I-MILES replacement moves forward

19th November 2020 - 09:23 GMT | by Trevor Nash in Holsworthy

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Replacement for existing US Army system for collective live training 'has the potential to be a huge programme', says PEO STRI

During a recent webinar hosted by the US National Training Systems Association, the US Army revealed the status of its Instrumented – Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (I-MILES) replacement requirement.

I-MILES is a laser-based Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) that is used for collective live training.

‘Current systems are too costly to maintain and nearing the end of their life,’ said Karen Saunders, Programme Executive Officer for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI). She added that ‘this has the potential to be a huge programme'.

Bearing mind that I-MILES and its forerunner, MILES, are in use with the US Army, USMC and scores

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