V2X Wins $379 Million Contract to Enhance U.S. Army Training Systems and Capabilities
- V2X has secured a $379 million contract to enhance U.S. Army training capabilities through advanced instrumentation systems.
- The contract focuses on modernizing live training systems and integrating innovative technologies for military readiness.
- V2X collaborates with Bell Textron to improve rotary-wing training for Army aviators, enhancing operational readiness.
V2X Secures Major Contract to Enhance U.S. Army Training Capabilities
V2X Inc. has recently been awarded a significant contract under the U.S. Army's Live Training, Ranges, and Combat Training Centers (LTRaC) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract 3. This contract, valued at up to $379 million over a span of eight years, aims to provide comprehensive support to the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI). The primary focus of this partnership is to facilitate life-cycle product line management, engineering, and manufacturing for both existing and new training instrumentation systems. This initiative is set to modernize and enhance major range and Combat Training Center (CTC) instrumentation systems, which are critical for live fire ranges and home station training environments, with potential applications extending to U.S. Marine Corps live training systems.
The scope of the LTRaC contract encompasses vital activities such as continuous technology refresh, modernization initiatives, research and development, and the delivery of new systems tailored for live training. V2X's CEO, Jeremy C. Wensinger, emphasizes that this contract completes the company's portfolio of premier Army training contracts, which includes notable projects like BEST MAC and W-TRS. This comprehensive support reinforces V2X's commitment to enhancing military readiness and operational efficiency across all stages of the warfighter's training journey. Additionally, Ken Shreves, Senior Vice President of Mission Support at V2X, highlights the company’s dedication to integrating support across a variety of training aids and simulators, ensuring the U.S. Army benefits from cutting-edge training solutions.
V2X's workforce, comprising approximately 16,000 professionals, leverages advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize mission success in various sectors, including national security and defense. The contract features a five-year base period, followed by a three-year option period, underscoring V2X's critical role in enhancing the readiness of the U.S. military. By focusing on continuous improvements and innovations in training technologies, V2X positions itself as a key player in the defense sector, committed to supporting the evolving needs of the U.S. Army and its partners.
In a related development, V2X has announced a collaboration with Bell Textron Inc. to modernize rotary-wing training for Army aviators through the U.S. Army's Flight School Next program. This initiative is crucial for foundational training at Fort Novosel, Alabama, where V2X and its partners—including DigiFlight and TRU Simulation—will provide essential maintenance and readiness support. The partnership highlights V2X's commitment to enhancing operational readiness and national security through innovative training solutions, including the maintenance of the Bell 505 helicopter, a modern training aircraft equipped with advanced technologies.
As V2X continues to expand its capabilities within the defense sector, the company's focus on integrated support and innovative training solutions positions it favorably in meeting the evolving demands of military training and operational preparedness.