The U.K. Ministry of Defense (MoD) March 31 said it signed a three-year, approximately $33.9 million service and support contract with Saab for the British Army’s Direct Fire Weapon Effects Simulator System (DFWES).
“This new contract, extending the use of the capability, is proof of the strong relationship between Saab and the British Army, and a renewal of our commitment as a highly trusted overall training provider to a leading military customer,” said Henrik Höjer, vice president and managing director Training and Simulation at Saab.
DFWES is an appended precision laser based tactical engagement system for vehicles/armor and anti-tank weapons in force-on-force exercises to simulate the effect of weapon engagements that enables realistic and challenging training.
Since 1994, Saab has supplied and operationally supported the DFWES system, which is designed to enable live collective Battle Group training in the United Kingdom, Canada and on a smaller scale in Germany.