VTSG, a leading provider of next generation training and simulation, has established a relationship with Corsair Engineering. The first project is providing a single executable simulation for Helicopter training in Electronic Protection systems. The partnership will look to take advantage of Corsairs expertise in ISD and VTSG’s position as developer and integrator of high end PC based training simulations.

Continuing and ongoing relationship, VTSG delivered the third phase of the Viper Training System F-16 MLU CBT. This software load is specifically addressing the enhancements provided by F-16 MLU M4.2. This delivery concentrated on expanded Link-16 capability, enhanced GPS weapons functionality, Improved Air-to-air missiles controls and displays, GBU-24 and LANTIRN targeting pod capability. In addition to the M4.2 functionality, VTSG delivered more robust, user programmable behavior models for multiple Bandit maneuvers/ actions, SAM/ AAA threat system logic, Command and Control targeting logic and automated FAC targeting logic for both verbal and digital 9-line operations. VTSG is remains under contract to deliver the next MLU tape (M4.3) scheduled for delivery in Spring 2007.

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VTSG is pleased to announce the successful integration of our F-16 PC based simulation package onto the Full-scale Mission Simulation Center at the TNO Lab, The Netherlands. This project confirms the viability to integrate a PC based software package into a high fidelity, simulation center system providing the customer the ability to run multiple Mission Training Center, Unit Level Trainer and Personal Trainers from a single core simulation software package.

This PC based simulation architecture core represent a significant improvement to supportability and maintainability reducing life cycle ILS cost by an order of magnitude over current simulation systems. Additionally the COTS based PC software architecture allows the customer to upgrade multiple simulation training devices with a single software effort ensuring a consistency/ concurrency over the range of training devices - a constant problem for legacy training devices…”

More to follow in the coming months as we continue to push the adaptation of technology.

VTSG to Provide Litening AT Targeting Pod Trainer for B-52 Community

June 30th , 2005

VTSG, Inc of Herndon, Virginia, was chosen by Rockwell Collins Simulation and Training Solutions, LLC to provide a laptop trainer for B-52 aircrew. The system will provide deployable, high-fidelity familiarization and employment training for the Litening AT Targeting Pod. VTSG will produce software content including visual databases, training scenarios, and complete Litening AT functionality for use on Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) hardware.

Visual Training Solutions Group provides low cost, high-fidelity, virtual reality training and simulation systems by merging leading edge software technology and commercially available PC hardware with superior subject matter expert content.

VTSG Forms Strategic Partnership for European Sales and Development

May 31st, 2005

Responding to strong product demand in the European market, VTSG recently formed a strategic partnership with Vigilance BV in the Netherlands to support European Sales and Development. This partnership will allow VTSG to better respond to current and future customer needs.

All product inquiries can now be directed to our office in Herndon, VA, or to:

Mr. Edwin Cozijn
Vigilance B.V.
Einsteinlaan 10
2289CC Rijswijk
The Netherlands

Tel: +31 70 4154740
Fax: +31 70 4154009

info@vigilance.nl 

VTSG joins InfoShare for the NASMP Federation Project

May 15th, 2005

CHI Systems, Inc. selects VTSG to support the Navy's DDSBE Program

May 7th, 2005

CHI Systems, Inc. has selected VTSG to provide F/A-18 simulation as part of the DDSBE (Debriefing Distributed Simulation Based Exercises) Program. Funded by the US Navy's Office of Naval Research and managed by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Orlando, FL, DDSBE is intended to develop an "automated performance measurement, diagnosis, and debriefing capability for multi-platform exercises."

The program will include distributed, multi-team simulation environments with E-2C Hawkeyes and F/A-18 Hornets performing coordinated mission exercises through a federation of simulators.

VTSG to attend ITEC 2005 in Amsterdam from 26-28 April

February 14, 2005

VTSG will demonstrate the Viper Training System during Europe’s only dedicated conference and exhibition for defense training, education and simulation.  In its 16th year, ITEC will feature
General Donald G. Cook, Commander, Air Education and Training Command, US Air Force as the keynote speaker.  VTSG's display will be located in booth A21, Hall 10 of the RAI International Exhibit and Congress Centre. http://www.itec.co.uk.

VTSG teams with CHI Systems Inc. for STRATA Phase II  

November 1, 2004

Royal Netherlands Air Force purchases Viper Training System

October 1, 2004

The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) recently selected VTSG's Viper Training System to fulfill training requirements associated with the arrival of the F-16 MLU (Mid-Life Update) aircraft.  The Viper Training System is a high fidelity PC-based system that uses commercial off the shelf hardware and software technologies allowing for quick and inexpensive OFP updates. 

This system, which is HLA/DIS compatible and can operate in DMT or stand-alone scenarios, will provide basic operational and tactical employment training in the F-16 MLU.

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awards Phase I SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) for “Next Generation Visualization Tools for Mission Planning, Briefing and After Action Review”

May 2004

The AFRL has awarded VTSG Phase I of SBIR AF04-066 which will allow development of a future mission planning and rehearsal tool; addressing deficiencies that were identified during both Desert Storm and the Kosovo Campaign.  The ultimate goal of the three-phased contract is to develop a deployable high-fidelity visualization environment for advanced combat tactical mission planning and evaluation.

VTSG delivers marketing demonstration tool to Raytheon Missile Systems

June 2004

Raytheon Missile Systems accepted delivery from VTSG of a valuable marketing tool for the new LOAL (Lock On After Launch) Maverick missile.  This delivery provides the LOAL Maverick team with simulation scenarios that present the benefits and advantages of LOAL Maverick in real world employment conditions.

VTSG Delivers First Ever Fully-Networked Learning Center Environment for the F-16 ANG FTU
April 01, 2004

Putting their "PC for every pilot" mantra to work - VTSG has successfully delivered the first-ever networked learning center environment to the 178th Fighter Squadron. Students are now able to use a single PC for end-to-end training applications; including courseware, flight simulation, squadron communications, and time management. This marks a revolution in the training of Air Force pilots and will be the benchmark for future PC based training solutions in the training continuum.

2004 Air National Guard Training and Stan/Eval Conference to be attended by VTSG
April 12, 2004

VTSG will be attending the 2004 ANG Training and Stan/Eval Conference in Phoenix, AZ. On display will be our PC-based multi-system, multi-user strike fighter training device. All attendees will be invited to participate in our hands on demonstration.

VTSG delivers follow-on F-16 Viper Training System
March 1, 2004

VTSG successfully completed Phase II of the Viper Training System for the F-16 Air National Guard FTU’s in Texas and Ohio. Both units now have a 4-ship Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) capable system. Content centered on SCU-5 software, LANTIRN/LITENING II Targeting Pods, JDAM, WCMD, SADL, Link-16 Gateway, and instrument flight procedures. This delivery paved the way for the Networked Learning Center that will be implemented with the 178th Fighter Squadron in Ohio.

VTSG delivers Strata Project F/A-18 CAS Mission Trainer
January 29, 2004

VTSG Delivers F/A-18 CAS Mission Trainer with weapons and sensors specific to the Close Air Support mission. These systems are being designed to integrate into a DARWARS HLA 24/7 simulation combat environment. This F/A-18 trainer has all of the functionality required to navigate and deliver Air to Ground ordnance in support of ground combat forces. Synthetic Teammates for Realtime Anywhere Training and Assessment (STRATA) is supporting DARPA’s Training Superiority (“DARWARS”) program and its vision for persistent, on-demand distributed mission training. STRATA integrates several innovative technologies that, for the first time, allow users to interact in challenging, engaging scenarios with distributed human and synthetic players, executing realistic missions at varying challenge levels. The Strata goal is to achieve considerable improvement in user performance by combating skill decay, to afford on-demand practice of both individual and team-level skills, and to provide tools that enable designers to create innovative training that is fully deployable with minimal equipment requirements.

The first of 9 demonstrations was performed successfully highlighting FAC Synther teammate interaction with F/A-18 performance models.

VTSG to Delivery First Ever Fully-Networked Learning Center Environment for the F-16 ANG FTU
March 1 , 2004

Putting their “PC for every pilot” mantra to work – VTSG has entered an agreement to provide the 178th Fighter Squadron with the first ever networked learning center environment. Students in the next course will have everything they need on a single PC for end to end training applications. This marks a revolution in the training of Air Force pilots and will be the benchmark for future PC based training solutions to the training continuum.

VTSG UAV Mission Rehearsal System for Predator (MRSP) selected as Innovative Technology Project by US Air Force.
February 1 , 2004

The MRSP developed and built by VTSG has been selected as the Technology Initiative of the Month by the Chief of Staff, US Air Force.  As the DOD moves toward the adoption of PC Based technology, the UAVB and VTSG demonstrated next generation training via the MRSP product.  Advanced Killer Scout and Hellfire training, DMO capability along with stand alone or crew training are the hallmark of the technological revolution being marketed by VTSG.

VTSG Completes library of software for weapons, sensors and behavior logic
January 17, 2004

VTSG has completed internal development of system logic components for a majority of the weapons and sensors flying in the Air Force and the Navy. Besides the HARM missile, VTSG now has a library of system logic components for all air-air and air-ground weapons and sensors. In addition to weapons, all sensors are operational to perform both advanced and simple introduction missions. Behavior logic for SAM’s and bogeys are now programmable for easy to hard scenarios.

Phase II UAV Predator Targeting Pod Delivered
December 12, 2003

Building on past success with the UAV Battle Lab, VTSG has successfully delivered second phase Mission Rehearsal System for Predator (MRSP). This phase of work concentrated on the MTS-52 Targeting Pod and it’s interaction with the Hellfire missile system. The MRSP is designed for specific Hellfire, Killer Scout missions. It’s a completely functional Ground Control Station (GCS) with single crew or multi-crew station training. In addition to crew training, virtual and simulated Objects/entities can be embedded into the system for complete immersive training applications.

VTSG Demonstrates COTS Multiple Platform Strike with 4-ship DMO Demonstration
December 5, 2003

Showcasing multiple platforms and DMO applications VTSG successfully demonstrated C3 control of strike assets at this year's I/ITSEC show in Orlando, FL. The mission was designed for C3 Link-16 AWACS information to be passed to FA-18 and F-16 strike-fighters. In addition, a live sensor Predator feed was available for real time targeting of an embedded SA-8 threat to the strikers. The entire scenario was flown with 1m/pixel CBIT imagery on commercially available laptops. Exercise participants had the opportunity to exercise training applications by selecting to control either an FA-18 (ATFLIR, LGB, ALR-67v(3)), F-16 (Litening, LANTIRN, LGB, SADL), Predator, (Pilot or Sensor station) and the enemy SA-8.

Phase II FA-18C PC Based 4-Ship DMO Differences Trainer Delivered to US Navy
November 18, 2003

Showcasing improved hardware and software functionality, VTSG has successfully delivered Phase II software development to the US Navy. The following weapons and sensors were delivered: AIM-120 AIM-9X/M, JHMCS, MIDS, ATFLIR, LGB, JDAM. Improvements in terrain and debriefing modules were also parts of the overall delivery. In addition to improved weapons and sensor performance, the systems were delivered with 4-ship DMO training missions and scenarios.

VTSG Awarded Follow-On F16 ANG work
October 1, 2003

VTSG was awarded follow on work with the F16 ANG. The next phase will concentrate on SCU-5, LANTIRN/LITENING Targeting Pods, JDAM and instrument flight procedures.

Air National Guard Weapons and Tactics Conference (WEPTAC) to be attended by VTSG
August 1, 2003

VTSG will be attending the ANG WEPTAC conference in Tucson, AZ. On display will be our PC-based multi-system, multi-user strike fighter training device. All attendees will be invited to participate in our hands on demonstration.

VTSG Delivers F16 Air National Guard Training Device
June 3, 2003

VTSG successfully completed their first multiple laptop training device delivery to the F-16 Air National Guard FTU’s in Texas and Ohio. Content focus was air-to-air (AIM-120, AIM-9) and air-to-ground employment. Multiple training missions were developed to exercise the ALR-69, programmable ALQ-213 and ALQ-184/131 EA Pods and SADL Link-16 (with EPLRS). Using the latest technology in Distributed Mission Training, VTSG was able to provide multi target and multi sensor training scenarios. Virtual Instruction was provided focusing on the radar trail arrival and departure procedures. In these scenarios every aspect of the student’s performance is monitored: aircraft configuration, airspeed, altitude, closure and radar work. Additionally, a complete web based client/server capable network was delivered containing content for the entire FTU B-course. In the future, VTSG hopes to provide FTU students laptops that will contain the entire syllabus.

VTSG to participate in the DARPA "STRATA" project
April 3, 2003

VTSG in conjunction with CHI Systems, has been selected by DARPA to participate in the "STRATA" project, a project that will advance the state-of-art for PC-based, portable training systems technology. Utilizing cutting edge software, the STRATA system will feature a high-fidelity 3-D virtual reality environment, embedded user tailored instruction and dynamic virtual entity behavior while operating on a multi-user, HLA certified platform, providing training systems that will test aircrew decision making in the tactical aircraft Close Air Support (CAS) mission area. The VTSG and CHI team will begin work on the project starting in May 2003.

VTSG successfully delivers Mission Rehearsal Tool for the UAV Predator
March 25, 2003

Above enemy territory is the UAV Predator. This national asset is rapidly becoming a national asset in both passive and active roles. VTSG successfully captured the real world training requirements for the UAV Predator with the delivery of the Mission Rehearsal Tool for the Predator (MRSP). This project concentrated on Hellfire employment, Killer Scout Training and basic tactical functionality for the RQ-1 Predator. This delivery showcased the Virtual Instructor and Distributed Mission Training (DMT) capabilities of VTSG. The highlight of the MRSP effort is the ability for the system to support a Predator crew (pilot and sensor) coordinating multiple strike-fighters in a DMT environment, exercising real-time, target-of-opportunity training mirroring real-world combat operations and tactics. VTSG performed this work as a subcontractor to D.P. Associates, Inc. who is under contract with the Naval Air Systems Command.

VTSG Awarded Follow-On Work for FA-18 Systems
January 13, 2003

The U.S. Navy has awarded VTSG the second phase of the FA-18 SCS Differences training systems. This phase will be focused on granular training for the APG-73 Fire Control Radar, CIT, Link-16 MIDS, ALR-67 V3 Radar Warning Receiver, AIM-120 C5, HARM, JDAM and JSOW. Project delivery is designed to correspond with fleet release of SCS 17C and other key FA-18 systems. Training content and hardware will be modified to migrate the F/A-18 systems from a technology demonstrator to a robust mission training/rehearsal tool. VTSG will perform this work as a subcontractor to D.P. Associates, Inc. who is under contract with the Naval Air Systems Command.

VTSG F-15C Instrument Trainer successful delivered to support FTU training
January 7, 2003

With over 100 approaches to any military airfield in Florida, thru every conceivable weather condition, VTSG successfully delivered the F-15C community a capable and scaleable flight instrument trainer operating from a desktop PC. Using COTS technology and next generation software applications, the U.S. Air Force F-15C community is now able to practice instrument training for the future fighter pilots of the country. VTSG modeled every cockpit instrument and engine indication for the F15C. Additionally, missions can be flown in weather that is CAVU or comp