Thomas Global Systems establishes new Simulation & Training Division to advance Military Training Solutions
30 August 24
SYDNEY, Australia, and IRVINE, California – Thomas Global Systems has established a specialist business unit dedicated to delivering defence simulation & training technology. The company’s new business unit, Simulation & Training Solutions, aims to provide the ADF and international customers with advanced immersive military training & simulation solutions.
The new Simulation & Training Solutions business unit is already working with the Australian Department of Defence and a range of international defence OEMs to create new advanced simulation solutions focused on enhancing the skills and competence of soldiers, sailors and aviators while reducing the requirement for expensive live training exercises.
With multiple contracts already in hand, including a prime contract to deliver the Australian Army’s M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Immersive Tactical Training Systems, and the ability to draw on Thomas Global’s 65-year pedigree in high-integrity aviation & defence electronics, the new business unit is forecast to grow rapidly creating more high-value engineering jobs in Australia.
“The creation of our Simulation & Training Solutions division marks a significant milestone for our business,” said Thomas Global Systems CEO, Angus Hutchinson. “By establishing this dedicated business unit based in Australia, we aim to deepen our support for the ADF by delivering the most innovative, capable and affordable training solutions to address evolving capability needs. Our recent contract wins highlight the critical need for enhanced simulation capabilities, and we are laser-focused on helping the ADF meet its simulation challenges.”
“Our sovereign simulation technology demonstrates that Australian industry has the capability and capacity to develop home-grown solutions focused on delivering a technology and operational advantage to Defence.”
Headed by Michael Hall as Vice President & General Manager, the new business unit today has a team of more than 50 dedicated personnel specialising in cutting-edge simulation and training technologies covering design, engineering, production and support. Hall, who joined Thomas Global Systems in 2022 as Director of Business Development, brings extensive industry experience from the Australian Army and defence industry. At Thomas Global Systems, he has successfully overseen the military market business development across Australia and the United States.
About Thomas Global Systems Simulation & Training Solutions
The Thomas Global Systems Simulation & Training Solutions division specialises in highly immersive simulation systems for key defence platforms and their critical subsystems, including armoured fighting vehicles, surface vessels and submarines. The division’s immersive tactical training solutions leverage the latest virtual and augmented reality technology and advanced simulation software to deliver high-fidelity, immersive and adaptable training experiences. These fully networkable solutions are designed to enhance crew coordination, improve tactical decision-making, and simulate complex combat scenarios.
About Thomas Global Systems
Thomas Global Systems is an industry leader in the design, production, and support of innovative electronic systems solutions for aerospace and defence applications. Since 1956, the Company has gained international recognition for practical innovation and dependability. Thomas Global Systems delivers expertise in avionics, mission electronics and simulation & training solutions supported by dedicated service and support teams operating around the world. The Company’s facilities are in Irvine, California and Sydney, Australia.
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