Saab Training USA Awarded $41 Million LT2-IRS Contract by US Army

Saab Training USA, a leading provider of training solutions, has been awarded a potential $41 million contract by the US Army to develop and field the Live Training Transformation Interim Range System (LT2-IRS). The contract has a significant impact on the US Army's transition to Full Spectrum Operations (FSO) training, enabling soldiers to engage in instrumented force-on-force training with advanced communication networking systems. Saab Training USA will produce and deliver up to seven Range Systems over the next three years, with the first system to be delivered in November 2011.

Key Takeaways:

Saab Training USA has been awarded a potential $41 million contract by the US Army for the Live Training Transformation Interim Range System (LT2-IRS).
The contract has two option years, with the possibility of extending the contract further.
Saab Training USA will deliver up to seven Range Systems over the next three years, with the first system due in November 2011.
The LT2-IRS system will enable soldiers to engage in instrumented force-on-force training with advanced communication networking systems.
The contract supports the US Army's transition to Full Spectrum Operations (FSO) training, which includes multi-faceted scenarios essential for preparing for challenges on the battlefield.
Saab Training USA has supported the US Armed Forces and Homeland Security with training products for over 30 years, including targets, laser simulators, and instrumentation training products.
The company has recently completed a delivery of 17 communication networks to the US Marines for instrumented training.

Statistics:

$41 million: potential value of the LT2-IRS contract awarded to Saab Training USA by the US Army.
2: option years included in the contract.
3: years for Saab Training USA to deliver up to seven Range Systems.
7: number of Range Systems to be delivered under the contract.
17: number of communication networks delivered to the US Marines by Saab Training USA for instrumented training.
30: years of experience supporting the US Armed Forces and Homeland Security with training products.

Sources:

[Saab Training USA press release]
[Army Program Executive Office of Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) contract announcement]