Cubic receives Italian Army training award

Cubic Defense Applications will provide equipment to enhance the Italian Army’s full spectrum training capacity under a $6.5 million follow-on option announced on 6 January.

Under the contract, Cubic will supply a home station training resource consisting of Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) and Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (CIED) kits to the Italian Army’s combat regiments in 16 locations throughout Italy.

Dave Schmitz, president, Cubic Defense Applications, said: ‘This contract is further evidence of the  Italian Army’s trust and confidence in Cubic’s ability to produce effective and efficient training products for their soldiers – solidifying our position as the Italian Army’s training system vendor of choice.

‘The training systems provide a capability for the Italian Army to implement and experience realistic training at home station and thereby further enhance their readiness.’

MILES solutions enable soldiers to rehearse combat skills and learn from their mistakes safely in a battlefield setting. These devices are used during live force-on-force training events, and provide the critical real-time feedback for forces to achieve and sustain mission readiness with realistic weapon simulation and casualty assessment accuracy for vehicles and fixed structures.

The CIED kits offer realistic detection and reaction training against IED threats. The kits consist of wireless and manual tripwires and control devices to simulate an IED threat.