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FATS Helping To Build Reconfigurable Vehicle Simulator for US Army
Atlanta GA (SPX) Jun 27, 2005 FATS has announced that it has partnered with Lockheed Martin to build a Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT) Reconfigurable Vehicle Simulator (RVS) for the U.S. Army. The U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation awarded the contract, valued at $3.7 million. The first system will be delivered to the U.S. Army in six months. There will also be an opportunity for two additional one-year production options. The CCTT RVS will provide training with vehicles used in combat and tactical missions in a virtual combat environment with simulated firearms. The simulator will have the ability to train five crew members simultaneously. To allow multiple viewpoints during training, the CCTT RVS will be comprised of two 360 degree field-of-view, reconfigurable vehicle simulators built into an expandable, mobile trailer or at a stand-alone location. FATS will provide weapon simulators, ballistics, simulated bullet detection and night vision for the CCTT RVS, including relevant hardware and software components. FATS firearm simulators realistically resemble the fit and function of live weapons. FATS virtual training provides accurate, real-time diagnostics including point-of-aim, weapon status, trigger pressure and cant. "Strategic relationships are vital in defense contracts," said Ron Mohling, chief executive officer of FATS. "This project exemplifies the value of bringing together the best available technologies to serve military objectives. FATS and Lockheed are providing realistic training that will help save lives." FATS and Lockheed Martin first joined forces in June 2004 to create the Virtual Combat Convoy Trainer. Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training & Support in Orlando, Fla., will design and produce the simulator. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links FATS SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express Military Space News at SpaceWar.com
Space Group To Activate New Unit
Colorado Springs CO (SPX) Jan 6, 2006Air Force Reserve Command's 310th Space Group will travel deeper into the space program when it activates a new unit Jan. 7. Headquarters Reserve National Security Space Institute will be a Reserve associate unit to the National Security Space Institute in Colorado Springs, Colo. The institute is the Department of Defense's focal point for providing education about space power in joint warfighting. |
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