Kratos New Rotary Wing Combat Mission Training Hones Aircrew Expertise
November 16 2020 - 8:00AM
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a
leading National Security Solutions provider, today introduced its
Aircrew Combat Mission Training (ACMT) system that utilizes
advanced immersive training technology to allow teams to train
together in highly realistic, mixed reality combat scenarios.
Offered as a turn-key solution, the system includes a mixed reality
Multi-Position - Aircrew Virtual Environment Trainer (MP-AVET)
integrated with a mixed reality Ground Party Simulator
(GPS).
The system is based on the Kratos Immersive
Technology Platform that unites best-in-class commercial products
with the latest immersive technologies. The platform enables Kratos
to create highly realistic training environments that seamlessly
combine real and virtual components in immersive environment
scenarios that go beyond augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality
(VR) experiences in actual mission fidelity. Based on industry
standards and using pre-integrated technologies, solutions built on
the Kratos platform are highly realistic, cost-effective and built
to be easily transported to the customer’s point of need (PoN).
For example, in the MP-AVET an actual rotorcraft
fuselage is surrounded by a Kratos immersive holodeck. The aircrew
performs their assigned duties in the physical aircraft outfitted
with seat-shaker technology, weapon recoil and windloading to mimic
vibration and forces of aerial weapons employment during flight.
The entire aircrew performs highly realistic virtual air
interdiction, air assault and close air support mission scenarios.
Simultaneously, the helicopter flight engineers work physical
weapons while firing at virtual air and ground targets. The MP-AVET
works in tandem with Kratos’ Ground Party Simulator allowing ground
personnel including Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs),
Forward Observers, Fire Teams and Combat Controllers to
collectively train with their aircrew as they would engage with
them in live fire situations. In this mixed reality environment,
the aircrew and ground party train together, experiencing the
sights, sounds and haptics of simulated combat missions, while
saving the cost of flight time, fuel, ammunition and more.
Currently offered as a turn-key service, Kratos’
ACMT can accommodate different aircraft platforms, including the
H-1 and the H-60 helicopters among others. When configured for the
H-1 it can simultaneously train up to two pilots and two flight
engineers (FE) at their crew positions in the same immersive
environment. When coupled with the physical aircraft and weapons,
the system increases combat mission training effectiveness and
enhances the aircrew’s ability to anticipate, recognize and react
to threats in a fully immersive, simulated tactical environment.
For more information about Kratos aircrew training solutions visit
https://www.kratosdefense.com/aircrewtraining.
In discussing the capability, Wade Koch, Vice
President of Business Development, Kratos Training Solutions, said:
“For the first time, helicopter aircrews can train together in a
completely immersive, collective, training environment. The
immersive environment supports initial, continuation and mission
rehearsal training using a real aircraft fuselage, flight deck,
flight controls, cabin and simulated weapons. Depending on customer
requirements, the turn-key service includes logistics support,
courseware development support and ground-based academics/mission
instruction.”
Kratos develops advanced, cost-effective
training solutions, such as the MP-AVET and GPS, for U.S. and
allied forces to enhance warfighter readiness and survivability.
Kratos is driving innovation in military simulation and training
programs by blending the latest immersive technologies with its
Common Open Architecture content development process and advanced
simulation systems for air, ground, maritime and soon space
domains.
About Kratos Defense & Security
SolutionsKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
(NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable
technology, platforms and systems for United States National
Security related customers, allies and commercial enterprises.
Kratos is changing the way breakthrough technology for these
industries are rapidly brought to market through proven commercial
and venture capital backed approaches, including proactive research
and streamlined development processes. At Kratos, affordability is
a technology and we specialize in unmanned systems, satellite
communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics,
missile defense, hypersonic systems, training, combat systems and
next generation turbo jet and turbo fan engine development. For
more information go to www.KratosDefense.com.
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking
StatementsCertain statements in this press release may
constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current
beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Kratos
and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking
statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of
the date they are made, and Kratos undertakes no obligation to
update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise. Although Kratos believes
that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements
are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially
from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking
statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in
these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the
business of Kratos in general, see the risk disclosures in the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kratos for the year ended December
29, 2019, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other
filings made with the SEC by Kratos.
Press Contact:Yolanda White858-812-7302
Direct
Investor
Information:877-934-4687investor@kratosdefense.com
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