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Saab, a Swedish defense company, has secured a new contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) valued at GBP 60 million. The initial three-year agreement includes options for extension until 2030. This contract is for the provision of support to Live Simulation systems with ILT-D (Instrumented Live Training), replacing the previous DFWES (Direct Fire Weapon Effect Simulator) contract.

The ILT-D system supports high-fidelity training simulations using a combination of laser and geometric pairing technology to simulate both direct and indirect fire effects. This technology provides detailed data for objective feedback, aiding in the After Action Review (AAR) process and validating training.

The contract involves a significant investment to update and extend the life of the capability, ensuring it remains relevant to the evolving training needs of the British Army. This includes addressing obsolescence issues and ensuring interoperability with partner nations through the latest Saab hardware and software.

Support under the contract will be provided at various training locations, including Collective Training sites in the UK and Germany, as well as specific training centers such as the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick, Infantry Battle School in Brecon, and the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines.

James Passmore, VP Director of Marketing and Sales at Saab UK, emphasized the company's commitment to delivering top-notch live simulation capabilities to support the UK's training requirements. Simon Pearce, Training and Simulation Systems Portfolio Leader for Defence Equipment & Support, highlighted the importance of ILT-D in preparing the British Army for the challenges of modern warfare.

Saab's Live Simulation Systems are designed with interoperability and deployability in mind, with a growing global user community. The British Army has already deployed these systems in various overseas exercises, demonstrating their effectiveness in diverse training environments.