• Training

  Bohemia releases VBS4 Builder Edition and continues AI works

  8th April 2024

  Unlike its predecessors, the latest iteration of VBS caters not only to military training but also to developers crafting serious games.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  BAE Systems buys Malloy heavy lift drone company

  2nd February 2024

  The acquisition of UAS company Malloy Aeronautics indicated BAE Systems' commitment to advancing its autonomous portfolio.

• Training

  German military to expand use of VBS4 for training enterprise

  13th December 2023

  The Bundeswehr's long-standing association with the VBS training solution has reached a new milestone with the procurement of the VBS4 enterprise license.

• Training

  AI innovation set to revolutionise military training landscape

  16th October 2024

  Artificial intelligence offers unprecedented potential to revolutionise military training, enabling agile and decisive forces.

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2023: VirTra debuts integration of VBS4 into its simulators

  1st December 2023

  VirTra has unveiled the integration of VBS4 and BlueIG into its simulator systems with the aim of enhancing the capabilities of its technology for military training.

• Training

  MASA blends the virtual and constructive in French Army artillery experiment

  18th April 2024

  A recent demonstration by the French Army saw MASA’s SWORD simulation software integrated with Bohemia Interactive’s Virtual Battlespace to conduct a counter-battery scenario that showcased enhanced training capabilities via realistic visualisation and the execution of military operations.

• Training

  Florida firm wins Bell 412 maintenance training contract in El Salvador

  2nd October 2024

  The deal, ECS’s 12th contract under the Enterprise Training Services Contract (ETSC) programme, will run from late-August 2024 to late-August 2025.

• Naval Warfare

  Pioneer USV to begin sea trials this year

  4th July 2024

  The Pioneer USV is being built for ACUA Ocean at Aluminium Marine Consultants (AMC) in the UK on the Isle of Wight. ACUA has also been developing the larger Maelstrom USV.

• Training

  ST Engineering Antycip launches new simulator programme

  13th March 2024

  The company has promised that its MyIG simulator programme will provide unmatched realism and adaptability for diverse training scenarios.

• Training

  Babcock to partner with companies to develop improved VR training system

  12th April 2024

  Ship and vehicle builder Babcock has been looking to build on its defence training division through new partnerships.

• Land Warfare

  US Army Sentinel A4 radar will be integrated into DC region defence architecture in 2025

  25th October 2024

  Lockheed Martin confirmed that the service would also conduct integration tests with the IBCS and IFPC next year.

• Naval Warfare

  Sailing into the Future: Fincantieri’s Digital Twin Revolution

  21st May 2024

  Fincantieri revolutionises shipbuilding using a Digital Twin, a computerised ship design incorporating real-world data from the completed vessel

• Training

  Hadean introduces new collective training capability at IT2EC

  10th April 2024

  Integration of capabilities of Hadean and 4C has enabled the synchronisation between real-time actions and simulations.

• Training

  Sogitec combines Sword, Genius and HORUS for virtual/constructive demonstrator

  2nd July 2024

  The French company has integrated its Genius UAS and HORUS helicopter simulators with MASA’s Sword constructive simulation as it aims to achieve operational orders by the end of 2025.

• Naval Warfare

  Pioneering the Future of Naval Defence: Fincantieri's Cutting-Edge Innovations

  22nd October 2024

  Fincantieri leads naval defence innovation, integrating advanced propulsion, digital tools, and sustainable technologies for modern military fleets.

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 ...