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IT2EC 2022: 4GD to deliver smart urban warfare training targets to the British Army

28th April 2022 - 10:32 GMT | by Norbert Neumann in London

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4GD SimStriker smart target. (Photo: 4GD)

Intelligent training adversary will add a layer of tactical performance analysis to the SmartFacility currently operated by the British Army.

Immersive close combat training technology company 4GD has been awarded a contract to supply its SimStriker smart urban warfare training target to the British Army’s 16 Air Assault Brigade in Colchester.

The British Army will receive ten smart targets, marking the first delivery of SimStriker by 4GD.

While 4GD grapples with the global microchip supply shortage that imposes challenges in delivering contracts across the whole industry, the British Army is expected to begin training its soldiers on the SimStrikers before the end of this year, 4GD operations director Matthew Harrison told Shephard on 27 April during IT²EC 2022

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