The Future Integrated Indoor Soldier Training (FIIST) project, a collaboration between Guardiaris, Instalaza, ITEC, GDELS, and Madritsch Weapon Technology, has achieved significant advancements in simulation-based military training. Co-funded by the European Defence Fund’s EDIDP, the project aimed to develop an indoor training platform for infantry and motorized units, allowing simultaneous training across various roles and locations.
Over the course of two years, the project resulted in key innovations:
Multi-domain simulation: The GUARD™ Engine was enhanced to support coordinated squad and vehicle crew training across multiple screens, with immersive audio feedback from a sound floor. Advanced scenario development: The GUARD™ Scenario Editor received expanded tools for scenario creation and management, improving training flexibility. Weapon Digital Twins: Small arms, shoulder-launched weapons, remote weapon stations, and vehicles were digitally replicated for seamless simulation integration. Vehicle simulator prototype: A GDELS Pandur vehicle simulator was developed, featuring a 6DoF motion platform and an integrated remote weapon station simulation. Enhanced trainee evaluation: The Performance Analytics and After-Action Review modules were upgraded, enabling detailed performance assessment and training optimization. Together, these advancements form a comprehensive, scalable all-in-one training solution, supporting simultaneous, multi-role training for squads, vehicle crews, and dispersed units within a shared virtual battlefield. The FIIST project represents a major step forward in military training technology, reinforcing the future of integrated simulation-based training.
