Cubic tailors mortar simulator for the US Army
The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
Units from the US Navy conducted a Fleet Synthetic Training-Joint (FST-J) exercise with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) units in February, the US Navy announced on 3 March.
The FST-J is a computer-based training exercise that allows geographically separated units to collaborate in an operationally and tactically demanding environment. This latest FST-J 16-71 exercise was specifically focused on ballistic missile defence (BMD) training for JMSDF ships and forward-deployed ships to the US 7th fleet.
USS Curtis Wilbur, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, deployed in Sasebo, Japan, to coordinate training with Japan's Kong-class destroyer, Myoko, as part of the exercise. Teams on both ships exchanged operational integrated air and missile defence, anti-submarine warfare and surface warfare defence information for tactical training.
Capt Adam Aycock, commanding officer, USS Shiloh (CG 67) and BMD commander, CTF 70, said: ‘FST-J is designed to test our tactics, techniques and procedures against possible threats and ensure Japanese and US forces are well versed and experienced in executing [them].
'The collaboration required to plan and execute an event like FST-J strengthens relationships and helps break down barriers, while the execution...makes the interoperability between the US-Japanese team more effective, efficient and lethal.'
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.
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The next-generation platform is motion-compatible and can be used in OTW and NVG applications.
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