• Training

  Encrypted Air Combat Manoeuvring Instrumentation contract boosts US Air Force readiness

  10th September 2024

  The contract, awarded to Cubic Defense, will enable 4th and 5th generation aircraft to train seamlessly together.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Cubic joins DARPA’s Air Combat Evolution programme for AI air combat

  29th July 2024

  The company has added its SLATE technology to the manoeuvring routine of the X-62A modified F-16 aircraft.

• Digital Battlespace

  Cubic highlights real-time tactical radio language translation (video)

  8th May 2024

  Among the capabilities on display by Cubic at SOF Week 2024 was the company's tactical radio voice translation, which was demonstrated to Shephard.

• Training

  First RAAF pilot completes Ghost Bat training

  23rd August 2024

  Designed as a multirole system to escort crewed aircraft, the MQ-28A Ghost Bat began development in 2013 and took its first flight in February 2021. The training of the first military pilot is a major milestone.

• Special Operations

  Cubic unveils new single-case solution to enable data-rich processing in complex environments

  7th May 2024

  DTECH Fusion Edge High-Performance Compute (eHPC) is designed to run data centre-type level processing at the tactical edge.

• Training

  British Army Strategic Training Partner bidders drop from seven to four

  7th November 2024

  Three of the bidding consortia have dropped out of the competition to become STP for the British Army Collective Training Service.

• Land Warfare

  GDELS’s Eagle 6x6 enters production for Swiss Army

  17th June 2024

  General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has introduced its latest Eagle (6x6) reconnaissance vehicle, now in production for the Swiss Army and on show for the first time at Eurosatory 2024, featuring enhanced payload capacity, advanced sensor and command systems, and superior all-weather target engagement capabilities.

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2023: CAE and Cubic to mix live training with virtual at US Navy base in 2024

  29th November 2023

  Cubic and CAE announced the establishment of the Next Generation Advanced Training Environment (NXTGEN8) at the US Navy Guam base, delivering a live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training solution.

• Land Warfare

  I/ITSEC 2023: British Army could have saved £120 million in artillery ammunition, says manufacturer

  30th November 2023

  Cubic Blue Shell, a train-as-you-fight solution, has been in use by the British Army for three years offering an indirect fire training system that simulates artillery drills and weapons effects.

• Training

  Singapore Army introduces technologies for realistic urban warfare training

  4th March 2024

  Smart technology will bring realistic battle reactions to simulated targets at major new Singapore military training facility.

• Land Warfare

  New Zealand issues RfP to integrate C4I systems into Bushmaster vehicles

  6th October 2023

  New Zealand has invited tenders for C4I and communications equipment for its Defence Force's new fleet of Bushmaster protected vehicles.

• Training

  Cubic provides SPEAR debrief solution to Royal Australian Air Force

  16th June 2023

  Cubic has been awarded a contract by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for licences and hardware to operate the company's Simplified Planning, Execution, Analysis, Reconstruction (SPEAR) software suite.

• Training

  Battle of the primes: Race to secure British Army's $1 billion collective training programme intensifies

  27th July 2023

  With the release of requirement date approaching in the high-stake competition, leading consortia vie for the opportunity to transform the British Army's training capabilities with the prestigious $1 billion Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP).

• Training

  IT2EC 2023: Cubic secures contract extension for British Army AWES training

  20th April 2023

  Cubic Defence UK has been awarded a contract extension to continue supporting and repairing the Area Weapons Effects Simulator (AWES) system for the British Army.

• Training

  List of British Army CTTP training bidders grows but exact requirements remain unknown

  9th June 2023

  The Lockheed Martin-lead Team Alliance says it will focus on leadership and enhanced data exploitation to improve performance and decision-making.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - multirole

  Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A [Kuwait]

  Programme Background The capability packages granted to Kuwait will include the integration of Storm Shadow and Brimstone and other air-to-surface weapons, the integration of a ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  MQ-25 Stingray (Contracted) [USA]

  Programme Background Initial Requirments -  Unmanned Carrier Launch Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) Despite the abovementioned goal, the programme did not begin with this in mind. ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  MQ-25 Stingray (Selected) [USA]

  Programme Background Initial Requirments - Unmanned Carrier Launch Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) Despite the abovementioned goal, the programme did not begin with this in ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Virtual Immersive Training Systems

  Cubic provides a full range of virtual training devices to military, public safety and commercial customers worldwide. Cubic focuses on the development and systems integration ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  CME

  In September 2015, Cubic successfully completed a live-flight demonstration of the Cubic Miniature Encryptor (CME), showcasing airborne encryption of the P5 CTS (see separate entry) ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  GATR 2.4m Satellite Antenna

  Produced by Cubic Mission Systems, GATR 2.4m is a portable, inflatable SATCOM antenna. It can be packed into seven cases weighing approximately 85kg. It is also ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  Area Weapons Effects Simulation

  Cubic’s indirect fire and Area Weapons Effects Simulators (AWES) determine the extent of simulated injuries and damage sustained by soldiers and vehicles in a combat ...

• Land: range systems and targets

  Urban Ranges

  Cubic Range Design Solutions has provided facilities around the world for military and law enforcement training in urban terrain. It uses its previous experience, as ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  Turnkey ACMI Systems

  Cubic has installed and delivered more than 60 Air Combat Manoeuvring Instrumentation (ACMI) systems around the world. The company provides turnkey systems for US and ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  MOUT Systems

  Cubic provides instrumentation systems for urban training operations in locations in Australia, the Middle East, the UK and the US. The systems are flexible and ...

• Uncrewed aerial systems engines

  SP-55 Series

  The 2-stroke single-cylinder SP-55 TS ROS with 55 ccm is the largest single-cylinder engine in Sky Power's range. The engine series is equipped in the standard ...

• Land: infantry weapon simulators

  PRISim Judgment Trainer

  The PRISim Suite uses HD interactive videos and game engine technology to create realistic training theatres for all aspects of firearms handling. These are available ...

• Patrol boats

  Stan Patrol 5009

  The Stan Patrol 5009 is a multirole ship designed mostly for coast guard roles (including SAR operations),  near-shore EEZ and drug interdiction. Based on the ...

• Land: range systems and targets

  Range Fit-Out

  Cubic undertakes internal design, fit-out and build of ballistically secure structures. The sizing and shape of the structure and internal cladding is designed to prevent penetration of ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Mule FASC

  The Mule FASC (Forward Area Supply Carrier) is an armoured tracked carrier designated for the delivery of ammunition, fuel and other suppliers to units deployed in ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  Instrumented Ground Combat Training Systems

  Cubic supplies combat training systems for CTCs, homestations and forward-deployed environments. The systems are designed to support missions including force-on-force, urban operations, joint, combined arms ...

• Sealift/replenishment vessels

  Type 707

  The Type 707 is a new double-hulled fleet tanker for the German Navy. The ships are being procured to start replacing the Type 704 single-hulled ...

• OPVs

  Damen Stan Patrol 6009

  The Stan Patrol 6009 is an Offshore Patrol Vessel part of Damen's family of patrol boats featuring the axe bow. It is marketed as a platform for ...