Elbit Systems Limited announced at I/ITSEC 2014 in Orlando, Florida this week the emergence of a constructive Artillery Tactical Trainer (ATT), which is soon to enter service with the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).
Describing the system as “a complete virtual-constructive and networked solution for force-on-force training of field artillery gun crews ranging from individual weapons to multiple battalion formations,” the ATT allows artillery units to prepare for current and future battlefield challenges, effectively and affordably.
The mobile simulator allows effective training of joint fire real-time decision making – anyplace, anytime – by connecting to the operational C4I and communications backbone of ‘live’ weapons and platforms.
“It is the latest addition to our family of embedded, independent and appended simulation and training solutions for land warfare platforms," said Alon Afik, VP Training and Simulation Business Line at Elbit Systems Aerospace Division.
The simulator incorporates a wide variety of computer generated forces – both friendly and hostile in nature – and accurate models of C4I systems, weapons, munitions and fire control units, embedded in an easily transportable shelter. The system also inegrates seamlessly with existing target acquisition and range determination systems such as Elbit’s own ATLAS LT and the Skylark I unmanned aerial system (UAS).
According to Afik, the simulation system’s principal advantages are twofold: “Firstly, the virtual-constructive training system delivers a realistic and immersive simulation that reduces training costs to an absolute minimum, while enabling artillery crews, teams, batteries and regiments to significantly increase their operational readiness. Secondly, through its use of modular interfaces, gateways and datalinks, the ATT provides a highly flexible and scalable solution that can easily be adapted or reconfigured to meet specific customer requirements and infrastructures. This is perhaps one of the most important considerations for modern armies as the technological capabilities of field artillery continue to evolve.”
Describing the system as “a complete virtual-constructive and networked solution for force-on-force training of field artillery gun crews ranging from individual weapons to multiple battalion formations,” the ATT allows artillery units to prepare for current and future battlefield challenges, effectively and affordably.
The mobile simulator allows effective training of joint fire real-time decision making – anyplace, anytime – by connecting to the operational C4I and communications backbone of ‘live’ weapons and platforms.
“It is the latest addition to our family of embedded, independent and appended simulation and training solutions for land warfare platforms," said Alon Afik, VP Training and Simulation Business Line at Elbit Systems Aerospace Division.
The simulator incorporates a wide variety of computer generated forces – both friendly and hostile in nature – and accurate models of C4I systems, weapons, munitions and fire control units, embedded in an easily transportable shelter. The system also inegrates seamlessly with existing target acquisition and range determination systems such as Elbit’s own ATLAS LT and the Skylark I unmanned aerial system (UAS).
According to Afik, the simulation system’s principal advantages are twofold: “Firstly, the virtual-constructive training system delivers a realistic and immersive simulation that reduces training costs to an absolute minimum, while enabling artillery crews, teams, batteries and regiments to significantly increase their operational readiness. Secondly, through its use of modular interfaces, gateways and datalinks, the ATT provides a highly flexible and scalable solution that can easily be adapted or reconfigured to meet specific customer requirements and infrastructures. This is perhaps one of the most important considerations for modern armies as the technological capabilities of field artillery continue to evolve.”
TIm Mahon