Defence and Security

Formulation of training and simulation vision including a roadmap for implementation.
Training and Simulation

24 August 2022

R&D case: Swiss Armed Forces simulator portfolio rationalisation

Formulation of training and simulation vision including a roadmap for implementation The challenge Many nations are facing the question of what to do with their end-of-life simulators and how to ensure their replacements will be more (cost-) effective, efficient, and future-ready. The Swiss Armed Forces are investigating possible options for developing a new portfolio of […]
Smart Bandits: Intelligent opponents in mission simulation
Training and Simulation

13 July 2022

R&D case: Smart Bandits decision making module

Intelligent opponents in mission simulation The challenge In military simulations, computer-generated forces (CGFs) are autonomous entities that represent friendly, neutral or hostile air, ground surface, or subsurface-based units, platforms or individuals. The behaviour that CGFs display in the simulations is modelled to resemble realistic human behaviour. CGFs are typically used in application areas such as […]
NLR Virtual Cockpit
Training and Simulation

14 June 2022

R&D case: Virtual Cockpit training demonstrator

Low-cost and high-fidelity training technology The challenge Training devices that fit your training needs often require large investments and are usually type -specific. There are currently no training devices that allow highly realistic interaction between the pilot and cockpit instruments, without the disadvantages associated with expensive high-end devices. The Virtual Cockpit bridges this gap by […]
Multi-Ship Multi-Type Helicopter Simulation Training Capability
Training and Simulation

11 April 2022

R&D case: Multi-Ship Multi-Type helicopter simulation training

Acquisition and Deployment Support. The challenge The RNLAF is currently acquiring and deploying a unique multi-ship multi-type (MSMT) helicopter simulation training capability to support the fight, tactical and whole-task mission training of CH-47F and AH-64E crews at all operational levels. The MSMT capability will incorporate a large number of high-end simulation training devices, a tactical […]
Replacement of initial training capacity
Training and Simulation

05 April 2022

R&D case: Flexible and scalable future training

The challenge The PC-7 training aircraft of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) needs to be replaced. A Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and Training Media Analysis (TMA) were therefore done, aiming to provide a solution for the replacement of the entire initial training capacity. This training capacity needs to be flexible and scalable to meet […]
Defence and Security

04 February 2022

Augmented Reality for technical exploitation in counter-IED operations (ARTEX)

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are a day-to-day reality in conflicts and inflict fatal or serious injury and damage to personnel and equipment, and pose a serious threat to the success of and support for missions. In order to provide insight into information about IEDs and the IED network, information from IED components or remnants, documents, […]
Chinook helicopter
Training and Simulation

12 January 2022

R&D case: Redesign of helicopter training

A common, modernised approach for platform qualification training The challenge The Defence Helicopter Command of the Royal Netherlands Airforce expressed a need for a common, modernised approach for qualification training on all of their platforms. The solution The project produced actual MQT for AH-64 and CH-47 crews. Additionally, user requirements, a system concept and a […]
ESA Galileo satellite system
Defence and Security

09 March 2021

More space in the Defence Department’s future

By 2035, the Dutch Ministry of Defence needs to be a smart and technologically advanced organisation that takes action based on the best information. Not only on land and sea and in the air: according to the new Defence Vision, threats are also affecting the cyber and space domains. Michel Keuning, on behalf of SpaceNed, […]
Defence and Security

25 January 2021

The Netherlands launches its first military nanosatellite

According to the current planning, Virgin Orbit will launch the first Dutch military nanosatellite to orbit with its upcoming launch mid-March. This satellite is an experimental project which has been set up in a unique collaboration in commission of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). With this launch the Dutch Ministry of Defense (MoD) takes […]