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CAE Virtual Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance Training Application (VISTA) provides real-time dynamic data streams from virtual C4ISR assets and fed directly to intelligence screeners and C2 terminals. Automated by AI, VISTA can provide C4ISR professionals a dedicated, highly affordable, stand-alone access for training, mission rehearsal, or to assess their operational plans on any mission set from initial preparation of the operational environment (IPOE) to real-time interdiction support and strike, and all-domain near-peer targeting.

Cloud-ready, VISTA is compliant with the USAF’s Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) standards and can link multiple US and coalition partners for small- or large-scale mission training and exercises. Its containerized architecture allows it to be installed as part of any centralized or local cloud system to scale support across any JADC2 enterprise. VISTA is a key enabler for a true, common virtual training environment for the joint force.

CAE USA has developed a medium-fidelity T-38 virtual reality (VR) training device in support of the USAF training modernization to deliver faster at lower costs while retaining a high-fidelity training experience. Our integration of medium-fidelity hardware and high-fidelity models presented in a seamless virtual environment provides a realistic flight training experience with accurate aerodynamics, control and feedback response, and spatially accurate tactile feedback. This mix of COTs equipment, 3-D printed parts, and actual aircraft flight models packaged into a compact deployable trainer enables the acceleration of training transformation for military customers. The T-38A VR trainer is totally immersive and supports up to 85% of training tasks, including emergency procedures and actual flying the aircraft skill development. The technology is adaptable to any aircraft type and offers an affordable, deployable, and lower risk alternative to full flight simulation devices.

CAE’s Immersive Maintenance Guide is part of our +Tempo line of training products designed to enhance and accelerate maintenance training. It is constructed with detailed and interactive 3D graphics and is delivered either via tablet or in an immersive virtual reality environment through headsets. IMG provides access to the same advanced courseware, which includes current technical order and Interactive Electronic Tech Manuals (IETMS) data. Benefits of IMG include accelerated skills acquisition, built in performance feedback, rapid ingestion of updated technical order data, and reduced need for live assets, to name a few. IMG brings effective maintenance training at the point of need and was proven on a CV-22 trial to increase student’s overall proficiency and confidence by 42%.