Elbit Systems UK has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence to develop and provide artillery and mortar training simulators.
The Interim Indirect Fire Simulation (IIDFS) will be provided to the Royal School of Artillery (RSA) at Larkhill, the Combined Arms Manoeuvre School (CAMS) at Warminster and the Collective Training Group (CTG) at training locations in the UK and abroad.
Elbit Systems UK will develop, produce and integrate simulators for the British Army’s 81mm mortars and 105mm Light Gun, providing simulated ammunition and a unique, high technology interface for live communication between instructors and military personnel. Supported by Elbit Systems UK’s unique open architecture the systems will allow for simultaneous individual and collective training of military personnel.
Elbit Systems UK will also provide ongoing training and technical support throughout the three-year programme.
This contract awarded by the UK Ministry of Defence builds on Elbit Systems UK’s existing array of advanced training and simulation systems deployed to the British Army, and will also leverage the experience of its subcontractor, Van Halteren Technologies, from the Netherlands, who have already delivered similar systems globally. The contract will create and sustain jobs across Elbit Systems UK sites, and its supply chain.
Martin Fausset, CEO of Elbit Systems UK said:
“The wide range of Elbit Systems UK’s innovative training solutions in use with the British Armed Forces is testament to our ongoing commitment to research, spiral development and the transfer of advanced technological capabilities. We continue to develop and adapt advanced training solutions to provide UK service personnel with the best possible preparation for the range of threats they face today.”
Now, let’s buy the guns!
Dont be silly, The MOD thinks shouting “bang bang, you’re dead” is more than sufficient to win a war.
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Modern simulators for very old indirect fire weapons – 81mm mortars and 105mm Light Gun.Three questions spring to mind:
Having Sims is all well and good but , you need to work on the kit ie: hands on . So if you’re are in the “field” and something doesn’t work you can fix it . Been a ex-Gunner , you need to “feel” as so to speak about the equipment you are using, you don’t get that with a Sim.
More taxpayers money to line the filthy pockets of filthy immoral warmongering businesses!
The ONLY training that’s any use to a Gunner, is hands on experience. Larkhill, the home of Gunnery in the UK, provides everything that is needed, to turn Artillery ‘newbies’ into the best of the best.