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The French Army’s operations simulation systemThe French Army’s operations simulation system addresses three interrelated issues:

• the responsive evolution of operational requirements

1. for preparing forces;

2. for supporting operations;

3. for preparing the future;

• the rapid development of dual-use technologies that can support these three requirements;

• the erosion of the resources available to meet them.

System design is approached by the Army with a comprehensive and proactive approach to streamline, in the long term, the four primary capabilities that require investment:

• the organization dedicated to system creation and implementation;

• management of a dedicated human resource;

• equipment acquisition;

• support system acquisition.

Derived from the SCORPION program and supported by the joint rationalization program and projects: ELLIPSE, DIEDRE or IRIS, the creation of an efficient Ground operations simulation system is based on:

• achieving a common simulation core to allow for internal and external developments;

• distributed or network-based simulation for combined training in garrisons;

• on-board simulation for equipment appropriation and an increased use of simulation;

• instrumental simulation, which is essential to soldier resilience acquisition.

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Simulation and support for operational readiness

Simulation and support in preparing the future

Simulation and operational support

Force preparation is based on the rational use of simulation in education and training processes that emphasize using the most suitable tool for the intended educational effect. Whether supported by simulation tools or not, the acquisition of the skills and abilities required for the military profession involves 4 stages, 3 of which are conducted within the context of operational readiness. The French Army’s operational simulation system is thus based on 3 areas for using the force preparation system. These 3 areas are differentiated by the human abilities they strengthen and the complexity of the restitution framework they impose. The developments required for a responsive evolution of the operational simulation system are split between industry and the Ministry of Defense to maximize efficiency: “each in its own role, each has a role to play.”

Account of L.Col. GALBOURDIN, Studies and Forecasting at the French Cavalry School.

“Operational readiness includes all education and training tools and processes with a single purpose: combat. For decades, the cavalry has used simulation at all stages of this process. At the Cavalry School, a wide variety of systems are used in the training curriculum and allow for focused and progressive learning.

Virtual simulators for weapons systems are supplemented by constructive simulation connected to operational information systems. This simulation develops tactical expertise and ownership of digitization in a realistic, plausible environment. It allows for role-playing in operational situations in digitized platoon, squadron (SGTIA) and regiment (GTIA) environments. In cavalry regiments, the continuum of allocated resources enhances the ability to prepare for combat as a result of efforts made for decentralized, combined training. Upstream of indispensable field exercises using real equipment, the NEB- SIMU Collective Instruction Area gradually increases unit freedom of action such that they may, in garrison, complete tactical training and maintain their skills in a digitized context. The multi-site distributed simulation and interconnected platforms with shared simulation, including with our allies, such as the 3rd Hussars of the Franco-German Brigade, opens up new perspectives. In specialized centers (CENTAC, CENZUB) the synthesis pole simulation provides units with the ultimate tool for assessing levels. Simulation constitutes a necessary but insufficient support for preparing combat, especially for armored units.”

Tactical experiments are essential to developing the doctrine of an Army that is constantly evolving. However, the human and financial burden of such experiments often requires reducing them to a minimum.

Virtual or constructive simulation provides an opportunity to effectively experience most new tactical methods, including those performed on weapons systems that are still being specified. Subsequently, they must only be validated in the field during training exercises. The Army therefore uses simulation to support the drafting and testing of its doctrine.

The expertise of SCORPION combat, which will be deployed in MAILLY in 2017, will rely on simulation tools and doctrinal studies that will use virtual and constructive simulation starting in 2014.

Account of Col. JEAND’HEUR Head of Joint Recruitment Office at the French Army center of doctrine and employment.

“Since 2013, the CDEF has been developing the GTIA SCORPION doctrine for use. In order to provide instructions adapted to the use of this future tactical tool, this document explores innovative use solutions, combining the new capacities delivered by SCORPION and tactical lessons learned from recent operations.

In order to test the doctrinal principles developed for SCORPION, the CDEF launched an experimental simulation campaign based on various systems: JANUS, TOL of CATOD, OPOSIA, etc.). In parallel, the CDEF will be conducting tactical testing at DIA, SGTIA and, subsequently, GTIA level, with partner units. The application of the teachings derived from these additional tests will provide us with a functional SCORPION doctrine from 2017.”

The Directorate General of Armaments also uses simulation to specify weapons systems, test implementation solutions and contribute to understanding capability issues. The Technical-Operational Lab (TOL) can meet some or all of these needs. As an entity for study and experimentation within the Ministry of Defense, the TOL makes it possible to measure ideas, thereby contributing to strategic decisions regarding military capabilities, and to comprehending operational requirements by involving the DGA, armed forces or members of industry.

The TOL develops and implements innovative methods to simulate actual or anticipated combat situations for armed forces. It thus contributes to the decision-making process. These methods are based specifically on the combination of collaboration techniques, system engineering and situational role-playing using simulations and experiments that account for human factors. Studies conducted in integrated operations-engineer teams are multidisciplinary, and can cover a wide range of issues across all primary capabilities. Work is based on the assessment of these capabilities, using a tool-based and iterative approach, with scenarios that represent operational conditions.

The TOL therefore provides methods and organization for conducting these studies and experiments by putting operational issues at the forefront.

Account of Mr. Henri BUENAVIDA, Head of Modeling Simulation and Experiments Division (MSE) at the Center for Technical and Operational Analysis of Defense (CATOD) of the DGA.

“In providing elements for choice and decision making within the context of work on future military capabilities, the TOL is an essential resource for operational coherence officers at the Armed Forces JCS and force system architects at the DGA. EVITAC experiments conducted for the French Navy in 2013 and which will be presented at the DGA’s SimDef stand at Eurosatory, is one example that illustrates the benefits of this approach. The TOL continues to gain momentum, by increased participation of Technical Directorate centers within the DGA, and in particular through the creation of specialized workshops by area of expertise and background.”

Land & Airland Defence Operations Doctrine and Vision

Simulation for operational support uses the same tools as for operational readiness

As part of operational support, simulation is an emerging solution that fits into the mission design, command and operation process. In addition, simulation capabilities may also be used:

• to test new modes of action in response to those implemented by the enemy;

• to maintain the know-how acquired during operational readiness, particularly when the tactical situation does not allow some capabilities to be deployed outside operational bases;

• to quickly appropriate new features offered by the weapons systems purchased within the context of reactive adaptation.

The diagram below lists all simulation use cases for operational support and provides simplified mapping of tools that meet requirements, by level.

Account of Lt. Col. PROD’HOMME, future leader of the 8th RPIMa, who conducted functional analysis of simulation for operational support.

“Operational support is a set of processes and emerging tools that aim to strengthen combat force capabilities immediately before, during and immediately after combat. In design, they allow users to make better decisions faster than the opponent (tools for 3D terrain analysis, wargaming and optimization of JCS collaboration). In command, they provide insight into the situation to operate more efficiently and reliably. In operational lulls, they help maintain troop tactical know-how and techniques, to appropriate new know-how or techniques or examine lessons learned from recent combat.

The operational benefits of simulation in operational support will be obtained if and only if information systems and simulators are fully interoperable, and if man continues to make decisions, and not the machine. The challenges are both technical and psychological. The use of simulation for operational support is conditioned by the level of control and user adoption during peacetime. The latter is closely linked to system ergonomics, which, like for smartphones, must be transparent to the user.”

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COMPANIES BUSINESS SECTOR PAGE

CEDREM SAS 7

CESTA 8

CMI DEFENCE 9

ECA FAROS 10

GAVAP 11

GDI SIMULATION 12

LACROIX 13

MASA GROUP 14

MBDA 15

MOOG 16

NEXEYA 17

NEXTER SYSTEMS 18

ROCKWELL COLLINS 19

SAGEM (SAFRAN) 20

SILKAN 21

THALES TRAINING & SIMULATION 22

CEDREM performs numerical simulation with two different methods. The first one consists in improving the design and manufacturing methods of final products by the use of finite elements simulation (including hydrocodes). The second one consists in developing specific software containing an experimental database from high velocity phenomena trials such as ballistics, impacts, shocks, blasts, …

Their skills are as follows:

• Research and design of complex systems using composite materials with the help of numerical simulation

• Dynamic behavior of composite materials by numerical simulation (blast, impact, shock, high speed impact)

• Numerical simulation of manufacturing processes (lay up, weaving, RTM, injection , winding…)

• Development of dedicated composite material laws simulating long fibers with thermoset and thermoplastic matrix

• Creation of new reinforcements using different materials /2D and 3D armor

• Distributor of own codes about 2D and 3D weaving , lay up and winding processes

• ALTAIR Partner distributor of HyperWorks suite and partner alliance

• Specific trainings on HyperWorks suite and own software

• Composite design numerical tools

Our specific numerical tools are:

• Ktex-pattern: Fabric 2D and 3D software

• Ktex-Layup: Lay-up of fabric into mould and RTM process

• Ktex-Winding: Process of winding

• Ktex-MAT: Software to define the mechanical properties for a composite made out of any 2D or 3D fabric and any matrix

HUBYX: Human body finite elements model including internal organs and fluid between them

• K-security suite: Numerical tools to evaluate the vulnerability of a given site to improve its security

• Altair products: Hypermesh, Hyperview, Hypergraph, RADIOSS, Optistruct, Hyperstudy

Product performance enhancer using simulation by finite elements and developing specific software based on correlation of real tests.

CEDREM SAS

Contact: Mrs. Karine THORAL PIERREDomaine de Villemorant, Ecoparc d’Affaires de Sologne41210 NEUNG-SUR-BEUVRON, FRANCETel.: +33 (0)2 54 94 62 71 - Mail: ktp@cedrem.frWebsite: www.cedrem.fr

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Its core business is to imagine and develop simulation tools and decision support for the study and the use of large defense systems for the DGA, the Forces or large contractors in the field of National Defense. This activity includes systems modeling, development of software tools and expertise and evaluations on the modeled systems. It is carried out in the area of weapons systems, telecommunications systems, observation and electronic warfare systems.

CESTA’s success is based on the understanding of the needs of its customers and on the investments it does in their issues

This includes:

• A very good knowledge of its customers’ businesses,

• A great experience in functional analysis of complex systems,

• The ability to find solutions and develop innovative tools,

• A continuous investment in new technology of simulation,

• A strategy of knowledge capitalization,

• A very high reactivity.

CESTA supports its customers over the long term. It works towards the benefit of DGA / MI, DGA/TT, DGA/TN, DGA/UM-ESIO, CATOD, STAT, EA, THALES RAYTHEON SYSTEMS, DCI, SOGITEC, LACROIX-LDS, …

Both service provider and software editor, CESTAs expertise combines innovation’s capacity and assembling solutions of its specialized on the shelves components

Its expertise covers all areas of computer simulation systems:

• Very detailed simulation for technical purpose design,

• Simulations focused on behavioral studies,

• Wargames,

• Preparation of real operations tools,

• Simulations driven simulators studies,

• Software for hybrid test benches,

• Scientific calculation codes.

A specialist of simulation applied to defense systems. CESTA creates since 34 years simulation tools for the design and the utilization of French National Defense Systems.

CESTA

Contact: Pierre HUNAULTCESTA - Le CICEA Bât 3, rue du Courtil - F 35170 BRUZTel.: 02 99 52 93 14 - Fax: 02 99 52 93 13 - Port: 06 08 53 49 21Mail: cesta@wanadoo.fr - pierre.hunault@wanadoo.fr

A subsidiary of the CMI Group (Cockerill Maintenance & Ingénierie), CMI DEFENCE is the undeniable leader in multi-functional high power weapons systems (20-120 mm) for light and medium armored vehicles.

With the strength of its up to the minute skills in software, ballistic and mecatronic engineering to support it, CMI DEFENCE also offers simulation equipment. It stands out in this domain by being able to offer an on-board simulation solution which responds to real technical needs allied to preparing teams for operations. Its simulation systems are suited to all of the equipment it supplies.

The Cockerill simulators associated with turrets or in the form of external stations, enable a variety of military operation missions to be reproduced and teams to be trained in a controllable time frame. The simulations can also be reproduced and analyzed at will. The innovative solution which has been developed enables collaborative training exercises to be undertaken, an ever more necessary requirement for armed forces preparing to deploy, and during all operations.

In November 2013, CMI DEFENCE France, whose headquarters are located in Lorraine, inaugurated its new installations on the Ter@tec (Bruyère-le-Chatel) campus, in the Paris region. CMI DEFENCE is thus reinforcing its position as leader in the development of on-board simulation (for example its plug and play system on turrets, unique in the world), and also in applied modeling for tools to assist in decision-making.

CMI DEFENCE is more than ever putting its stakes on innovation, R&D and on consolidating its partnerships in this domain (Silkan etc...).

Solution and innovation to prepare armed forces for operations

CMI DEFENCE

Contact: CMI DEFENCE (Headquarter)Parc d’activités du Moulin Haut - BP 1 - 57 925 DistroffSite de Ter@tec - 2 rue de la Piqueterie - 91680 Bruyères-le-ChâtelTel.: +33 3 82 82 55 19 - Fax. +33 3 82 56 94 94Mail: defence.france@cmigroupe.com - Website: www.cmigroupe.com

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ECA FAROS is a subsidiary of the French Group ECA, a longstanding partner of French National Ministry of Defence (DGA and French Forces). ECA FAROS has been developing and marketing for over 25 years a range of innovative simulators for civil and military agencies, allowing them to meet their needs of both individual and collective training for aircraft pilots, aviation maintenance technicians, or drivers of all types of land vehicles (cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles).

Initial and continuous driving training

Thanks to its 25 years experience and thousands of simulators installed, ECA FAROS company is recognized internationally for its skill in drivers training, thereby forming quickly, massively, but also and especially efficiently, a large number of future drivers of cars and trucks.

The integrated educational curriculum contains various basic modules, prerequisites for the transition to the real driving conditions, oriented know-how, and other modules of development and awareness of specific behaviors, oriented know- being, validated by assessments.

Some references:

• Many driving schools and trucks training centers in France and abroad, training driving centers in various foreign Forces with conscription, U.S. Marines (preparation for the return to civilian life), etc.

Operational training

Adding instructor station and network functionalities to our training devices allows to perform training in collaborative environment: convoy, protection, emergency response, etc.

Some references:

• Units of firefighters and police forces around the world.

Other uses

Various integrated modules allow the assessment of physical disorders such as cognitive disorders and help for driving rehabilitation.

Some references:

• Civilian and military hospitals, physical therapy, etc.

Driving Simulation for Safety

ECA FAROS

Contact: ECA FAROS - Arnaud Chevillot Rue Blaise Pascal - parc Pégase - 22300 Lannion - FRANCE Tel.: (33) 2 96 48 56 85 - Mail: arnaud.chevillot@faros.com Website: www.ecafaros.com

Virtual simulation

SITTAL NG2

Indoor simulator for Infantry Light Arms Firing instruction and training. It provides individual and group training, up to the combat section with 3D virtual environment and real (neutralized) firearms, realistic recoil and ballistics. A brand-new version of SITTAL, setting a new standard for realism and tactical scenarios is being deployed on the French forces systems.

SOTA

Provides training and practice for Artillery Forward Observers. Acquiring, maintaining and improving the procedures for the control and application of artillery and mortars fires, by artillery observation crews and all-arms forward observers. SOTA has been used by French forces for 10 years. A brand-new version was supplied in 2013 to Middle East forces.

STES VBCI

Platoon crew firing training simulators for the Infantry combat vehicle (VBCI). It provides crews operational readiness in observation, firing and implementation of operational procedures in a digitized battlefield environment. (48 networked cabin replicas are installed in France)

Live instrumented simulation

STCAL NG

A compact and light system for combat training based on laser beam firing (4300 sets of equipment in use over 30 locations)

MASTTAC

Reactive targets (can fire) for combat scenarios using STCAL NG (380 units)

SYMULZUB

A network of systems for simulation and training to urban warfare in the combat town of CENZUB in France, which is the unique training facility to prepare the French Land Forces to urban combat before being sent abroad on conflict theaters.

Instrumentation of buildings; simulated effects (IED, explosions, breaches, smoke, grenades…); accurate (10 cm) indoor localization of soldiers.

Firing range equipment

Targets for Light Arms Firing and Anti-tank Firing

Targets for Infantry light arms firing (real rounds) and Anti-tank weapons. A unique radio remote control pad can supervise scenarios mixing both types of targets.

Simulation and Aids for Firing Instruction and Training. Founded in 1983, Gavap is a French company that specializes in simulation systems and equipment for firing instruction and training. GAVAP has been integrated in RUAG Group since November 2013.

GAVAP

Contact: GAVAPZone Albipole – Chemin Jean Thomas – BP 8 - 81150 TERSSAC - FRANCETel: +33 563 48 04 04 - Mail: gavap@gavap.comWebsite: www.gavap.com

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Located in Elancourt near Paris, GDI SIMULATION is a 100% subsidiary of AIRBUS Group, specialized in gunnery and tactical simulation systems.

GDI designs and manufactures LIVE and VIRTUAL training simulators for military and security forces.

GDI line of products:

Combat Firing Simulators (CFS):

are used for tactical training of armed forces on the land in regiment or in combat training centers. These systems use Laser technology which provides increased shooting precision.

Gunnery Training Simulators (GTS):

are intended to instruct soldiers in handling weapons and in shooting precision. They are essential tools for training centers, regiments and training schools. These systems use the very latest in advanced technologies in imagery offering vastly realistic training scenarios.

Behavior and Gunnery Training Simulators (BGTS):

are intended for training in shooting and weapon handling for security forces (police) and for private firms. Virtual shooting at digital targets offers training in conditions similar to those in a real shooting range with the flexibility and modularity of virtual solution.In addition, it allows the reduction of training costs.

Our simulation, your strength.

GDI SIMULATION

GDI SIMULATION Contact: Thierry BECKER - Vice president Business Development International1, boulevard Jean Moulin - ZAC La Clef St Pierre – CS 400178996 ELANCOURT CedexTel.: +33 1 82 61 41 42 - Mail: Thierry.becker@gdi-simulation.eads.net

A full range of realistic effects

• Artillery simulation

• Infantry simulation

• Smoke, masking, signalling, illuminating

• Direct/ Indirect fire simulation

• Close combat effects

A full range of systems

• Battlefield Pyrotechnic weapon effect simulators for combat training

• Compatible live training devices, instrumented and range equipment

• For vehicule and/or stand alone configuration

• IED simulator for unsurgent ambushes, convoy protection training, etc.

• Structure destruction effects simulator

Proven experience

• Products qualified and in service in more than 50 countries, including France

LACROIX designs, develops and manufactures systems and pyrotechnic effects for realistic simulation in order to prepare the armed and security forces to the intensity of operations. Our business covers all areas of urban and open field combat training.

LACROIX

Contact: Jean-Luc PAQUIERoute de Gaudiès 09270 MAZERES (France)Tel.: +33(0) 561 677 949 / +33(0) 609 150 868 Mail: jean-luc.paquie@etienne-lacroix.comWebsite: www.lacroix.defense.com

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MASA Group

MASA is a global company focused on the development of Artificial Intelligence-based Modeling & Simulation (M&S) software for the Defense, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Healthcare, Serious Games and Games Development markets. A trusted developer of cutting-edge AI technology for over fifteen years, MASA has founded its success on products that combine scalability, adaptability and low cost of ownership, with a strong standards-driven approach to technology.

The MASA product range, including MASA SWORD and MASA LIFE is uniquely designed to simplify and optimize the implementation of Artificial Intelligence capabilities for automating and driving simulated behaviors. Such capabilities allow developers and end-users in various sectors to focus their efforts on enabling a series of cost-efficient and highly realistic applications such as command staff training, crisis management preparedness, exercise preparation, after-action review, doctrine & equipment analysis, and corporate training. MASA products are already in use by leading organizations worldwide, including the French Army, other major armies around the world, Amper Programas, CAE, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, Saab, SGO, Thales and Cliffhanger Productions.

MASA SWORD

SWORD is an automated, aggregated constructive simulation for efficient training and analysis, commercially available off-the shelf (COTS). Designed to help develop and deploy complex and highly realistic training scenarios and analysis for commanding officers and crisis managers, SWORD’s adaptable and open design makes it easy to be integrated into established simulations, enabling these systems to take advantage of more recent technologies such as true high-level automated aggregated simulation.

MASA LIFE

LIFE is an intuitive, adaptable AI middleware that allows the creation of smarter, more realistic and autonomous characters in simulations. LIFE introduces a ground-breaking behavior modeling workflow where developers, game-designers, or subject matter experts can work collaboratively to create autonomous characters. Thanks to its user-friendly graphical authoring tool, LIFE empowers non-technical users (such as doctrine experts) to author, calibrate, and debug autonomous, reusable behaviors within minutes. MASA LIFE can be integrated with any simulation or game engine. MASA has already developed proofs of concept with VBS2, Delta3D and Unity3D.

Cutting-edge AI-based Modeling & Simulation software for Defense, Public Safety, Healthcare and Games-related markets

MASA GROUP

Contact: MASA Group SA8 rue de la Michodière - 75002 Paris - FranceTel.: +33 1 55 43 13 20 - Mail: info@masagroup.net – sales@masagroup.netContact: MASA Group Inc.4560 South Boulevard, Suite 295 - Virginia Beach, VA 23453 – USATel.: +1 757 271 3382 - Mail: info@masagroup.us - Website: www.masagroup.net

MBDA has developed a comprehensive set of simulation tools and services that cover:

• Concept Phase, for requirement analysis / studies and concept optimization

• Development Phase, for performance guarantee and risk mitigation

• Integration Phase, for integration and system validation

• In service Use, for technical and tactical training

Concept phase

The BASILIC experiments are studies of concepts of future weapons systems with setting in situation of operational players in simulated realistic tactical and terrain environment. It takes into account:

• Concept doctrine • Organization • Actors role

• BMS needs • Platform integration • Human factors

• Technologies • Performances • Training

Development Phase

MBDA has developed digital simulations for all its weapon systems which help during the development phase to qualify and validate the technical performances. HWIL (HardWare In the Loop) simulation also allowed MBDA to validate and qualify most of the sub-systems of its missile systems.

Training: Technical simulators

• NG4: Air defense indoor training with 100% immersive synthetic environment ;

• NETS: anti-tanks weapon indoor/outdoor training with augmented reality capability ;

• SESAME MPCV: outdoor training, embedded in vehicle with Augmented Reality ;

ATTACS: Instruction and training of hybrid/mixed combat units in realistic environments

• Land Forces Tactical Training

• Innovative & Advanced Modular Platform

• Inter Operation of MBDA Combat Simulators

• Open Architecture for future Systems

• Realistic Synthetic Environment with 3D targets

• “Plug & Practice”

• Latest Technologies with Augmented Reality

Simulation is the heart of our Product’s life

MBDA

Contact: Guillaume LeugerAdresse: 1 avenue Réaumur 92358 Le Plessis-Robinson cedex FranceTel.: +33 1 71 54 16 13 / +33 6 74 83 07 10Mail: guillaume.leuger@mbda-systems.com Website: www.mbda-systems.com

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We Bring Added Value to our Customers

We support our customers’ success

• With motion control application and product know-how

• By jointly developing unique solutions that allow our customers to differentiate

We specialize in high performance

• By offering high performance products, services and solutions that solve real world machine challenges

• Through matching the unique requirements of our customers

We offer expertise

• Through, capabilities, experience and open minds capable of developing a new approach for demanding motion control applications

• Ready to support you in addressing your challenges for your next generation machines or latest projects

Motion Systems

Moog Motion Systems offer up to 8 degrees of Freedom (DOF) for payloads ranging from 1,000 to 25,000 kg, helping customers provide highly realistic motion cues in simulators for trucks, armored vehicles, tanks, trains, and fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.

G-Seats

For an immersive effect in the fighter and helicopter simulators, a G-seat reproduces with fidelity what the pilot feels during flight. Up to 9 actuators in the seat controlled by a cueing algorithm make the pilot feel on his body the negative and positive acceleration induced by aircraft movement in surge, sway, roll and during other special maneuvers.

Control loading

The unique model-follower force-loop technology forms the basis for all our control loading systems. Combined with highly responsive electric actuators and sophisticated software models, Moog control loading systems deliver an unsurpassed level of performance, fidelity and reliability.

Road simulation for product validation

The hexapod configuration used in most of our test systems is the optimum design to optimize simulation and test capability using acceleration, force and displacement inputs and reproduce data collected on proving grounds regardless of your test type, method or specimen.

Leader in motion control for simulation

MOOG

Contact:38 rue du Morvan - 94150 RungisTel.: +33 145 607 000 - Mail: info.france@moog.comWebsite: www.moog.fr

Contact: Franck Potier - VP SalesCentrale Parc - Avenue Sully Prudhomme - 92298 Châtenay-Malabry Cedex - FranceTel.: +33 1 41 87 25 30 - Mail: franck.potier@nexeya.comWebsite: www.nexeya.com

NEXEYA is a French growing company of more than 1,000 employees that designs, manufactures, tests and maintains critical electronics systems in the areas of Defence, Aeronautics, Space, Transportation and Energy.

For Land and Airland Defence and Security, NEXEYA offers three product lines:

• Embedded systems such as surveillance and threat detection systems (ARGOSIA)

• On-ground and on-board test solutions such as embedded data recorder for analogue and digital signals (SACHA - LISA)

• Refurbished systems with enhance operational capabilities and maintenance workshops for local support (FLEETSUP)

Simulation of critical operational systems

ARGOSIA is an embedded multi-displays multi-users mission system dedicated to surveillance missions. Interfaced with on-board sensors, ARGOSIA allows the analysis of the image received, the situational awareness update, the video storage and the data transfer with ground assets.

To ease critical systems commissioning and operator training, NEXEYA offers a simulation mode based on the synthetic environment VBS2/3 developed by BOHEMIAN INTERACTIVE.

Simulator refurbishment

NEXEYA maintains in operational conditions and refurbishes training simulators ensuring the highest levels of availability and performances.

Refurbishment samples:

• Simulator control/command of 3 axis C135 cockpits

• Calculators

• Mechanical subassembly of helicopter cockpits (simulator)

• Dashboards

Simulation of mission critical systems - Refurbishment of aerial trainer

NEXEYA

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Widely used for platoon tactical training and for learning the chain of command or simply how to drive armoured vehicles, simulation is an economical way to train soldiers.

Technological advances now allow us to envisage this kind of simulation feature embedded into future vehicles. Thanks to augmented reality, it will be possible for example to display «avatars» on the actual image from the sights to create dynamic tactical exercises on all types of terrain.

Today’s training capabilities are held back by the limited availability of specific simulators. In the future, capabilities will be greater, more flexible and, above all, more effective, whilst simplifying the training of forces.

Nexter systems, mastering integrated weapon systems and committed to innovation policy, broadens its scope of supply by proposing embedded simulation either for future vehicles or for renovated vehicules. Nexter systems also proposes 3D mission preparation tools to replace hardware sand box.

On-board simulation at the heart of forces training

NEXTER SYSTEMS

Contact: Nexter Systems13 route de la Minière - 78034 Versailles CedexTel.: +33(0)1 30 97 37 37 - Fax: +33(0)1 30 97 39 78Website: www.nexter-group.fr

Photo credits: ©Nexter

We provide simulation and training solutions for commercial and military aviation, call-for-fires scenarios, unmanned aircraft control and operations and ground vehicle operations and maintenance.

Leverage of our strengths in avionics, precision targeting and communications systems development enables the delivery of integrated real world systems with virtual world solutions that span the entire training continuum, from instructional systems design to fully integrated, high-fidelity simulators and mission rehearsal solutions.

Products include a full range of sophisticated visual simulation software, image generators, databases, synthetic environments, display and projector systems and full flight simulator building blocks, designed to meet training requirements for commercial airline and military pilots, tactical helicopters, UAVs and JTAC operations.

By combining our expertise in avionics development with proven simulation and training capabilities and industry leading visualization tools, we are able to optimize system performance while delivering the low-risk, best-value solution to our customers. Our capabilities encompass a wide range of training systems, upgrades, modifications, run-time software, and engineering services for many military and commercial platforms.

Every platform or system requires training and Rockwell Collins has the ability to answer the most challenging simulation questions. From instructor-led programs to self-directed study, we offer a wide range of training solutions for operators and maintenance personnel that improve job performance and reduce overall program life-cycle cost. Our instructional system design specialists develop comprehensive training solutions, including training needs analysis, planning, and development to meet your unique requirements.

We provide the highest fidelity simulation and training solutions at the lowest life-cycle cost. We do this by providing products, or complete end to end capabilities, that can be seamlessly integrated and customized.

Our collaborative approach, forward thinking and flexible, open architectures have met our customer’s toughest training challenges. Every critical detail is addressed.

Comprehensive solutions for simulation and training, from complete simulation architecture to database creation and advanced visual system products.

ROCKWELL COLLINS

Contact: Andrew White - Principal Marketing ManagerSimulation & Training SolutionsRockwell Collins - Edward Way, Burgess Hill - West Sussex, RH15 9UE, UKTel.: +44 1444 462300 - Mail: displaysystems@rockwellcollins.com Website: www.rockwellcollins.com

RealFires™ Joint Fires Effects Simulator

Griffin™ Rear Projected Dome - ©Lockheed Martin

Transportable Black Hawk Operations Simulator

EP®-8000 Image Generator

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Operational Mission Planning

Sagem has built up long experience in mission planning for air forces and naval air arms (SLPRM), as well as for helicopter fleets. In particular, Sagem provides the MPME mission planning system for the French army’s light air arm, along with the export version, Helipsys (picture). Drawing on this long experience, plus its participation in tactical information systems, Sagem has developed broad capabilities in planning for land missions.

Tactical Information Systems and Simulation

Sagem designs tactical information systems for armored units (France, Malaysia), infantry (SitComDe and SITEL in France, Spider for export systems) and artillery units (Spider Artillery). These systems are also designed for use in training simulations, or for land mission planning at the tactical level.

Sights also designed for Simulation

When designing sights for armored vehicles (picture), Sagem integrates crew training requirements. Its latest sights (Paseo) are now connected to the platform’s combat system. This means they are capable of receiving data from simulated combat by armed forces, using augmented reality methods.

Infantry Soldier Combat Training

Sagem designed and produced the French infantry soldier modernization system FELIN (picture), and offers modernization programs perfectly tailored to the needs, policies and equipment deployed by other countries’ infantries. These systems are also designed to adapt to the operations and firing systems deployed by each army. Working closely with infantry units deploying its FELIN integrated equipment suite, Sagem also deploys the training systems tailored to their requirements.

A world leader in defense electronics, Sagem provides mission planning systems for tactical land forces and army aviation, including the ability to support simulation and training applications

SAGEM (SAFRAN)

Contact: Jean-Christophe MUGLERSagem - Arcs de Seine - 18/20 quai du point du jour92659 Boulogne-Billancourt Cedex - FranceTel.: +33 1 55 60 39 96 - Mail: jean-christophe.mugler@sagem.comWebsite: www.sagem.com

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SILKAN develops and integrates cost-effective, high performance simulation solutions to sustain design and optimization of complex systems, training and operation support. In the Defense domain, the company is a pioneer in embedded simulation solutions for land forces training.

Innovation:

The company rests on an innovative technological base, a unique know-how and leading-edge expertise:

• Integrations of interactive simulation systems for crew and weapon system operators training;

• Numerical simulation and high performance computing;

• Real time embedded architectures, command and control.

Company Profile and Customers:

Headquartered in Meudon (ideally located in the Paris defense and aeronautic cluster), the company has offices in the Paris Region (Bièvres, Bruyères-le-Châtel), in the south of France: Montpellier, Aix-en-Provence, and has subsidiaries in the US (Los Altos) and in Canada (Montreal).

Its customers include the French MINDEF, CMI Defence , Nexter, Airbus Helicopters, the French Atomic Energy Directorate (CEA, Safran, Renault Sport F1…).

The company holds an ISO9001 certification, and has certified DO-178B and DO 254 professionals. Its staff includes in-house military experts (former officers).

Products in the Defense domain:

• Generic technical and tactical weapon systems trainers: virtual cockpits for immersive training (advantages: cost reduction, rapid adaptation to new equipment, mobility),

• Field-proven and deployed embedded training solutions allowing training and mission rehearsal aboard operational vehicles,

• Exact physical modeling of weapon system effects, coupling numerical simulation and interactive immersive simulation,

• Generic and cost-efficient UAV crew training: pilot and payload operation training, self-training,

• Simulation systems and test benches (“hardware in the loop”), embedded components for hard real-time and critical applications.

Virtual and embedded simulation solutions for training, operation support, critical real-time applications and testing.

SILKAN

Contact: Emmanuel CHIVA, cofounder and COO9 route du colonel Marcel Moraine, 92360 Meudon la ForêtTel.: 01 46 01 03 27 - Mail: emmanuel.chiva@silkan.com Website: www.silkan.comTwitter: @SILKANGroup, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/silkan

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Thales leads the training and simulation solutions industry in military applications. We prepare forces for their missions in the most challenging circumstances, whether on land, in the air or at sea.

Getting ready for combat

From offence and defence to stability and support manoeuvres, Thales global simulation and training approach offers full coverage for the entire spectrum of military ground operations.

Our Land Forces training systems include:

• Small Arms trainers

• Armoured vehicle gunnery and driving

• Training and mission preparation for battlegroup and battalion

• Live training in Combat Training Centres (CTC)

• Helicopter mission and tactical skill training

A leader in Europe, Thales contributes to the success of its military customers’ critical missions, through excellence in simulation-based products and services.

THALES TRAINING & SIMULATION

Contact:1 rue du Général de Gaulle – OSNY - BP 226 - 95223 CERGY PONTOISE CedexTel.: 01 34 22 85 02 - Mail: sim.tts@thalesgroup.comWebsite: www.thalesgroup.com

GICAT (French Land and Air-land Defence and Security Industry Association) is a professional organization established in 1978 grouping over 260 French companies, including the main industrial prime contractors, equipment suppliers, system integrators and a network of dynamic and innovative SMEs.

These companies, which have a diverse range of activities (industrial contractors, consultancy and service providers, as well as clusters and research institutes), offer the full range of skill and know-how adapted to the operational requirements of the land and Air-land Defence and Security sector.

GICAT’s international development is based on the Eurosatory international trade show, organized by its subsidiary COGES, and mainstream defence and/or security trade shows abroad.

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