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Cubic Corporation Delivers Advanced Virtual Training Solution to Florida National Guard

Strategic Insights

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Cubic Corporation, through its Simulation Systems division, has delivered a cutting-edge virtual training solution to the Florida National Guard (FLNG). This advanced capability provides the most realistic virtual training experience for mounted and dismounted infantry operations. The solution includes a wearable "virtual reality" training system, a vehicle training platform, and the widely used VBS2 game engine.

Key Takeaways:

  • The solution includes Cubic's COMBATREDI virtual reality component, providing soldiers with unprecedented fidelity, portability, and flexibility for training dismounted soldiers in warrior tasks and battle drills in a synthetic environment.
  • The system allows soldiers to train anywhere, anytime without the need for dedicated facilities, and is designed to be durable, easy to use, and maintain.
  • The Warrior Skills Trainer (WST) component provides a platform for vehicle training or mounted operations, incorporating Cubic's high-fidelity Engagement Skill Trainer weapons.
  • The integration of WST with COMBATREDI allows fire teams and squads to perform increasingly complex missions in a virtual environment, a capability that did not exist for U.S. Army soldiers.
  • Cubic's multi-device integration is a significant milestone that will serve as a model for the future fielding of flexible and cost-effective virtual training solutions.

Statistics:

  • Cubic Corporation has delivered over 1,000 virtual training systems to military and government customers worldwide.
  • The Engagement Skill Trainer (EST 2000) system has been validated by the U.S. Army for ballistic accuracy, performance, and overall operation.
  • VBS2 is the U.S. Army's game engine of record, used for scenario development and geospecific terrain creation.
  • Cubic Corporation is the parent company of three major business segments: Defense Systems, Mission Support Services, and Transportation.

Sources:

  • Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB) - comptroller and related subsidiaries
  • "Cubic Unveils COMBATREDI Virtual Reality Training Solution" - Press Release (no date)
  • "Cubic's EST 2000 System" - Cubic Corporation website (www.cubic.com)
  • Comtex SmarTrend Alert (07-01-2011)

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