale urban arenas with a full range of factors affecting how the applicable situation evolves. Featuring high fidelity representation, the system generates realistic experiences with detailed accuracy in all aspects. This capability is displayed by Multimedia.
Elbit Systems is an international defence electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs throughout the world. The company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and military communications systems and radios. The company also focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms, developing new technologies for defence, homeland security and commercial aviation applications and providing a range of support services.
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I/ITSEC 2013: L-3 Link Opens C-17 Training System
L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) opened and is supporting a new C-17 Training System (TS) site at Stewart Air National Guard Base (Stewart ANGB) in Newburgh, NY/USA. L-3 Link will support the training of 105th Airlift Wing C-17 pilots, loadmasters and maintenance engine run technicians. Annually, L-3 Link – prime contractor for the USAF’s C-17 TS programme – will deliver more than 360 courses and support 550 simulator training missions at Stewart ANGB.
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| L-3 Link's C-17 Loadmaster Trainer (Photo: L-3 Link) |
L-3 Link instructors will give Stewart ANGB’s 105th Airlift Wing pilots, loadmasters and maintenance engine-run technicians refresher, upgrade and currency training using classroom and hands-on operations training in a realistic C-17 Weapon Systems Trainer and a C-17 Loadmaster Station Trainer. L-3 Link and C-17 TS team member AAI will provide contractor logistics support and maintenance of the site’s training devices.
The C-17 TS is one of the largest aircrew training systems within the USAF’s Air Mobility Command, with aircrew and maintenance training conducted at 12 installations in the US and one at the Royal Australian Air Force Base in Amberley, Australia. Annually, the C-17 TS trains more than 1,500 pilots and loadmasters using 23 variants of aircrew and maintenance training devices.
Air Force plans currently call for L-3 Link to open additional C-17 TS sites during 2014 at Memphis Air National Guard Base in Memphis, TN/USA and Martinsburg Air National Guard Base in Martinsburg, WV/USA.
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I/ITSEC 2013: Simlat Training and Simulation News
Simlat was selected to provide an advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Training and Simulation Classroom to support the Northland Community and Technical College Imagery Analysis (IA) programme in Thief River Falls, MN/USA.
The Imagery Analysis programme was developed through a Department of Labor grant and will be offered tuition free for the life of the grant. The programmes will prepare students to manage the tasking, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (TPED) process, and conduct end-to-end Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) operations. Students will acquire a variety of skills ranging from UAS general knowledge to a precise depiction of the imagery objective and they will receive hands-on training varying from still satellite imagery to Full Motion Video UAS derived imagery.
Simlat is providing 26 Trainee Stations to the Training & Simulation Center that are based on a variant of Simlat’s IMPACT (ISR Multi-Purpose Advanced Classroom Trainer) product. IMPACT is focused on various GEOINT applications and supports frontal instruction, courses and training activities as well as curriculum planning and development and performance analysis of training sessions.
IMPACT runs a wide range of mission scenarios that familiarizes students with civil and commercial applications of UAS and Imagery Analysis, such as emergencies, weather, infrastructure monitoring, fire-fighting, HLS and agriculture. The Training Center will be delivered fully to Northland by the beginning of 2014.
Simlat UAS was selected by ING Robotic Aviation to provide its UAS training systems, including the C-STAR and SPOT systems, to support Canadore College’s new UAV operator’s course in North Bay, ON/Canada.
ISR Training & Simulation systems will also be part of the first UAV operator’s training programme in Ontario, Canada. ING Robotic Aviation provided curriculum design and training system recommendations and will also provide instructors for the course.
Simlat was furthermore selected to provide UAS Training & Simulation systems – including the ASTRUM Aerostat and additional ISR Operations solutions – to Summit Systems, a Czech Republic provider of solutions in the Homeland Security (HLS) and unmanned fields. Simlat’s training systems will provide a high fidelity training solution for Aerostat pilots and payload operators, including simulation of platform, payload, weather and environment.
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I/ITSEC 2013: Meggitt Commissions $4.5 Million of Live Fire Ranges in Kuwait
Meggitt Training Systems has installed and commissioned a new live fire law enforcement range at Mubarrak Al Kabeer in Kuwait, the first new Police Governorates headquarters. The Governorate plans ten identical installations across the country, including the Al Jahra tactical range, for which Meggitt has already won the contract. Concurrently, Meggitt is completing the installation of the largest multiple range complex in Kuwait at the new Police Training College, bringing new levels of tactical realism into an urban area training setting.
Under these orders, Meggitt is delivering more than 100 stationary and mobile targetry mechanisms and multiple sophisticated control units valued in excess of $4.5 million. Equipment will be installed by the end of 2013.
The new Police Governorate Headquarters range features multiple lanes for greater training capacity and overall range efficiency. Moving targets are controlled wirelessly through a range operator, enabling training scenarios to be focused on an individual lane or set for a comprehensive group.
With systems already installed with the Kuwait Army, the National Guard and at Kuwait’s only commercial live firing complex, Meggitt Training Systems is the largest supplier of live fire ranges and small arms trainer simulators to Kuwait.
Ronald Vadas, President of Meggitt Training Systems, commented: “It is a privilege to be the supplier of choice in Kuwait. This award increases Meggitt’s regional presence, furthers efficient operation and maintenance to the area, and underscores our commitment to support the professionalism of Kuwait’s Armed Forces and Security Services.”
Meggitt Training Systems supports installations across the Middle East region from Abu Dhabi. Meggitt’s world-class design of ranges and simulator systems aids training skill development for militaries and security organizations worldwide. By immersing users in realistic engagement scenarios, skills are improved in marksmanship, judgment and accuracy for greater real-world response. Similar systems are in service with Armed Forces and security services in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Egypt.
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I/ITSEC 2013: Barco and projectiondesign Showing Portfolio of Projectors and Visual Display Systems
At I/ITSEC 2013, Barco and projectiondesign are exhibiting one of the world's most comprehensive portfolios of projectors and visual display systems for training and simulation at booth2535.
Together, they are one of the leaders in industry in the design, development, manufacture and deployment of turnkey, low-risk display systems comprising LCoS and DLP simulation projectors, front- and rear-projected domes, collimated display systems, precise auto alignment tools, and a variety of custom screens for any simulation application.
Barco at I/ITSEC is introducing the Barco F50, Barco's latest training and simulation projector. Furthermore, the FS35 IR and SIM 7Q HC projectors delliver some of the highest realism for night vision googles applications in flight, maritime and ground warfare simulation.
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| The projectiondesign FS35 IR series features some the world’s highest resolution and is one of the world's brightest LED projectors for unprecedented day, night and IR stimulated simulation. (Photo: Barco) |
Barco's new FL33 and FL35 LED projectors produce the brightest, flawless images for the lowest total cost of ownership thanks to energy-efficient operation, elimination of lamps and long life.
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| Barco's new projectiondesign FL33 (Photo: Barco) |
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