• Defence Notes

  Russian aero engine manufacturer looks to integrate AI into production process

  25th June 2020

  Rostec company United Engine Corporation (UEC) is working with Russian-Finnish industrial software specialist Zyfra to blend AI into production of Russian military aircraft engines. The …

• Training

  USN sim updates generate rich pickings

  26th June 2020

  Although new platforms generate millions of dollars in revenue for the T&S; industry, the real money comes from updates to the synthetic training equipment (STE) …

• Land Warfare

  Arquus launches ARMIS range through e-xpo

  8th June 2020

  Arquus launched its e-xpo interactive showroom on 8 June as a response to the cancellation of the Eurosatory 2020 show. On the first day of …

• Land Warfare

  Digital twin rides to the rescue for IDF autonomous vehicle training

  12th June 2020

  As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue to go robotic, with some autonomous fighting systems already operational and others under development, planners and frontline troops …

• Training

  UK trials platoon collective VR - again

  12th March 2020

  Following last year’s VR in Land Training (VRLT) trials, conducted by the British Army between January and May in conjunction with BISim, the UK MoD …

• Training

  D3A team demos mortar simulator

  25th March 2020

  The concept of creating a single simulator to train the complete mortar team has been an idea that has intrigued the military for many years. …

• Training

  BISim, DiSTI sign agreement

  13th January 2020

  DiSTI Corporation has expanded its software VAR contract portfolio to include Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) under an agreement announced on 13 January. Under the agreement …

• Training

  Australia invests in training equipment

  12th March 2020

  The Australian Department of Defence is intensifying its efforts to improve how armed forces personnel are trained, with the award to Raytheon Australia of a …

• Training

  MASA delivers SWORD to Spanish Army

  10th February 2020

  MASA Group has delivered its SWORD constructive simulation software for the Spanish Army’s National Training Centre under a contract announced on 10 February. The contract …

• Training

  Dignitas Technologies awarded training systems support

  10th January 2020

  Dignitas Technologies has received an IDIQ contract from the US Naval Air Warfare Center to provide total life cycle support for US Navy training systems. …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2019: Bohemia announces first VBS4 customers in training community

  11th December 2019

  Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is seeking to further develop usage of its VBS4 system into existing users of its VBS3 architecture following the announcement of …

• Training

  BISim to launch VBS4

  22nd October 2019

  Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is set to launch the latest iteration of its highly successful Virtual Battlespace visualisation product, VBS4, planning to unveil the system …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2019: Epic Games exploring military simulation market

  3rd December 2019

  Perhaps better known in wider society for its successes in the commercial gaming sector, Epic Games’ decision to exhibit in Orlando is one that is …

• Training

  Kongsberg and BISim team for Protector training

  27th September 2019

  Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) have announced the signing of a framework agreement to jointly develop simulation solutions for the …

• Training

  US NAWCAD selects JF Taylor

  12th November 2019

  JF Taylor has been awarded a $109.4 million contract for the development of simulation systems and software to support training activities as well as acquisition development …

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  T-80

  The T-80, or TRV-80, is a rotary-wing cargo-carrying UAV from Malloy Aeronautics. It is mainly branded as a UAV that allows users to test and evaluate ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators, Land: tactical engagement simulators

  VBS Blue IG

  At I/ITSEC 2017, Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) unveiled a new simulation technology to help international militaries train for operations. VBS Blue IG, an upgrade from the ...

• Subsystems: software, Subsystems: hardware

  SimITAR Force

  SimITAR Force is a high-end desktop computer built in collaboration with Bohemia Interactive Simulations to optimise software-driven training scenarios.  The SimITAR Force features the ASUS ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  T-400

  The T-400, or TRV-400, is an electrically powered cargo-carrying UAV manufactured by Malloy Aeronautics. It is designed to carry up to 180kg of cargo autonomously and has ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  T-650

  Debuted at DSEI 2021, the T-650, or T650, is a multi-role quadcopter UAS manufactured by BAE Systems in collaboration with Malloy Aeronautics.  The electric-powered platform produces ...

• Land: infantry weapon simulators

  MSET-CT

  Used by active-duty US Army and USN units, the night-vision-capable Military Skills Engagement Trainer – Classroom Trainer (MSET-CT) enables combatants to train and develop tactical ...

• Subsystems: software

  UltiVis

  UltiVis is a solution for rich, large-scale, collaborative simulation-based data visualisation. UltiVis uses real-time 3D gaming technology to visualise complex data in interactive 3D worlds ...

• Subsystems: software

  Simulation Support

  Havok simulation and 3D visualisation technologies are used by integrators to prototype and develop high-fidelity simulations for tactical and combat training, MOUT, operator training, small ...

• Subsystems: software

  VBS2 & VBS3

  VBS2 has been used for military simulation across the majority of NATO partners for more than ten years. It is an immersive virtual world for ...

• Subsystems: software

  MATRIX Integrated Training System

  MATRIX brings the realities of the Level D simulator experience into the classroom and to other training devices. It consists of the DeskTop Simulator, Integrated ...

• Subsystems: software

  DI-Guy

  DI-Guy is an AI, scenario and SDK for real-time human visualisation, simulation and artificial intelligence. DI-Guy has thousands of realistic ready-to-use characters and motions. It ...

• Subsystems: software

  CORE Simulation Architecture

  CORE Simulation Architecture has a modular design to facilitate the development, testing and simulation of complex platforms and systems in a simulation-based environment. The architecture ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  Eurofighter Typhoon ASTA

  CAE’s Medallion-6000 visual system is used for the Eurofighter Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids (ASTA) programme. In Germany, CAE was awarded a contract in 2014 to ...

• Sea: procedural training

  IMAT

  DAS supports the development and deployment of the Interactive Multisensor Analysis Training (IMAT) system for the US Navy, used at navy schoolhouse and training centres, ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  T-150

  The T-150, or Tactical Resupply Vehicle (TRV-150), is a VTOL-capable cargo-carrying UAS manufactured by Malloy Aeronautics and sold by Survice Engineering in the USA.  The platform was committed to Ukraine ...