HII Mission Technologies won a $75 million task order with the U.S. Navy Integrated Training Systems to provide systems engineering support for training systems used on ships to improve combat preparedness for sailors.
The Integrated Training Systems — Systems Engineering contract is administered by the U.S. Navy Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity. As part of this work, the HII team will create interfaces between live, virtual and constructive networks and combat systems like the Aegis integrated naval weapons system. This will allow sailors to train while at their shipboard weapons systems console, the company said.
The team will also conduct modeling and simulation to support testing and readiness exercise performance and assessment. The work will be done in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
“Whether a ship is underway or pierside, sailors will be able to train, replicating exactly what they would see and encounter in a combat situation,” said Andy Green, executive vice president of HII and president of Mission Technologies.
“We look forward to continuing this important work for the Navy, ensuring our sailors are mission ready for any challenge they may face.”
HII’s training capabilities enables, customers to connect live environments with virtual platforms and simulated threats to prepare trainees via integrated, real-world scenarios. “The result is a modern approach to U.S. military training that delivers the advantage for the nation,” the company said.