Saab Training Systems of Sweden signed a contract with the Austrian Army for instrumented mobile training systems.
The order includes the highly mobile Gamer system and equipment for training in urban environments. The value of this order amounts to SEK 88 million.
The Austrian army has previously purchased simulation systems for tanks, anti-tank weapons, and soldiers. The new system provides increased scope for analysis and evaluation of exercises. The instrumentation allows the user to simulate artillery and minefields, and to follow the exercise in real time. The contract includes systems for tactical training, equipment for training in urban environments, and simulators for protective masks. Equipment that facilitates interoperability with other simulator systems is included to enable joint exercises with other nations.
Saab Training Systems develops, manufactures, and markets advanced military training materiel such as laser simulator systems, instrumented training systems, and services such as servicing and maintenance of supplied systems. Saab is one of the world´s leading high-technology companies and focuses on defense, as well as aviation and space.
Sergyi Way
21.06.2006