Elbit Systems, an acknowledged leader in the field, builds on over three decades of experience in training and simulation programmes and offers comprehensive solutions that have the unique advantage of being based on actual, operational systems that the company develops, manufactures and supplies.
Elbit Systems (prime contractor) developed and delivered the new Lavi Ground Based Training System (GBTS) centre together with Alenia Aermacchi (Finmeccanica Group), CAE, and Selex ES (Finmeccanica Group), following a selection by TOR Advanced Flight Training, which is responsible of the Israel Air Force (IAF) trainer aircraft. Elbit Systems will provide the GBTS centre with logistics services for the next 20 years.
With the introduction of the M346 trainer, more emphasis is being given to ground-based training in the IAF flight school's advanced training phases, for both fighter pilots and Weapon Systems Operators (WSO's). The GBTS consists of two Full Mission Simulators (FMS) and two Operational Flight Simulators (OFS), all linked together, offering an experience which is almost identical to real flight. Both pilots and WSOs will undergo training ranging from basic familiarity with the aircraft to the highest level of combat flight competence. This training will be performed based upon a new innovative concept where a high percentage of the syllabus is being practiced at the GBTS, with the trainees visiting the GTBS on a daily basis. The GBTS, which serves as the training Centre of Excellence, is based on Elbit’s SKYBREAKER concept and technology, previously known as the Mission Training Center (MTC), and will enable flight school cadets, as well as graduate pilots and WSOs, to practice unusual and in-flight emergency procedures, and at a more advanced level, to simulate complex combat scenarios in single aircraft or as part of a formation.
In other news, Elbit Systems has recently provided ST Electronics with a Cyber Security Simulator, enabling users, individually or as a group, to locate, respond and prevent cyber-attacks, while experiencing simulated network protection conditions. The simulator also presents various network protection scenarios, conduct follow-up debriefing and evaluate the results.
Elbit Systems (prime contractor) developed and delivered the new Lavi Ground Based Training System (GBTS) centre together with Alenia Aermacchi (Finmeccanica Group), CAE, and Selex ES (Finmeccanica Group), following a selection by TOR Advanced Flight Training, which is responsible of the Israel Air Force (IAF) trainer aircraft. Elbit Systems will provide the GBTS centre with logistics services for the next 20 years.
With the introduction of the M346 trainer, more emphasis is being given to ground-based training in the IAF flight school's advanced training phases, for both fighter pilots and Weapon Systems Operators (WSO's). The GBTS consists of two Full Mission Simulators (FMS) and two Operational Flight Simulators (OFS), all linked together, offering an experience which is almost identical to real flight. Both pilots and WSOs will undergo training ranging from basic familiarity with the aircraft to the highest level of combat flight competence. This training will be performed based upon a new innovative concept where a high percentage of the syllabus is being practiced at the GBTS, with the trainees visiting the GTBS on a daily basis. The GBTS, which serves as the training Centre of Excellence, is based on Elbit’s SKYBREAKER concept and technology, previously known as the Mission Training Center (MTC), and will enable flight school cadets, as well as graduate pilots and WSOs, to practice unusual and in-flight emergency procedures, and at a more advanced level, to simulate complex combat scenarios in single aircraft or as part of a formation.
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| Ugo Vinti, General Manager, Chief Business Officer, Alenia Aermacchi (left) and Yoram Shmueli, General Manager, Elbit Systems' Aerospace Division opening the new Israel Air Force Flight Training Centre. (Photos: Elbit Systems) |
In other news, Elbit Systems has recently provided ST Electronics with a Cyber Security Simulator, enabling users, individually or as a group, to locate, respond and prevent cyber-attacks, while experiencing simulated network protection conditions. The simulator also presents various network protection scenarios, conduct follow-up debriefing and evaluate the results.
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| Elbit Systems Cyber Security Simulator |
For more information, please see MILITARY TECHNOLOGY 12/2014, available at I/ITSEC 2014 on booth #773.