Training Support for Boxer, Challenger 3 and Future AFV Fleets

Elbit Systems UK has been awarded a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to provide, maintain and operate the Ground Manoeuvre Synthetic Trainer system (GMST) for Britain’s Boxer and Challenger 3 fleets, under the Army’s Project Vulcan.

The initial phase of delivery will support early arrivals of the Army’s new Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV), the Boxer. The programme will include high fidelity driver trainers and cabins for turret and armament variants, backed up by a full digital training management system. Elbit Systems UK’s open architecture and common digital systems support the delivery of an agile, interchangeable platform capability. The simulators will be networked, to allow soldiers to train simultaneously in different formations, vehicles and locations. It can also be adapted to meet the training needs of all future armoured vehicles for the Army.

Creating and sustaining jobs in the company, the UK supply chain and on Army locations, the contract follows on from recent investments made in staff and facilities to support the continued delivery of a number of high-tech programmes for the armed forces. It also demonstrates the company’s ongoing support to the Land Industrial Strategy, focused on ensuring the Army receives the capabilities it requires, and driving opportunity for UK industry and the economy.