IDEX 2009 :Virtual bullets from actual weapons

The UAE has become the first country to witness EST DS, a next-generation system for virtual small arms training developed by Cubic Defense Applications (Hall 1, Stand A25).EST DS is a projector-based trainer that allows trainees to shoot virtual bullets from actual weapons at simulated enemies on high-resolution screens. Customers can tailor their own scenarios using gaming graphics.

The system has been developed from EST 2000, the US Army’s marksmanship trainer. Cubic has installed more than 1,000 EST 2000 systems to US and allied militaries, including the UAE, Jordan, Afghanistan, Kuwait and Germany. The EST 2000 training scenarios take place inside a large tent, facility or mobile shelter.

According to Cubic, the EST DS is a compact shooter system that allows individual solidiers to train in a compact, undedicated area and features advanced game-based graphics. It is also interoperable with other network-based trainers.

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