Cubic Defense Applications, Inc. develops training

Air Combat Training Systems..........................................................................................................................................................................................
As the leading provider of Air Combat Training Systems, Cubic
has installed/delivered more than 60 Air Combat Maneuvering
Instrumentation (ACMI) systems around the world.
The ACMI systems feature air-to-air, air-to-ground, and groundto-air
weapons simulation; real-time monitoring capabilities;
calculation of the aircraft’s position; and post-mission debriefs to
capitalize on “lessons learned.”
Our fourth and fifth generation ACMI systems provide
rangeless/autonomous ACMI training that allow pilots to train in
any available airspace without a fixed infrastructure. The training
exercise can be monitored on the ground in real time for added
fidelity and safety.
Major Components
The ACMI systems include two major components – the
airborne instrumentation pod that collects in-flight events and data,
and the ground station that provides real-time exercise control and
post-mission debriefs.
At the heart of the ground system is Cubic’s Individual Combat
Aircrew Display System (ICADS), the most widely deployed
debriefing tool in use by aircrews today.
The other major component, the airborne pod, provides
onboard calculation of aircraft position, weapon “flyouts” and realtime
kill notification to the pilots. The pods record all in-flight events
and data, and also transmit the information to the ground stations.
The pods can be mounted on a wingtip weapon station or packaged
internally.
Cubic’s advanced pods incorporate GPS technology to provide
continuous and precise position tracking of all players. The rangeless
pods operate simultaneously in both the untethered and real-time
monitor mode.
Missile simulations are processed in the pod, with real-time kill
notification provided to pilots via a synthesized voice call. Data is also
transmitted to a ground monitoring station.
Simulated Views
Our ICADS debrief software provides realistic 2-D and 3-D views
of the simulated battle on desktop or laptop computers. The system
allows range training officers to communicate with pilots in real time,
control simulated threats and record the data for aircrew debriefs.
Our ACMI systems support individual pilot debriefs at their
squadrons or at theaters for mass debriefings.
ICADS is interoperable with various types of ACMI pod
configurations. The system features a user-friendly interface and
incorporates commercial off-the-shelf components to keep costs low
and reliability high.
Turnkey ACMI Systems
Cubic provides full-service ACMI systems and components
to forces around the world, including Canada, Australia, the
UK, Netherlands, Taiwan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Egypt,
Singapore and Japan.
Cubic also oversees all aspects of the U.S. Air Force’s Misawa-
Osan-Kunsan-Kadena Instrumentation Training System, or MOKKITS,
which supports training for the U.S. Pacific Air Forces and coalition
partners throughout Asia.
Next-Generation P5 CTS/TCTS
Cubic and its teammate DRS Technologies are delivering the
fifth-generation P5 Combat Training System/Tactical Combat Training
System (P5 CTS/TCTS), which sets the standard for joint, multiservice
and coalition training.
The P5 system provides interoperable air combat training
capabilities for U.S. and allied forces. It allows the U.S. Navy, Marines,
Air Force, Air National Guard and coalition partners to train on a
common platform.
Under the 10-year P5 ID/IQ contract, Cubic is delivering P5 to
more than 30 training ranges in the U.S., Europe and the Pacific Air
Forces region. Today, P5 is operational at more than a dozen bases.
Cubic also is providing the system to coalition partners under
FMS contracts, including Poland, Singapore and Egypt.
P5 CTS/TCTS Capabilities
P5 provides an airborne subsystem pod that supports up to 100
aircraft. It has a range of 80 nautical miles air-to-air and 125 nautical
miles air-to-ground, providing real-time weapons scoring for longrange
weapons such as AMRAAM. A built-in relay capability further
extends the range to over 200 miles.
P5 CTS/TCTS technology will also be embedded within the fifth
generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Additional capabilities include:
• Rack-mounted subsystem for a variety of fixed and rotary
wing aircraft
• Electronic combat warfare training capabilities
• Computer-generated threat system
• Portable ground subsystem
• Shipboard ground subsystem
• Fixed ground subsystem
• Compliance with USAF AACMI Security in Mode 3
• No Drop Weapons Scoring (NDWS), which includes
precision-guided weapons
• Compliance with next-generation range instrumentation
interface standards
• Compatibility with all U.S. and most coalition fighter
and attack aircraft platforms
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