National technology will boost military training
Ares has delivered a simulator of the UT30BR Remotely Controlled Tower. The equipment, developed by the company under the management and support of the Manufacturing Department, represents an advance in the training of Brazilian Army operators.
The UT30BR simulator will be installed at the Armored Training Center in Santa Maria (RS), where it will play a key role in the training of military personnel.
This simulator is a system designed for the classroom and consists of an instructor’s station with 3 monitors that offer total control of the training in real time. The students (commander and gunner) are inside a structure that reproduces the combat compartment of a Guarani 6×6, offering an immersive experience for the students.
According to the Software Engineering Manager and head of Ares’ simulator business line, Gutemberg França Júnior, the equipment allows all operations to be practiced. “Training is incremental and highly flexible, allowing the instructor to create 3D combat scenarios with different enemies, environmental conditions and types of terrain, including urban and rural areas. In addition, the simulator offers the ability to conduct night combat, using thermal and daytime cameras for comprehensive preparation in all conditions. It’s an immersive and realistic experience”.
Cutting-edge technology in Brazil
The design and development of the simulator family was an Ares initiative. The process involved identifying the need for more effective training, which led to the development of the first tool, STARMAX (SARC REMAX simulator) and later, in partnership with the Manufacturing Directorate, the UT30BR Tower simulator. The team worked on the requirements survey and implementation, covering various software components, from the graphical interface to the simulation of cameras and terrain.
The development of this technology required several years of dedicated work, with thorough testing of all its components and functionalities. The implementation, testing, validation and integration process was conducted meticulously, ensuring its quality and effectiveness.
According to the Software Engineering Manager, the simulators are part of EB’s strategic plan and offer cost savings for the institution. “The equipment is available 24 hours a day, there is no need to spend money on ammunition or even travel to take the real equipment to the firing range, as well as the possibility of offering high-performance training to operators.”
In addition to the models offered in Brazil, ARES has presented its simulators in Argentina and exported a simulator similar to the one being made available to the Brazilian Army to Indonesia in 2023.
New possibilities
The accumulated experience and knowledge gained from the successful development and implementation of the simulators offer broad prospects for the Brazilian Army. The national technology used in the development not only strengthens the training of operators, but also opens the door to the creation of new tools and simulators for the 155 mm SR Self-Propelled Howitzer Armoured Fighting Vehicle (VBC OAP 155 mm SR) and for the Strategic Armoured Forces Program (Prg EE F Bld), such as the Cavalry Armoured Combat Vehicle (VBC Cav 8×8), the Marine Armoured Combat Vehicle (VBC Fuz), the Combat Car Armoured Combat Vehicle (VBC CC) and the nationalization of the Leopard 1a5.
*** Translated by DEFCONPress FYI Team ***