The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a three-year contract worth £60M with Saab to support Live Simulation systems with ILT-D (Instrumented Live Training), with options to extend until 2030.
The ILT-D contract will replace the previous DFWES (Direct Fire Weapon Effect Simulator) contract. ILT-D supports high fidelity systems that use a blend of laser and geometric pairing technology to simulate direct and indirect fire effects. This data-rich capability provides objective feedback which is used to inform the After Action Review (AAR) process and validate training.
The contract involves a major investment to prolong the lifespan of the system, providing the UK MoD with the most up-to-date capability available. This will guarantee that the system remains pertinent to the British Army’s changing training requirements, addresses any obsolescence concerns, and maintains interoperability with allied nations by utilizing the most advanced Saab hardware and software.
Support will be continued across permanent Collective Training locations in the UK and Germany, as well as at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick, the Infantry Battle School in Brecon and the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines.
“As Saab Training and Simulation marks 30 years of collaboration with the British Army, we are delighted that ILT-D is in place to support training for the next epoch. This contract exemplifies our commitment to delivering world leading live simulation capabilities at the point of need, so the UK can conduct training as both a deterrence and reassurance around the globe,” said James Passmore, VP Director of Marketing and Sales, Saab UK.
“Our collaboration with Saab UK builds on the long-standing relationship and represents the dedication DE&S and the British Army have to providing the best training possible for our dedicated soldiers. Ahead of the Collective Training Transformation Programme, ILT-D will ensure that the British Army has access to a training capability that is able to keep pace with the training needs bought about by an increasingly complex strategic context and rapidly evolving character of warfare,” said Simon Pearce, Training and Simulation Systems Portfolio Leader for Defence Equipment & Support, the contracting authority.
