Using today’s digital technology to prepare for tomorrow’s missions
Client:
Royal Australian NavyChallenge:
- Enhance the preparedness and safety of Navy personnel using simulation, rather than live, exercises in combat situations
Solution:
- Purpose-built simulators which are used for training, software testing and integration testing
- A low-risk solution that is comparatively easy to implement, highly compatible with existing technology and a complete training package
Results:
- A common technology platform for simulation and training software ensures benefits from simplified management, and a single point of technical management removes the need for additional training, resulting in time and cost savings
- Reduced expenditure on simulation design and development enables savings to be reinvested in other initiatives
For more than 35 years, the Royal Australian Navy’s strategic partnership with DXC has helped support, maintain and strengthen its fleet systems and enhance the preparedness of Navy personnel.
ANZAC Simulation and Training Program
In 1990, the Royal Australian Navy commissioned DXC to build three training simulators.
Simulators allow trainees to experience challenging situations at sea, from bad weather to enemy action, and learn how to respond. Serving officers and crew also use simulators to practice innovative tactical responses and learn how to use new or upgraded equipment.
DXC’s contract involved creating purpose-built simulators based on the ANZAC ship-fit Combat System, which are used for training, software testing and integration testing. Delivered in 1996, the simulators have been in constant use for more than 20 years.
Virtually all ANZAC Ship Command Teams have been trained by utilising these simulators to develop and test modifications to the Command and Control system, as well as conduct end-user training. The training environment consists of a physically accurate mock-up of an operations room with a voice communication system and instructor facilities for set-up, control and monitoring of: navigation systems, radars and IFF, sonars, electronic support measures, weapons systems, data links, and tactical environment.
Since delivery DXC has continued to provide support, upgrades and enhancements to the ANZAC simulators. This enables the training to remain current, as the equipment in the ships has changed over the years.
Proven Partnership
DXC’s experience and proven ability to collaborate with the Royal Australian Navy will reduce the risk of interruptions to training schedules and programs. Using a common technology platform for simulation and training software ensures the Royal Australian Navy benefits from simplified management. A single point of technical management for its systems will remove the need for additional training, resulting in time and cost savings.
The partnership between the Royal Australian Navy and DXC will continue to provide cost savings to the Navy by reducing the timeframe for delivery of simulation solutions and reduced simulation training costs.
DXC currently supports numerous high-fidelity, reliable simulation solutions for the Royal Australian Navy. With more than 35 years’ partnership experience, we have well-developed and diverse domain knowledge and a strong understanding of the Defence sector.
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