Cubic tailors mortar simulator for the US Army
The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
The contract included a significant investment in extending the life of British Army training capability. (Photo: Saab)
Saab will provide support for the UK MoD’s live simulation systems though ILT-D under a three-year deal valued at £60 million (US$76 million). The deal will feature an option to extend the contract until 2030.
ILT-D, which will replace the previous DFWES (Direct Fire Weapon Effect Simulator) contract, is an appended precision laser based tactical engagement system for vehicles, armoured platforms, heavy weapon systems and anti-tank weapons.
It has been used in force-on-force exercises as part of collective training. It simulates and records the effects of weapon engagements on vehicles and enables realistic and challenging training. Saab told Shephard on 10 April at IT2EC
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The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
The company will operate in two new locations in the coming years to better support US services.
This type of tool provides more realistic training easing the incorporation of new scenarios that accurately represent the threats of the battlefield.
The Engineering Corps has been conducting individual instruction using FLAIM Systems’ Sweeper and should start collective deployments in 2025.
The next-generation platform is motion-compatible and can be used in OTW and NVG applications.
The system can be used to prepare soldiers for both drone offensive operations and CUAS missions.