Saab awarded Marine Corps contract

Saab has received a contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to produce and field a series of deployable instrumented training systems for various bases and installations throughout the world.

Image: Large unit tactical exercises are instrumented by deployable instrumented training systems to provide command and control in tracking all Marines and weapon systems, simulation of direct fire and artillery and naval gunfire and the collection of data for after action reviews. The system provides the self-contained infrastructure for all communication and simulation. Photo Saab Training USA.

Within the frame of the contract, that has a possible value of approximately 29 million USD, a first order, valued at 22 million USD, has been placed.

“We are pleased to be able to continue to support the US Marine Corps,” says Lars Borgwing, President, Saab Training USA. “These deployable instrumented training systems will significantly expand the current base of instrumentation systems already fielded by Saab for the U.S. Marine Corps. The system will provide many of the specialized urban warfare training skills required in today’s asymmetric warfare.”

Image: Photo Saab.

4/28/2009 |

Similar equipment already in use

Saab was selected in a competitive procurement, requiring a detailed technical proposal and field demonstration of capabilities at the Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Saab benefited from having similar equipment already in use in demanding environments all over the world.

The deployable instrumented training systems will be brought into line with the U.S. Marine Corps specific needs. Development and production will take place both in the U.S. as well as in Sweden.

The same instrumentation system is fielded with the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy SEALs and five major armies in Europe.

What is deployable instrumented training systems?

Deployable instrumented training systems are modular and mobile integrated range instrumentation systems with modern laser simulators that provide greatly improved training capabilities over currently fielded devices used in urban warfare training exercises. 

The systems provide: 

  • exercise planning
  • exercise control
  • battle tracking
  • data collection 
  • and rapid After-Action Reviews (AARs) for live training events

Reduces the amount of time needed for live training

The real-time situational awareness, exercise control capabilities, and adjudication of indirect fire engagements maximize the training exercise benefits and reduce the amount of time needed for live training. 

Additionally, the deployable instrumented training system interfaces with virtual and constructive simulations for an integrated training program at multiple locations and command levels.