Cubic Awarded a Contract to Develop a New Variant of MILES Combat Training System
Category: Contracts
The defence branch of Cubic Corporation has received a $25 million contract from an Asia Pacific customer for a new variant of Cubic's widely used laser-based combat training system, which features wireless technology.
Military trainers around the world use Cubic's Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) to track and record the performance of soldiers as they participate in force-on-force exercises. The system has two basic systems – man-worn and vehicle-installed. Man-worn systems include laser detectors worn on soldier's vests and helmets, and laser transmitters mounted to actual weapons. Vehicle systems comprise laser transmitters and detectors used when simulated battles are carried out.
Under the new contract, Cubic Defense Applications will develop new man-worn systems and vehicle-installed systems for both armoured and soft-skinned vehicles. The new man-worn systems will feature smaller and lighter weight wireless technology that is universally configurable to fit on any army's vest to meet any training requirements.
